Recruitment Manager

Biovac; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sterile vaccine manufacturer in South Africa is seeking a Recruitment Manager to guide hiring initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in recruitment, including 2+ years in leadership. Responsibilities include developing recruitment strategies, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with labour laws. This role offers a competitive package on a fixed-term contract until 2026 and demands strong interpersonal and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in employer branding, DEI initiatives, and recruitment marketing.
• Knowledge of labour legislation (e.g., EEA, SDA, LRA, BCEA, POPIA) and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement recruitment strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Lead and develop a high-performing recruitment team.
• Drive employer branding and candidate engagement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project Management

Recruitment strategy design

Data analysis and reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Excel

Power BI

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:

• Bachelor’s 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 the business’s 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 & 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.

Disclaimer:

Dear Applicant, we appreciate your interest in joining our organization. It is imperative for us that you understand how we handle your information. We are committed to ensuring the security and confidentiality of the information you provide. Your personal details will be collected for the sole purpose of the application process and will be used strictly for that purpose. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use, and protection of your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy. If you have any inquiries or concerns, our Human Capital department is available to provide clarification. We look forward to reviewing your application.