Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Office environment

Professional development

Diverse industries exposure

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our in-office team in Vereeniging. You will own the full recruitment cycle from client brief to onboarding, delivering top talent across multiple industries.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in recruitment, preferably in consultancy, with excellent interviewing and stakeholder-management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience.
• Experience in consultancy is preferred.
• Excellent interviewing and candidate engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for key client accounts, ensuring timely and successful placements.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract diverse and qualified candidate pools.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, including interviews and reference checks, to evaluate skills and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain strong, proactive relationships with hiring managers and key stakeholders.
• Provide expert market insights and recruitment advice to clients.
• Track recruitment metrics and report on progress to senior management and clients.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Stakeholder management

Candidate assessment

Interviewing

Client relationship management

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious recruitment consultancy operating in Vereeniging , is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their dedicated in-office team. This role is crucial for driving recruitment strategies and ensuring the successful placement of high-caliber candidates for a diverse client base. You will take ownership of the full recruitment cycle, from understanding client needs to sourcing, engaging, and onboarding talent. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to deliver exceptional results within a collaborative, office-based setting. If you are passionate about connecting talent with opportunity and thrive in a dynamic, client-focused environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for key client accounts, ensuring timely and successful placements.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract diverse and qualified candidate pools.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, including interviews and reference checks, to evaluate skills and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain strong, proactive relationships with hiring managers and key stakeholders.
• Provide expert market insights and recruitment advice to clients.
• Track recruitment metrics and report on progress to senior management and clients.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, preferably within a consultancy.
• Proven success in managing recruitment processes for various roles and industries.
• Excellent interviewing, assessment, and candidate engagement skills.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and employment law considerations.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, client-facing office environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-driven bonus structure.
• Opportunity to work in a vibrant and collaborative office environment.
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning support.
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and clients.
• A supportive team culture focused on achieving collective success.