Specialist : Talent Sourcing (Contract)

The Focus Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consulting firm in Gauteng is seeking a Specialist: Talent Sourcing to enhance their Talent Acquisition team. You will develop innovative strategies for sourcing talent while ensuring compliance with employment legislation. Candidates should have over 5 years in talent acquisition with a strong analytical and project management background. This role offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to partner on critical talent acquisition projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in full-cycle talent acquisition, with at least 1 year in focused sourcing.
• Experience in executive search or strategic recruiting environments.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and data privacy (POPIA).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract talent.
• Build robust talent pipelines ahead of demand for critical roles.
• Report on key sourcing metrics and continuously improve performance.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Boolean search

Recruitment strategies

Education

Degree in Business Psychology or related field

Specialist Talent Sourcing certification (e.g., AIRS, CPSP)

Tools

ATS / CRM systems (SuccessFactors, Workday)

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for sourcing top-tier talent?

We're looking for a Specialist: Talent Sourcing to join our dynamic Talent Acquisition team.

In this role, you'll design and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract senior and specialist talent across the enterprise, enabling proactive pipelining and supporting business transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Talent Acquisition specialists to deliver expert candidate identification and attraction.
• Develop and execute tailored sourcing strategies using labour market insights.
• Build robust talent pipelines ahead of demand for critical roles.
• Promote the employer brand and employee value proposition.
• Leverage data, digital tools, and diversity principles in sourcing practices.
• Report on key sourcing metrics and continuously improve performance.
• Collaborate in agile teams to support strategic talent acquisition projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant labour and data privacy regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Psychology, Competitive Intelligence, or related field.
• Specialist Talent Sourcing certification (e.g., AIRS, CPSP) preferred.
• 5+ years in full-cycle talent acquisition, with at least 1 year in focused sourcing.
• Experience in executive search or strategic recruiting environments.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in ATS / CRM systems (e.g., SuccessFactors, Workday).
• Skilled in Boolean search, passive sourcing, and market intelligence.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and data privacy (POPIA).