Senior Talent Sourcer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Fully remote

Advanced sourcing tools

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Talent Sourcer to join a fully remote South Africa team. You will identify passive and active candidates across diverse industries, build robust pipelines, and partner with recruiters to match roles. Strong Boolean and sourcing tool proficiency is essential.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in talent sourcing, excellent research and communication skills, and are self-disciplined and highly organized to thrive in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years in talent sourcing or recruitment with proactive engagement.
• Expertise in advanced sourcing methods and tools.
• Excellent research, analytical and Boolean search skills.
• Strong remote communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates.
• Use Boolean search and social networks to find niche talent.
• Screen candidates and assess interest and fit.
• Build and maintain a robust candidate pipeline for current and future roles.
• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to define profiles.

Skills

Talent sourcing experience

Advanced sourcing methodologies

Boolean search

Remote candidate engagement

Tools

Boolean search tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a progressive recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Talent Sourcer to join their fully remote team. In this vital role, you will be instrumental in identifying and engaging exceptional candidates for a wide array of challenging positions across various industries. Operating remotely from anywhere in South Africa , you will leverage advanced sourcing techniques and your deep understanding of the talent market to build robust candidate pipelines. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization that values expertise, autonomy, and the continuous refinement of talent acquisition strategies, making a direct impact on client success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative and effective sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates.
• Utilize a variety of tools and techniques, including Boolean search, social media, and professional networking platforms, to find niche talent.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings and engage prospective candidates to assess interest and qualifications.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Collaborate closely with recruitment consultants and hiring managers to understand position requirements and candidate profiles.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of dedicated experience in talent sourcing or recruitment, with a strong focus on proactive candidate engagement.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced sourcing methodologies and tools.
• Excellent research, analytical, and Boolean search skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with candidates remotely.
• Self-disciplined and highly organized, with a proven ability to manage workload effectively in a fully remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Access to advanced sourcing tools and technologies.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual team environment dedicated to excellence in talent acquisition.