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Talent Acquisition Specialist / Senior Recruiter

Empire HR Solutions
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Durban, South Africa
Talent Acquisition

Introduction

A leading organisation based in Salt River, Cape Town, is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist / Senior Recruiter for a six-month contract.

The successful candidate will be responsible for filling specific vacancies and managing the complete recruitment process. Proven full-cycle recruitment experience is essential.

Job Description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist / Senior Recruiter will manage recruitment activities from vacancy briefing and candidate sourcing through to appointment and onboarding.

The role also includes supporting HR administration, employee engagement and other people-related initiatives when required. The ideal candidate must be highly organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple vacancies within a fast-paced environment.

This is an onsite position based in Salt River, Cape Town.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manage the full recruitment cycle for assigned vacancies.
  • Meet with hiring managers to understand job requirements.
  • Draft and advertise vacancies across relevant platforms.
  • Proactively source suitable candidates.
  • Screen CVs and conduct candidate interviews.
  • Prepare candidate shortlists and present recommendations.
  • Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
  • Conduct reference and background checks where required.
  • Manage candidate communication throughout the recruitment process.
  • Prepare and coordinate employment documentation.
  • Support the onboarding and offboarding of employees.
  • Maintain accurate recruitment records and update HR systems.
  • Assist with general HR administration.
  • Support employee engagement activities and initiatives.
  • Ensure recruitment practices comply with employment legislation and company policies.
  • Provide regular recruitment progress reports to relevant stakeholders.
  • Assist with compensation and benefits-related administration when required.

Desired Experience & Qualification

  • Relevant qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Management or a related field.
  • Additional recruitment or talent acquisition certification would be advantageous.
  • Good knowledge of South African employment legislation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR or recruitment systems.

Experience and Skills

  • Proven full-cycle recruitment experience is essential.
  • Previous experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, Senior Recruiter or similar.
  • Experience recruiting across multiple job categories and seniority levels.
  • Experience in candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing and selection.
  • Experience in onboarding, HR administration and employee engagement.
  • Understanding of compensation and benefits practices.
  • Strong stakeholder and hiring-manager relationship skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple vacancies and competing deadlines.
  • High attention to detail and confidentiality.
  • Availability to work onsite in Salt River, Cape Town.
  • Availability for a six-month contract.

Package & Remuneration

Negotiable

Interested?