Senior Talent Acquisition Lead - Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement offering flexi

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement within a growing KZ

Exposure to diverse industries and key

Collaborative and supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead end-to-end recruitment for diverse client sectors in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will design sourcing strategies, screen candidates, and guide hiring managers through offers, ensuring a positive candidate experience.

The role blends hybrid work with in-office collaboration to support fast-paced staffing needs. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of consultancy recruitment, strong stakeholder management, and a proven

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive recruitment experience with consultancy exposure.
• Proven ability to source niche or hard-to-find talent.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and employment law.
• Experience with ATS and recruitment marketing tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships with clients and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle from brief to offer negotiation.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates.
• Screen candidates, interview, and assess fit and skills.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs.
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline.
• Utilize ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and job boards effectively.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout.
• Contribute to employer branding and client relationships.
• Stay updated on market trends and best practices.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Sourcing

Candidate screening

Interviewing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job boards

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead end-to-end recruitment for diverse client sectors in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will design sourcing strategies, screen candidates, and guide hiring managers through offers, ensuring a positive candidate experience.

The role blends hybrid work with in-office collaboration to support fast-paced staffing needs. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of consultancy recruitment, strong stakeholder management, and a proven