Senior Talent Specialist

Durpro Workforce Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions company in South Africa is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist. This role combines full-cycle recruitment with business development, emphasizing strong communication skills and a proactive approach to client engagement. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of recruitment experience, including agency background, and a tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related field. You will build strong candidate pipelines while managing business client relationships and ensuring a positive hiring experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years full-cycle recruitment experience.
• Agency or staffing industry experience is an advantage.
• Proven business development and client management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with current and prospective clients.
• Conduct needs assessments to understand workforce requirements.
• Mentor junior recruiters and support team members.

Skills

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Advanced sourcing and headhunting ability

Excellent organisational and administrative capability

Commercial awareness and business development aptitude

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

ATS platforms

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a dual-role in recruiting top talent and supporting business growth. This position combines full-cycle recruitment with business development activities, including building client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and supporting workforce solutions. The ideal candidate is a strong networker, excellent communicator, and skilled recruiter who can balance client needs with talent market demands.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating offers.
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, and talent engagement strategies.
• Conduct candidate assessments to evaluate skills, experience, cultural fit, and role alignment.
• Maintain accurate records in the and ensure recruitment compliance.
• Provide market insights and candidate feedback to hiring managers and clients.
• Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Business Development & Client Engagement:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within target industries or accounts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective clients.
• Conduct needs assessments to understand workforce requirements and propose tailored recruitment solutions.
• Present talent strategies, proposals, and service offerings to clients and decision-makers.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure satisfaction and identify opportunities for account growth.

Additional Duties:

• Contribute to employer branding, marketing initiatives and talent attraction campaigns
• Monitor recruitment metrics and client activity to contribute to accurate reporting and ongoing process improvement
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices related to recruitment, labour markets and workforce solutions.
• Participate in networking events and industry forums to increase brand visibility and talent reach.
• Mentor junior recruiters and support team members when required.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as directed by Management.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Advanced sourcing and headhunting ability
• Excellent organisational and administrative capability
• Commercial awareness and business development aptitude
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Professional, proactive, team-oriented approach

Qualifications & Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Psychology, or related field (advantageous)
• Minimum 3–5 years full-cycle recruitment experience
• Agency or staffing industry experience
• Proven business development and client management experience
• Proficiency in ATS platforms and MS Office

Performance Expectations:

Performance will be measured against:

• Recruitment delivery and turnaround times
• Quality of placements and retention outcomes
• Client satisfaction and service levels
• Pipeline development and sourcing activity
• Business development contributions
• Compliance with internal systems and policies
• Professional conduct and alignment with company values