Strategic Tech Talent Scout | Data-Driven Hiring

Headcount Personnel Consultants; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personnel consultancy in South Africa is seeking a Talent Acquisition Consultant to enhance its hiring processes. You will play a key role in attracting top talent across industrial IT, energy, and engineering sectors, utilizing data analytics for smarter hiring decisions. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years experience in talent acquisition and is proficient in data analysis tools and labor laws in South Africa. The role offers competitive remuneration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in talent acquisition, preferably in industrial IT/OT or related fields.
• Proven track record in sourcing and placing candidates in technical and leadership roles.
• Experience with recruitment analytics tools and digital sourcing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers to forecast hiring needs and align recruitment plans.
• Attract high-quality candidates using social media and job boards.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including interviewing and assessments.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with South African labour laws.
• Facilitate smooth onboarding experiences for new hires.

Skills

Data analysis tools proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Understanding of South African labour laws

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

HR Analytics knowledge

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Excel

Power BI

Job description

A leading personnel consultancy in South Africa is seeking a Talent Acquisition Consultant to enhance its hiring processes. You will play a key role in attracting top talent across industrial IT, energy, and engineering sectors, utilizing data analytics for smarter hiring decisions. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years experience in talent acquisition and is proficient in data analysis tools and labor laws in South Africa. The role offers competitive remuneration.