Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager

Edge Executive Search Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search consultancy in Johannesburg is seeking a Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager. This role requires a blend of recruiting precision and employer branding creativity to attract top talent and shape the future of hiring. Responsibilities include executing talent acquisition strategies, managing external partnerships, and enhancing employer brand visibility. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has proven experience in managing executive recruitment cycles and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the talent acquisition strategy for leadership and critical roles.
• Lead external talent mapping and create targeted talent pools.
• Build and own employer brand strategy and external brand presence.

Skills

Executive recruitment management

Employer branding

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder influence

Talent analytics

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.

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