Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Professional development budget

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive recruitment from anywhere in South Africa, with focus on supporting operations near Rustenburg, North West. This fully remote role requires expertise in modern sourcing strategies and candidate experience across departments.

Responsibilities include end-to-end recruitment, interviewing, assessments, and ATS management, ensuring data accuracy and a proactive candidate journey in a remote work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or Recruitment Consultant.
• Experience with remote work.
• Knowledge of sourcing channels (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networks).
• Excellent interviewing and assessment skills.
• Proficiency with ATS and HR tech platforms.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle recruitment for assigned roles in a fully remote capacity.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to attract diverse candidates.
• Conduct in-depth interviews, assessments, and reference checks.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements.
• Maintain candidate records in ATS and ensure data accuracy.
• Foster positive candidate experience throughout the hiring journey.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Remote work experience

Interviewing skills

Candidate experience

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job boards

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive their recruitment efforts from anywhere within South Africa, with a focus on supporting their operations near Rustenburg, North West . This role is critical in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent across various departments, all within a fully remote framework. You will leverage your expertise in modern recruitment strategies and digital tools to build robust talent pipelines and ensure a positive candidate experience. As a key member of the HR team, you will contribute to shaping the company's workforce and culture through strategic talent acquisition, making a significant impact on business objectives while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of recruitment for assigned roles, from vacancy identification to offer acceptance, in a fully remote capacity.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract diverse and qualified candidates.
• Conduct in-depth interviews, assessments, and reference checks to evaluate candidate suitability.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and define role requirements.
• Maintain and update candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) , ensuring data accuracy.
• Foster a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the hiring journey.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or Recruitment Consultant, preferably with remote work experience.
• Strong understanding of various sourcing channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and professional networks.
• Excellent interviewing and assessment skills.
• Proficiency in using ATS and other HR technology platforms.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Full remote work opportunity, offering flexibility and autonomy.
• Professional development budget for courses and certifications.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the talent landscape of a growing organization.