End-to-End Talent Acquisition Specialist – Higher Ed

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology is seeking a Talent Acquisition Practitioner (Internal Applicants Only) on a permanent basis in Cape Town. You will lead end-to-end recruitment, engage stakeholders, and ensure compliant, high-quality hires that meet university objectives. This role requires a National Diploma in HR, 3+ years in TA, and strong communication and analytics skills.

Experience with ATS and higher education is advantageous. Salary is to be confirmed.

Qualifications

• A National Diploma in Human Resources or equivalent in a related field.
• At least three (3) years’ proven end-to-end talent acquisition experience.
• In-depth knowledge of hiring strategies, labour laws, and employment equity.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and resume databases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end Talent Acquisition processes across the University.
• Filling and advertising vacant positions.
• Source applicants to build robust pools and talent pools.
• Process appointments and offers.
• Coordinate onboarding and the new hire process.
• Governance, risk, policy implementation and legislative compliance.
• Project planning for vacancies and reporting at intervals.
• Develop and coordinate job postings aligned with descriptions.
• Conduct screenings, reference checks, verifications, assessments and interviews.
• Provide guidance to panels on policies and legislation.
• Compile talent acquisition reports and monitor metrics.
• Support workforce planning and forecasting.
• General administration, reporting and analytics.
• Internal/external stakeholder liaison.
• Stay updated on TA trends and best practices.
• Ad hoc duties as required.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Applied knowledge of sourcing and tracking systems.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and integrity.

Skills

End-to-end TA

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

National Diploma in HR

B-Tech in HR (advantageous)

Tools

ATS

Resume databases

Job description

Cape Peninsula University of Technology is seeking a Talent Acquisition Practitioner (Internal Applicants Only) on a permanent basis in Cape Town. You will lead end-to-end recruitment, engage stakeholders, and ensure compliant, high-quality hires that meet university objectives. This role requires a National Diploma in HR, 3+ years in TA, and strong communication and analytics skills.

Experience with ATS and higher education is advantageous. Salary is to be confirmed.