Strategic Talent Acquisition Lead — Rustenburg

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Relocation assistance (possible)

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West is seeking a strategic Talent Acquisition Manager to lead recruitment across the organization. You will design innovative sourcing, screening, interview, and onboarding processes while building a robust candidate experience on-site.

You will partner with hiring managers to define roles, drive employer branding, and develop talent pipelines for critical positions in the industrial sector, ensuring high-quality hires and alignment with growth plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required.
• 5–7 years in talent acquisition with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Proven full-cycle recruitment experience in a high-volume or specialized industry.
• Demonstrated experience in employer branding and building talent pipelines.
• Knowledge of South Africa employment laws and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define roles and sourcing plans.
• Build and maintain a strong employer brand to attract high-quality candidates.
• Develop talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles and key functions.
• Utilize multiple recruitment channels including social media and agencies.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and report KPIs to leadership.
• Mentor and develop the TA team for high performance.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the process.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Employer branding

Team management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

HR management certification

Tools

ATS proficiency

Recruitment technologies

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West is seeking a strategic Talent Acquisition Manager to lead recruitment across the organization. You will design innovative sourcing, screening, interview, and onboarding processes while building a robust candidate experience on-site.

You will partner with hiring managers to define roles, drive employer branding, and develop talent pipelines for critical positions in the industrial sector, ensuring high-quality hires and alignment with growth plans.