Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager

Edge Executive Search Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search group seeks a Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager in Johannesburg. This high-impact role involves leading executive recruitment and employer branding initiatives, shaping hiring strategies, and enhancing the company's brand presence to attract top talent. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and possess proven executive recruitment 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

• Develop and execute the talent acquisition strategy for leadership roles.
• Lead external talent mapping and create targeted talent pools.
• Manage strategic partnerships with sourcing platforms and agencies.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Employer Branding

Talent Analytics

Stakeholder Relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or related field

Job description

Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager Location : South AfricaType : 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