Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner – Engineering & IT

IOCO; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Talent Acquisition Consultant to drive the hiring of top talent across various technical sectors. Responsibilities include workforce planning, strategic sourcing, and onboarding coordination. The ideal candidate should have 3–5 years of experience in talent acquisition, a Bachelor's degree, and proficiency in data analysis tools. This position offers the opportunity to build a diverse, future-ready workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Proven track record in sourcing and placing candidates across technical roles.
• Experience with recruitment analytics tools and digital sourcing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers to forecast hiring needs.
• Use digital platforms to attract high‑quality candidates.
• Leverage recruitment analytics to optimize sourcing strategies.
• Promote the organisation’s mission through targeted recruitment.
• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment processes.
• Facilitate smooth onboarding experiences.
• Build and maintain talent pools for critical roles.
• Track and report on key recruitment metrics.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with South African labour laws.
• Provide guidance on recruitment strategies.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Recruitment strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

HR analytics tools

Data analysis tools like Excel or Power BI

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Talent Acquisition Consultant to drive the hiring of top talent across various technical sectors. Responsibilities include workforce planning, strategic sourcing, and onboarding coordination. The ideal candidate should have 3–5 years of experience in talent acquisition, a Bachelor's degree, and proficiency in data analysis tools. This position offers the opportunity to build a diverse, future-ready workforce.