Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist - Startup & Scale-up

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote flexibility

Competitive salary and incentives

Work with high-growth startups

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Talent Acquisition Specialist to partner with fast-growing startups across South Africa. Focus on full-cycle recruitment, employer branding, and candidate experience in a fully remote setup.

You will source, screen, and hire for tech, product, marketing, and operations roles, building strong relationships with founders and hiring managers while delivering a positive, efficient candidate journey across agile environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of talent acquisition experience in startups or scale-ups.
• Proven success recruiting for tech roles (engineers, product managers, data scientists).
• Experience with sourcing tools, Boolean search, and networking.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle for startup/scale-up roles, including tech, product, marketing, and operations.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract passive candidates and diverse pipelines.
• Craft job descriptions and employer branding content.
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates for skills and cultural fit.
• Build relationships with founders, hiring managers, and candidates.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the process.
• Stay updated on TA trends and startup hiring practices.
• Utilize recruitment tech to manage the pipeline.
• Collaborate with clients to understand hiring needs and culture.
• Contribute to scalable talent acquisition strategies for high-growth companies.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Tech recruitment

Sourcing strategies

Candidate experience

Employer branding

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

About the Role Our client, an innovative recruitment consultancy that partners with high-growth startups and scale-ups, is seeking a dynamic and proactive Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist. This role is entirely **remote**, allowing you to work from anywhere within **South Africa**. You will be instrumental in identifying, attracting, and securing top talent for fast-paced tech and innovation companies. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for the startup ecosystem, a strong understanding of tech roles, and exceptional skills in full-cycle recruitment, employer branding, and candidate experience. You will play a crucial role in helping these emerging companies build their teams and achieve their growth objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a **fully remote** capacity, shaping the future of talent acquisition for disruptive businesses. We are looking for someone who thrives in agile environments and is dedicated to finding exceptional people.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for a variety of roles within startups and scale-ups, including tech, product, marketing, and operations.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract candidates, with a focus on passive talent and diverse pipelines.
• Craft compelling job descriptions and employer branding content to attract top candidates.
• Conduct thorough candidate screenings, interviews, and assessments to evaluate skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with startup founders, hiring managers, and candidates.
• Provide a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices in talent acquisition, and the evolving startup landscape.
• Utilize recruitment technologies and platforms effectively to manage the talent pipeline.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their unique hiring needs and company culture.
• Contribute to improving recruitment processes and developing scalable talent acquisition strategies for high-growth companies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with a significant focus on the startup or scale-up environment.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting for tech roles (e.g., software engineers, product managers, data scientists) and other key functions within early‑stage companies.
• Experience with various sourcing tools and methods, including social media, Boolean search, and networking.
• Excellent understanding of startup culture, challenges, and the talent market for high‑growth companies.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously in a **fully remote** setting.
• Passion for innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Fully remote position, providing flexibility and work‑life balance.
• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
• Opportunity to work with exciting and rapidly growing companies.
• Direct impact on building high‑performing teams for innovative businesses.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities within the startup ecosystem.
• Collaborative and energetic virtual team environment.
• Be part of a consultancy dedicated to empowering startups through exceptional talent.