Talent Acquisition Consultant

Solugrowth; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Talent Acquisition Consultant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for forecasting hiring needs, sourcing candidates through various channels, and enhancing the overall candidate experience. Your expertise in building relationships with hiring managers and evaluating candidates will be crucial to attracting and retaining top talent. This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the recruitment process and make a lasting impact on the organization. If you are passionate about talent acquisition and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in talent acquisition and HR consulting is essential.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and candidate evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Forecast hiring needs and source candidates on various platforms.
• Conduct interviews and assist with new hire onboarding.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Candidate Sourcing

Interviewing Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Focus

Decision-Making Skills

Education

BSc in Human Resources Management

Diploma in Organizational Psychology

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

DirectHire

Pnet

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Solugrowth (PTY) Ltd

2025/04/08 Pretoria

Job Reference Number: SG-31

Department: BPO H2R - HR Payroll

Business Unit

Industry: Human Resources

Job Type: Contract

Positions Available: 3

Salary: Market Related

Job Brief

Talent Acquisition Consultant responsibilities include forecasting hiring needs, sourcing potential hires on various online channels, building relationships with passive candidates and hiring managers and evaluating candidates’ performance in interviews and assignments. Proven that the incumbent can creatively attract talent and improve candidate experience. Ultimately, ensure we attract, hire and retain high-performing employees for the company or on behalf of our clients.

Responsibilities

1. Determine current staffing needs.
2. Prepare quarterly and annual hiring plans.
3. Draft and update job descriptions / specifications.
4. Liaise with hiring managers to understand each position’s expectations.
5. Ensure system compliance with all vacancies loaded, including workflow approval and job posting management, budget approval from BUL & CFO.
6. Conduct compensation and benefits analyses for various roles, when needed.
7. Source candidates on social networks and niche platforms.
8. Advertise jobs internally and externally on DirectHire.
9. Review job applications to identify high-potential candidates.
10. Complete candidate information and CV in SoluGrowth Templates for tender purposes.
11. Maintain candidates’ data (e.g., CVs, assignments, and contact details) in internal databases.
12. Shortlist candidates for various roles.
13. Perform credit, criminal and reference checks.
14. Schedule ShadowMatch assessments for candidates and send results to the Hiring Manager.
15. Coordinate interviews and contact applicants, as needed.
16. Prepare job offer letters (internal), as needed.
17. Ensure that the letter of appointment or contract for signature by BUL (internal) is sent out in advance.
18. Assist with new hire onboarding (e.g. preparing necessary paperwork and scheduling training).
19. Assist in drafting the applicable Statement of Work (SOW) or external placement agreements and ensure they are signed by all parties.
20. Assist in general recruitment admin duties.
21. Assist in preparing invoicing schedule and/or journals for the HRO Admin Manager.
22. Assist in organizing career events and attract talent.
23. Marketing and lead generation of the external recruitment / placement service offering.
24. Track key recruiting KPIs, including time to fill and source of hire.
25. Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Work experience as a Talent Acquisition Consultant, HR Consultant, or similar role.
2. Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases.
3. Hands-on experience with candidate sourcing and evaluation.
4. Familiarity with job boards, resume databases and Applicant Tracking Systems.
5. Experience interviewing candidates and organizing skills assessment centers.
6. Basic knowledge of labour legislation.
7. Experience using professional social networks (LinkedIn, in particular).
8. Excellent organizational skills.
9. BSc degree or diploma in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology or relevant field will be an advantage.

Core Competencies & Attributes
Behavioural Competencies

1. Building and maintaining credible relationships.
2. Active learning.
3. Strong decision-making skills.
4. Contributing to team success.
5. Customer Focus.
6. Working under pressure.
7. Dealing with difficult customers and stakeholders.
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Technical Competencies

1. Good understanding of the screening of candidates to fit with the Job Spec and client expectations.
2. Solid understanding of the full recruitment cycle.
3. Solid understanding of HR admin duties.
4. Solid knowledge of the recruitment and HR processes.
5. Solid knowledge and understanding of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
6. DirectHire and Pnet application experience.
7. Microsoft Excel intermediate experience (Pivots, V-Lookup, formulas).

Other Requirements

1. Must have own reliable transport.
2. Must have a valid driver’s licence.
3. Must be able to work long hours.
4. Must have a stable internet connection when working after-hours and when working remotely.