Strategic Talent Acquisition Lead - Industrial IT/OT

Ioco; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Talent Acquisition Consultant to drive talent attraction in IT/OT, engineering, and critical infrastructure sectors. The ideal candidate will partner with hiring managers, utilize data-driven strategies, and uphold compliance with labor laws while ensuring an inclusive hiring process. The position is permanent, located in Midrand, and requires experience in recruitment and a relevant degree.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Track record in sourcing and placing candidates across technical roles.
• Understanding South African labour legislation and Employment Equity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers to forecast hiring needs.
• Use digital platforms to attract candidates.
• Leverage recruitment analytics to optimize hiring outcomes.
• Promote organization’s mission through recruitment campaigns.
• Ensure fair hiring practices for diversity.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Facilitate onboarding experiences for new hires.
• Build talent pools for critical roles.
• Track and report recruitment metrics.
• Provide guidance on recruitment strategies.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Applicant tracking systems (ATS)

Recruitment analytics tools

Data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI)

Job description

A leading technology firm in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Talent Acquisition Consultant to drive talent attraction in IT/OT, engineering, and critical infrastructure sectors. The ideal candidate will partner with hiring managers, utilize data-driven strategies, and uphold compliance with labor laws while ensuring an inclusive hiring process. The position is permanent, located in Midrand, and requires experience in recruitment and a relevant degree.