Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant to drive strategic hires and leadership recruitment. You will develop innovative recruitment strategies, enhance the employer brand and ensure an exceptional candidate experience, collaborating with senior leadership across the organization.

The role focuses on complex, high-impact hires, requires 5+ years in talent acquisition, and offers opportunities for leadership development within a dynamic Sandton-based team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition or recruitment consulting.
• Experience recruiting for senior leadership and niche roles.
• Expertise in sourcing methodologies and recruitment technologies (ATS, CRM).
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of market trends, compensation and talent dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex recruitment projects for senior-level and specialized roles.
• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Source and attract high-caliber candidates through advanced search techniques and networking.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and senior leadership to define talent needs and recruitment plans.
• Enhance employer branding and candidate value proposition.
• Provide market intelligence and best practice recommendations to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior members of the talent acquisition team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic mindset

Sourcing techniques

Communication

Market intelligence

Tools

ATS

CRM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant to join their esteemed team in Sandton . This role is critical in driving the acquisition of top-tier talent across the organization, focusing on key strategic hires and leadership positions. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing innovative recruitment strategies, enhancing employer branding, and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. This position is ideal for an experienced recruitment professional looking to make a significant impact within a leading organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex recruitment projects for senior-level and specialized roles.
• Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Source and attract high-caliber candidates through advanced search techniques and networking.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers and senior leadership to define talent needs and recruitment plans.
• Enhance the company's employer brand and candidate value proposition.
• Provide market intelligence and best practice recommendations to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior members of the talent acquisition team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition or recruitment consulting.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting for senior leadership and niche roles.
• Expertise in various sourcing methodologies and recruitment technologies (ATS, CRM).
• Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of market trends, compensation, and talent dynamics.
• A proactive, strategic mindset with a commitment to excellence.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive bonus structure.
• Significant opportunities for career growth and leadership development.
• Exposure to high-impact strategic hiring initiatives.
• Access to advanced recruitment tools and resources.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in the heart of Sandton .