Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Afrocentric Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare-focused organization in Gauteng is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruitment across various business units. This role involves sourcing and attracting top talent while collaborating with leadership. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and extensive experience managing recruitment processes, with a strong understanding of the healthcare sector. This position offers a dynamic environment aiming to enhance workforce planning and employer branding.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in strategic talent acquisition, including at least 2 years in a lead role.
• Experience recruiting healthcare professionals is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of advanced recruitment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic recruitment efforts across multiple business units.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies and manage end-to-end recruitment.
• Track and report on key recruitment metrics for continuous improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Operational input

Customer service orientation

Presentation skills

Networking

Attention to accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Postgraduate qualification - advantageous

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Position Purpose

Position PurposeThe Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible to lead the strategic recruitment efforts across multiple business units, with a focus on sourcing, attracting and hiring top talent to support our organisation's objectives.

Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle while partnering with leadership to drive workforce planning, employer branding and talent pipeline development.With a strong understanding of healthcare sector, recruitment best practices, and a proven ability to manage the full recruitment lifecycle, you will be responsible for : Strategic workforce planning - partner with business unit heads and line mangers to assess current and future hiring needs and develop tailoredrecruitment strategies that align to the organisation's goals.Develop innovative sourcing strategies - utilize a wide range of sourcing strategies including executive search, networking,Accountabilities

Accountabilities

Position Specific OutputsKey responsibilities : Full Recruitment process – manage the end-to-end recruitment process from strategic planning, sourcing candidates (through using various sourcing techniques like job boards, social media, networking, referrals to attract the right candidates) attracting, screening and interviewing (conduct through screening and interviews to assess candidate's qualifications, experience and cultural fit within the organisation), offers and onboarding of new hires.Relationship building – develop and maintain strong relationship with hiring managers, Business Unit heads and other stakeholders to understand and proactively manage resourcing needs by creating fit-for-purpose recruitment strategies.Talent pools – proactively build a talent pipeline for critical and hard-to-fill roles, ensuring a pool of qualified candidates is readily availablepliance – ensure all recruiting processes comply with company policies and procedures, including handling sensitive candidate data in accordance with applicable legislation.Employer branding – promote the company's brand within the talent market by attending industry events, job fairs, and through online platforms.Metrics and reporting – track and repot on key recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, source of hire, retention rates) and provide insights for continuous improvement.AccountabilitiesContinuous improvement : Implement practical solutions that use the specialist and departmental systems and processesProvide specialist input and recommendations to improve the efficiency, compliance and quality objectives related to the area of specialisationIdentify problems and develop and propose solutions to present to appropriate leader or stakeholdersEnsure day to day operational support required from area of specialisation is provided to enhance performanceCost containment :

• Support the identification, development and implementation of cost‑effective processes to increase efficiency and reduce cost drivers related to area of specialisation Continuously review cost / benefit and Return on Investment within area of specialisation Drive customer‑centricity : Maintain a high level of impact on other departments to support improved delivery Continually increase understanding of client and stakeholder needs, satisfaction and service delivery Knowledge management : Ensure that adequate knowledge regarding specialisation is shared as required and maintained within the research library Provide advice and / or training as required Maintain, develop and implement specialist knowledge within the day to day operations of the organisation Maintain expertise level : Be a member of related professional bodies Ensure CPD (continual professional development) or similar accreditation requirements are met annually to ensure maintained specialist accreditation Network key relationships : Engage with and provide support to the established network of internal and external expert resources and partners Specialist support to projects : Provide Specialist expertise and ensure best practice related to specialisation is implemented in projects, when required Conform to project management disciplines when participating in projects Represent department or project on appropriate committees related to area of specialisation What will make you successful in this role?

Excellent team‑work skills and an ability to manage and mentor staff.An ability to provide operational input to the broader organization which beneficially impacts the organization is critical.Outstanding customer service orientated approach; understanding and meeting the needs of all CCMDD stakeholders.Good presentation skillsputing skills; advanced application of MS Word, MS Powerpoint, MS Excel.Fluency in English (read, write and understand).

Qualification and Experience

QualificationsBachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.

Postgrad qualification - advantageousExperienceMinimum of 5 – 7 years' experience in strategic talent acquisition experience, with at least 2 years in a lead role.Experience of recruiting healthcare professionals, advantageous.Proven experience recruiting a wide range of roles – senior level and highly specialized roles across different industries or sectors.Knowledge and SkillsKnowledge : Strong knowledge of advanced recruitment strategies and tools, including executive search, talent mapping and networking.Strong understanding of employment law and recruitment best practices.Knowledge and understanding of relevant actsKnowledge of Talent management methodologyKnowledge, application and improvement of policies and proceduresKnowledge of the industry and marketSkill : Relationship building skillsTime Management SkillsData gathering and analysisAttention to Accuracy and DetailNetworking SkillsBusiness AcumenCommunication SkillsAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in high‑pressure environmentExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsProficient in applicant tracking systems and recruitment platformsAbility to manage multiple vacancies and priorities within a fast‑paced environmentTurnaround TimeThe shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached.

Turnaround Time

The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of line managers.Should you not receive feedback within a month of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful