Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager

Edge Executives; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the South African market is seeking a Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager in Johannesburg. This high-impact role involves leading executive hires and shaping the employer brand strategy. The position requires a strong background in strategic sourcing, employer branding, and recruitment cycles to attract top talent while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing executive and critical recruitment cycles.
• Strong background in employer branding and workforce planning.
• FMCG or fast-paced corporate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition for executive and critical roles.
• Drive employer branding initiatives that resonate in the market.
• Oversee digital talent platforms and applicant tracking systems.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Employer branding

Talent analytics

Stakeholder influence

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree (HR, Business or related field)

Job description

Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager Location : South Africa Type : Permanent | Strategic Hiring & Brand Positioning Attract the right people.

Build a brand they believe in.

This is a high-impact role for a strategic talent leader who can blend recruiting precision with employer brand creativity.

If you're ready to lead executive and critical talent acquisition, while positioning a brand that top candidates gravitate toward — this is your opportunity to shape the future.

About the Role You'll lead talent acquisition for executive, senior leadership, and critical roles, partnering across the business to deliver proactive hiring strategies.

You'll also drive employer branding initiatives that resonate in the market, building strong pipelines and elevating the company's employer-of-choice position.

What You'll Do Develop and execute the talent acquisition strategy for leadership and critical roles Lead external talent mapping and create targeted talent pools Collaborate with HRBPs and P&OE Managers on workforce planning and pipelining Build and own employer brand strategy and external brand presence Manage strategic partnerships with sourcing platforms and agencies Deliver hiring campaigns focused on key talent segments Oversee digital talent platforms and applicant tracking systems Track and report on key recruitment metrics (vacancy fill rate, time to hire, candidate experience) Ensure alignment with Employment Equity and BBBEE goals Champion candidate and hiring manager experience at every touchpoint What You Bring Bachelor's degree (HR, Business or related field) Proven experience managing executive and critical recruitment cycles Strong background in employer branding, talent analytics, and workforce planning Skilled in strategic sourcing and building external partnerships Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder influence capabilities FMCG or fast-paced corporate experience preferred What Success Looks Like Executive and critical roles filled with high-quality talent A visible and compelling employer brand in key markets Data-driven talent strategies that reduce time-to-hire Positive hiring manager and candidate experience feedback

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