Job Description

At Yum! Brands, we're not just about food--we're about culture, community, and connection. We champion bold ideas, celebrate individuality, and push industry boundaries through innovation, inclusivity, and purpose-driven growth.


We're a company that celebrates and advocates for different, empowers bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we're at it. Across all our brands, we fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences, inspiring the world to Live Mas, Be Your Best, and Feed the World.

What You'll Do

Are you passionate about finding top-tier talent and shaping the future of our beloved brands? Yum! is looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner based in Johannesburg, South Africa, to help us build a world-class team at our Restaurant Support Center (RSC). In this role, you'll work across departments and international markets, sourcing for roles from Intern to Manager level, partnering with hiring managers, and creating innovative recruitment strategies that deliver results.


If you're a go-getter who loves the challenge of finding and securing top talent while driving results, this is the perfect role for you. Apply today and help us shape the future of Yum!

The Day-to-Day:

Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements, build strategic hiring plans, and provide regular recruitment updates and metrics. Build trust and credibility with every interaction. Consistently deliver against recruitment KPIs--including hiring quality, productivity, and candidate experience--to support team success and operational excellence. From sourcing to hiring, you'll manage the entire recruitment lifecycle--ensuring an amazing candidate experience and meeting time-to-hire goals. Ensure every role reflects our fans, supporting Yum's commitment to culture opportunity & belonging. Use data-driven insights from our ATS to optimize recruitment strategies and drive continuous improvement. You'll track key metrics like time-to-fill and offer acceptance rates and use them to raise the bar on performance. Support efforts to make the hiring process more efficient by identifying and addressing bottlenecks, providing creative solutions where possible. Help build and maintain a pipeline of candidates for key roles using sourcing techniques like LinkedIn, job boards, and networking.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (preferred). 3+ years of corporate recruiting experience, including technical recruitment. Proven track record in stakeholder management and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Utilization of a variety of sourcing channels including LinkedIn Recruiter or similar, cold-calling, and creative networking strategies. Experience in meeting diversity and inclusion recruitment strategies. Excellent communication, organizational, and influencing skills. Experience with ATS (Oracle Recruit preferred) and an understanding of recruitment metrics and KPIs. Ability to juggle multiple roles, consistently delivering against tight deadlines.

Work Environment

Hybrid Role: Requires onsite presence Tuesday through Thursday at our South African corporate hub located in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Why Yum!

We're not just any global company--we're the world's largest restaurant group, with over 55,000 restaurants in more than 150 countries. Our brands are iconic, our culture is people-first, and our opportunities for growth are limitless.

At Yum!, you'll find:

A global platform to make an impact across multiple brands. A culture that values Smart, Heart, and Courage--our leadership principles. Opportunities to lead projects that shape the future of hiring at scale. A chance to grow your career while helping millions of people around the world connect with jobs they love. * Join us and help transform how the world's most iconic restaurant brands attract and grow talent.