Senior Talent Management Specialist | Leadership & Growth

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Provident fund

Bonus scheme

Annual leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is seeking an HR Specialist focused on Talent Management to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent. You will design and implement talent management strategies, including succession planning and leadership development, working with department heads to build robust pipelines for future leaders.

The role requires 4+ years of HR experience, strong knowledge of SA labour laws, and proficiency in HRIS and Excel for data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• 4+ years HR experience focused on talent management, performance management, and recruitment.
• Experience designing succession planning and leadership development programs.
• Solid understanding of South African labour laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop talent management strategies including succession planning and workforce planning.
• Design leadership development programs and high-potential identification.
• Manage the performance management cycle with goal setting, feedback, and appraisals.
• Oversee recruitment for key roles to attract qualified candidates.
• Develop retention strategies to minimize turnover.
• Collaborate with managers to identify training needs and facilitate learning opportunities.
• Analyze talent data to provide insights to senior leadership.
• Champion continuous learning and development across the organization.
• Ensure talent initiatives comply with company policies and employment laws.

Skills

Talent management

Performance management

Recruitment

Succession planning

Leadership development

Data analysis

HRIS

Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Industrial Psychology

Tools

HRIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is seeking an HR Specialist focused on Talent Management to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent. You will design and implement talent management strategies, including succession planning and leadership development, working with department heads to build robust pipelines for future leaders.

The role requires 4+ years of HR experience, strong knowledge of SA labour laws, and proficiency in HRIS and Excel for data analysis.