Specialist: Talent Sourcing (Contract)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Sandton is seeking a Specialist: Talent Sourcing to join the Talent Acquisition team. This role involves designing and implementing sourcing strategies to attract senior talent across the enterprise. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in talent acquisition, strong project management skills, and knowledge of data privacy regulations. This position offers the opportunity to impact business transformation significantly.

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

• Partner with Talent Acquisition specialists for 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.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Analytical skills

Boolean search

Market intelligence

Education

Degree in Business Psychology or related field

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

Tools

ATS/CRM systems (e.g., 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).