Job Description

Closing Date 2025/10/03


Reference Number SHO250926-3


Job Title Talent Acquisition Specialist


Job Type Permanent


Location - Country South Africa


Location - Province Western Cape


Location - Town or City Brackenfell, Cape Town


Purpose of the Job
The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports recruitment activities within the business, working under the guidance of the People Partner. This role focuses on executing recruitment processes and ensuring a positive candidate experience, while supporting basic talent management initiatives.







Job Advert Details


Job Category Human Resources


Job Objectives

Talent Acquisition Execution

Assist with recruitment in line with operational guidelines.



Support end-to-end recruitment activities for assigned areas, following Group Talent Acquisition standards.



Coordinate with hiring managers to understand role requirements and assist in sourcing candidates.



Ensure a positive candidate experience and represent the employer brand.



Support onboarding activities to help new hires integrate smoothly.



Collaborate with the People Partners to support talent retention, internal mobility, and succession planning.

Data Integrity & Structural Alignment

Validate and maintain the integrity of position and structure data in alignment with approved budgets and organisational design.



Validate and maintain the integrity of the data in the recruitment app and TA tracker.



Ensure job profiles, reporting lines, and headcount data are accurate and up to date.



Partner with Finance and HR Operations to reconcile talent data with budget forecasts and organisational changes.

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a trusted support to People Partners on talent acquisition and workforce planning matters.



Liaise with Compensation Execution and Rewards to generate packages in line with COE budget and internal peer benchmarks for approval by the People Partner and Business.



Liaise with Group Talent Acquisition to ensure consistency in tools, processes, and reporting.



Provide guidance to hiring managers on interviewing, selection, and candidate engagement.





Qualifications
Diploma or degree in Human Resources or related field (preferred).






Experience
2 years' experience in recruitment or similar role.





Knowledge and Skills
Basic recruitment and coordination skills.



Good communication and interpersonal abilities.



Familiarity with recruitment systems and HR platforms.



Ability to follow established processes and guidelines.




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