Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - FMCG

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical aid

Pension fund

Career advancement

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is actively seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with a deep FMCG background to partner with leading FMCG brands. You will drive full-cycle recruitment for senior roles spanning brand management, supply chain, operations, sales and marketing.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in FMCG TA, strong sourcing skills and stakeholder management to deliver top talent and strategic workforce outcomes for clients in Benoni and the Gauteng region.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in talent acquisition or recruitment, with FMCG focus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment tech.

Responsibilities

• Partner with FMCG clients to understand talent needs, culture, and objectives.
• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies for FMCG roles.
• Source, screen and interview candidates for Brand Managers, Sales Directors, Supply Chain and Marketing roles.
• Use direct sourcing, social media recruitment and professional networking to find top talent.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from application to onboarding.
• Provide market intelligence on talent availability and compensation trends.

Job description

About the Role Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy based in Benoni, Gauteng, is actively seeking a highly experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to focus on the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector. This pivotal role requires an individual with a deep understanding of the FMCG market, including roles in brand management, supply chain, operations, sales, and marketing. You will be responsible for partnering with leading FMCG companies to attract, engage, and secure top-tier talent that drives innovation and market leadership. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional sourcing skills, a strategic approach to talent attraction, and a proven ability to build strong relationships with both clients and candidates. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the talent landscape for key players in the Benoni and greater Gauteng region's FMCG industry. We seek a professional with a passion for talent acquisition and a commitment to delivering outstanding results.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with FMCG clients to understand their talent needs, organizational culture, and strategic objectives.
• Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies for a wide range of roles within the FMCG sector.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates for positions such as Brand Managers, Sales Directors, Supply Chain Managers, Operations Managers, and Marketing Specialists.
• Utilize a variety of advanced sourcing techniques, including direct sourcing, social media recruitment, and professional networking.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments to evaluate skills, experience, cultural fit, and career aspirations.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a positive candidate experience from application to onboarding.
• Provide market intelligence and insights on talent availability, compensation trends, and best practices in FMCG recruitment.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders to ensure alignment on recruitment goals.
• Achieve and exceed recruitment targets and service level agreements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with a significant specialization in the FMCG sector.
• In-depth knowledge of the FMCG industry, including key functions and career paths.
• Proven ability to source and attract high-caliber talent in a competitive market.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A degree in Marketing, Business, Human Resources, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding talent acquisition KPIs.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Benoni, Gauteng.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with attractive performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work with industry-leading FMCG clients.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative and dynamic team environment in Benoni.
• Contribution to medical aid and pension fund.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing consultancy.
• Exposure to diverse roles within the FMCG sector.
• Regular team-building events and company social functions.
• Work-life balance initiatives.
• Be part of a firm that prides itself on its expertise and client-centric approach.