Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

DLK Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

DLK Group in Cape Town, South Africa seeks a dynamic Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead the full recruitment lifecycle from first contact to final client approval. You will handle high-volume interactions in a fast-paced environment, ensure job specs are accurate, coordinate with sourcing partners, and drive efficient screening and interviewing processes.

The ideal candidate has at least three years in a senior recruitment role, preferably in IT, with strong negotiation, onboarding,

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in a senior recruitment role, IT sector preferred.
• Capable of managing fast-paced, multi-talent hiring processes.
• Experience coordinating with external sourcing agencies.
• Strong onboarding documentation and process management.

Responsibilities

• Audit job descriptions with Business Development to finalise interview strategies.
• Distribute updated role specs to external agencies.
• Identify and engage potential candidates using existing talent pools.
• Evaluate resumes against role criteria.
• Perform technical assessments and conduct interviews.
• Onboard candidate profiles and documentation into internal systems.
• Maintain transparent communication with applicants throughout hiring.
• Keep real-time records of candidates, vacancies, and pipeline stages.
• Cultivate and expand the internal talent reservoir.

Skills

High-volume recruitment

Candidate sourcing

Interviewing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cultural awareness

Tools

ATS

CRM platforms

SharePoint

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 13/08/2026

DLK Group is looking for a dynamic Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from the first point of contact to final client approval. This position demands a proactive professional capable of handling a high volume of interactions and administrative tasks within a rapid, agile environment. The ideal candidate will ensure job specifications are accurate, coordinate effectively with sourcing partners, and drive efficient candidate screening and interviewing processes to meet tight turnaround requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit job descriptions for accuracy and completeness, collaborating with Business Development teams to resolve gaps and finalise interview strategies.
• Distribute updated role specifications to external sourcing agencies and partners.
• Identify and engage potential candidates for open positions, prioritising the utilization of existing talent databases.
• Evaluate incoming resumes against specific role criteria to ensure a strong match.
• Perform technical assessments and conduct interviews to gauge candidate suitability.
• Manage the digital onboarding of candidate profiles and documentation into internal tracking systems.
• Foster continuous and transparent communication with applicants throughout the entire hiring journey.
• Keep real-time records of candidate status, open vacancies, and recruitment pipeline stages.
• Actively cultivate and expand the organization's internal talent reservoir.

Requirements

Experience

• A minimum of three years in a senior-level recruitment role, preferably within the Information Technology sector.

Core Competencies

Demonstrated self-motivation, determination, and adaptability to shifting priorities and fast-paced workflows.

Exceptional ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.

Proficiency in negotiation and managing candidate relationships.

Cultural awareness and experience recruiting across diverse geographic regions and talent markets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms, with SharePoint knowledge being a plus.

Background in Public Sector recruitment.

Working knowledge of technical skill sets and IT role frameworks.