HR Generalist - Talent Acquisition Specialist

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical and dental coverage

Generous leave allowance and pension/2

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a proactive HR Generalist with a focus on Talent Acquisition to join a growing team. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation, ensuring a positive candidate experience.

The role emphasizes building a strong workforce in the Western Cape, collaborating with hiring managers, and maintaining high standards for branding and candidate care across all stages.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of recruitment experience.
• Corporate HR environment experience preferred.
• Proficiency with sourcing channels incl. LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for various roles.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to attract candidates.
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates to evaluate fit.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and timelines.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and manage the ATS.

Skills

Recruitment Strategy

Interviewing

Candidate Experience

ATS Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job boards

ATS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Generalist with a specialization in Talent Acquisition to join their established team in Cape Town . This role is critical in attracting and securing top talent to support the company's strategic growth objectives. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience. This position offers the chance to work within a vibrant team and contribute directly to building a strong workforce in the scenic Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for various roles across the organization.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates.
• Conduct thorough candidate screenings, interviews, and assessments to evaluate skills and fit.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and define role requirements.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and manage the applicant tracking system (ATS).

Requirements

• Relevant degree or diploma in Human Resources or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, preferably within a corporate HR environment.
• Proficiency with various sourcing channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter and job boards.
• Excellent interviewing and assessment skills.
• Strong understanding of employer branding and candidate experience best practices in Cape Town .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Full medical and dental coverage.
• Generous leave allowance and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for training and professional growth in HR and recruitment.
• Be part of a dynamic HR team located in beautiful Cape Town .