Recruitment Manager

Biovac; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sterile vaccine manufacturer in Africa is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Recruitment Manager for a 3 Year Fixed-Term Contract in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in recruitment with at least 2 years in a leadership role, skilled in scaling hiring operations and managing recruitment teams. Key responsibilities include designing recruitment strategies, managing the recruitment process, and leading the recruitment team. This position offers a full-time contract with a goal-oriented work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success in scaling hiring operations and leading recruitment teams.
• Experience in employer branding DEI initiatives and recruitment marketing.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement recruitment strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection and onboarding.
• Lead and develop a high-performing recruitment team.

Skills

Time Management

Sourcing

Talent Acquisition

Management Experience

Negotiation

Interviewing

Education

Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Human Resource and Industrial Psychology

Tools

Taleo

ATS

Job description

BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa with our core purpose being to protect life. We are looking to hire a dynamic passionate confident proactive and meticulous Recruitment Manager to join a goal-oriented team on a 3 Year Fixed-Term Contract.

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Human Resource and Industrial Psychology or equivalent
• Recognition is given to Prior Learning and practical experience

Experience Needed to Deliver the Role Seamlessly

• 5 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Proven success in scaling hiring operations and leading recruitment teams
• Experience in employer branding DEI initiatives and recruitment marketing
• Experience in Project Management
• Healthcare pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience is highly advantageous.

Key Duties & Responsibilities of the Role

Core Technical Delivery

• Design and implement recruitment strategies aligned with business goals
• Manage full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, pre-employment assessments, selection and onboarding
• Effective and comprehensive management of the recruitment budget
• Lead and develop a high-performing recruitment team
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast hiring needs and build talent pipelines
• Drive employer branding and candidate engagement initiatives
• Monitor recruitment KPIs and optimize processes for efficiency and quality
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, data protection regulations and internal policies
• Promote inclusive hiring practices and support DEI goals
• Manage vendor relationships (e.g. agencies, job boards, background check providers)
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit‑ready recruitment records
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as Mantal and Wamly
• Advanced sourcing techniques (LinkedIn Recruiter)
• Recruitment analytics metrics and dashboard reporting (Excel, Power BI or HR analytics tools)
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and CRM tools
• Experience with recruitment marketing and employer branding tools
• Knowledge of labour legislation (e.g. EEA, SDA, LRA, BCEA, POPIA) and compliance standards

People Management

• Align departmental focus areas and outputs to business objectives
• Conduct business cross‑functional and departmental planning and execute activities within own scope of accountability.
• Adequate capacity planning and performance delivery in line with strategic, tactical and operational plans
• Role profiling, goal setting and performance management of managers and staff within the department.
• Develop and implement a knowledge‑management infrastructure within the department to ensure intellectual property is effectively maintained
• Develop growth, succession and retention of departmental talent.
• Accountability for own and team’s personal and professional learning & development to ensure technical and leadership bench strength within the department
• Ensure accurate delegation of ongoing operational activities and, in the event of key staff members’ absence.
• Conduct effective employee relations in accordance with labour legislation, company policies and procedures and address any performance and conduct concerns and risks timeously.

Application Deadline: 10 November 2025

If you do not receive a response from us within three weeks after closing date please understand that your application was not successful.

Key Skills: Time Management, Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, Taleo, ATS, HR Sourcing, Interviewing, Management Experience, Team Management, Human Resources, Negotiation, Recruiting

Employment Type: Full Time

Vacancy: 1

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