Senior Talent Acquisition Leader – Bloemfontein

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 950,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive salary

comprehensive benefits package

career advancement opportunities inBlo

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, SA, seeks a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to steer end-to-end recruitment, employer branding, and sourcing strategies. You will lead a team of recruiters, align talent initiatives with business goals, and drive workforce growth across diverse roles in South Africa.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, robust stakeholder collaboration, and delivering a positive candidate experience while scaling recruitment in the Free State region and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive talent acquisition experience.
• 3+ years in management or leadership role.
• Proven ability to scale recruitment functions in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with ATS and recruitment marketing tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of talent acquisition specialists.
• Oversee full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to offer management.
• Develop and implement employer branding initiatives to attract top candidates.
• Utilize sourcing channels including online platforms, networks, and recruitment agencies.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline for current and future needs.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Track recruitment metrics like time-to-hire and cost-per-hire.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop tailored recruitment plans.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies in South Africa.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sourcing

Strategic thinking

Recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / BA or related field

Tools

ATS

Recruitment marketing tools

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, SA, seeks a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to steer end-to-end recruitment, employer branding, and sourcing strategies. You will lead a team of recruiters, align talent initiatives with business goals, and drive workforce growth across diverse roles in South Africa.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, robust stakeholder collaboration, and delivering a positive candidate experience while scaling recruitment in the Free State region and beyond.