Manager: Talent Sourcing and Operations

Durban University of Technology; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Manager: Talent Sourcing and Operations in Durban. This role involves developing an integrated talent acquisition strategy and overseeing recruitment processes. Candidates should have an Honour’s Degree and extensive experience in Human Resource Management, as well as skills in talent sourcing and data analysis. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing performance management and ensuring compliance with HR policies.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in Human Resource Management, including sourcing and selection.
• 3 years of experience in utilizing technology platforms for talent sourcing.
• Experience in managing Human Capital Services operations through a business partnering approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated talent acquisition strategy.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, including workforce planning and job profiling.
• Provide input into the organisation’s recruitment and selection policies.
• Lead the effective implementation of talent sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with service level agreements from external service providers.

Skills

Human Resource Management

Talent Sourcing

Interviewing Skills

Performance Management

Data Analysis

Education

Honour’s Degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Job description

Job title

Manager : Talent Sourcing and Operations

Job location

KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline

January 11, 2026

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Minimum requirements

• Honour’s Degree (NQF Level 8) in Human Resources Management, OR Psychology, OR Industrial Psychology, OR related field.
• 7 years’ Experience in Human Resource Management, including sourcing and selection of employees across all levels of the organisation and enhancing performance management practices.
• 3 years’ Experience in utilizing technology platforms and social media channels for sourcing and establishing talent pools.
• 3 years’ Experience in managing Human Capital Services operations through a business partnering approach.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated talent acquisition strategy aligned with organisational goals.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes including workforce planning, job profiling, advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, selection, and offer management.
• Provide input into the organisation’s recruitment and selection policies and procedures and monitor the adherence to these policies and procedures.
• Establish and advise on latest trends around talent acquisition and sourcing.
• Leads the effective and timeous turnaround implementation of talent sourcing strategies and methodologies.
• Report on the sourcing plan implementation and the identification of hard to fill vacancies.
• Ensure that external service providers adhere to the service level agreements and address any non-compliance.
• Oversee the implementation of fair selection processes, alignment to legislative and job specific requirements as well as alignment to DUT’s Employment Equity Plans
• Provide guidance to relevant stakeholders and assist with the upskilling of line managers in competency - based interviewing and any other relevant selection tools / methods.
• Lead the sourcing and selection of senior members of staff and collaborate with the Senior Director : HCS
• Identify recruitment related technology and provide input into any recruitment systems / technology related budgets.
• Analyse and report on recruitment related statistics
• Facilitate induction and on-boarding of new recruits in collaboration with the various portfolios, departments and divisions of the institution.
• Oversight management and reporting on vacancy analysis, ensuring that this is kept within best practice and industry norms
• Oversee and improve core HC processes including employee onboarding, contracts, HC records, benefits administration, and exit processes.
• Ensure HC operational excellence through process automation, compliance with policies, and standardisation of procedures.
• Function as the strategic HC advisor to a portfolio of departments / faculties, guiding on HC policies, workforce planning, organisational design, and performance management.
• Coach line managers on talent management, employee engagement, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes.
• Analyse data, identify trends and risks and make necessary recommendations for improvements
• Create and maintain a climate conducive for team performance to enable the team to deliver on set targets, service level agreements.
• Initiate pro-active and corrective actions as required to ensure service delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of own reportees development interventions on performance