Senior Talent Sourcer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Health and wellness benefits

Collaborative and innovative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Talent Sourcer to join their proactive recruitment team in Welkom. You will identify passive candidates with niche mining and engineering skills, using advanced search, data analytics, and market intelligence to build robust pipelines.

In a hybrid setup, you will collaborate with Recruitment Consultants and hiring managers to ensure a steady flow of high-caliber candidates for hard-to-fill roles, while analyzing market trends to improve sourcing outcomes and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in Talent Sourcing or related recruitment, with a focus on technical or specialized fields.
• Proven ability to identify and engage passive candidates using a variety of innovative sourcing methods.
• Experience working in hybrid or remote team environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute targeted sourcing strategies to identify passive candidates for hard-to-fill roles across various departments.
• Utilize advanced search techniques, including Boolean search, X-ray search, and specialized databases, to uncover talent.
• Build and maintain a strong network of potential candidates through professional social media, industry forums, and direct outreach.
• Collaborate closely with Recruitment Consultants to understand role requirements and develop effective sourcing approaches.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach, assess interest and suitability, and present qualified candidates for further review.
• Analyze recruitment data and market trends to provide insights and improve sourcing effectiveness.

Skills

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

X-ray search

Data analytics

Talent mapping

Candidate engagement

Market intelligence

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Advanced sourcing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly skilled Senior Talent Sourcer to join their proactive recruitment team in Welkom. This role is critical for identifying and engaging passive candidates who possess niche skills, particularly within the mining and engineering sectors that are prominent in the Free State. You will be an expert in utilizing advanced search techniques, data analytics, and market intelligence to build robust talent pipelines. Working in a hybrid model, you will collaborate closely with Recruitment Consultants and hiring managers to ensure a steady flow of high-caliber candidates, playing an instrumental role in filling challenging positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute targeted sourcing strategies to identify passive candidates for hard-to-fill roles across various departments.
• Utilize advanced search techniques, including Boolean search, X-ray search, and specialized databases, to uncover talent.
• Build and maintain a strong network of potential candidates through professional social media, industry forums, and direct outreach.
• Collaborate closely with Recruitment Consultants to understand role requirements and develop effective sourcing approaches.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach, assess interest and suitability, and present qualified candidates for further review.
• Analyze recruitment data and market trends to provide insights and improve sourcing effectiveness.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Talent Sourcing or a related recruitment role, with a focus on technical or specialized fields.
• Proven ability to identify and engage passive candidates using a variety of innovative sourcing methods.
• Expertise in using LinkedIn Recruiter and other advanced sourcing tools.
• Strong understanding of market intelligence and talent mapping.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse candidates.
• Experience working within a hybrid or remote team environment is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• A collaborative and innovative recruitment team culture.