Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Pwc - Global; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Johannesburg is seeking an Associate for the South Africa Technology & Innovation Centre. The HC Administrator plays a vital role in supporting HR operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency across various administrative functions. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in a Talent Acquisition role, coupled with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support across recruitment, onboarding, benefits, performance management, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records in compliance with data protection regulations.
• Coordinate new joiner activities for onboarding and follow the in-firm activities to ensure a great new joiner experience.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Analytical mindset

Curiosity

Proactiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HR software

Workday

Job description

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in talent and development focus on finding, deploying, training and enabling talent through talent identification and enhancing employee skills and knowledge, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. These individuals collaborate with subject matter specialists and project teams to strategize effective ways to locate, assess, educate and train employees, in line with market developments and firm strategy. In staffing and deployment at PwC, your work will focus on managing and optimising the deployment of employees within the organisation, getting the right talent to the right place at the right time. Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast‑paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

About PwC SATIC and the role

South Africa Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) is the latest addition to the PwC global technology delivery network. PwC leads the way in human‑led, technology‑enabled professional services, working with clients to transform their business and make them fit for the future. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader who brings in‑depth market experience, who sees technology as a way to enable and drive human innovation and who wants to lead, develop and bring together a community of solvers, to tackle the biggest challenges in society.

If you are looking for a career where every day is different, where challenges are complex and where you can make a real difference, then we want to hear from you. By choosing to join the SATIC, you are choosing to work with and lead teams across territories, harnessing the power of world‑leading tech and making a difference to real people's lives.

Summary:

Within PwC's South Africa Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC), the HC Administrator plays a pivotal role in driving organisational success by serving as an HC professional and operational catalyst. The HC Administrator plays a pivotal role in supporting the effective functioning of HC Operations. This role involves advanced administrative support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in HC processes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, discretion, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience required:

• 3+ years experience as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and HR software.
• Knowledge of internal audit processes and document quality checks is a plus.
• Experience in a corporate recruitment setting.
• Familiarity with various sourcing techniques and tools.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to think critically.

Responsibilities of role:

HR Operations Support

• Provide comprehensive administrative support across recruitment, onboarding, benefits, performance management, and offboarding.
• Assist with graduate recruitment and candidate assessments on an ad hoc basis.
• Handle HC query management.

Employee Records Management

• Maintain accurate employee records in compliance with data protection regulations.
• Accurate and organised keeping of all performance, disciplinary and IR processes.

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Coordinate new joiner activities for onboarding and follow the in‑firm activities to ensure a great new joiner experience.
• Support offboarding processes and documentation.

Data Reporting & Analysis

• Perform data quality management on Workday.
• Utilise Workday and other HR tools effectively.

Compliance & Policy Administration

• Stay updated on employment laws and contract regulations.
• Administer employment contracts and maintain signed records.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline HR workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews for various positions across the organization.
• Manage and update the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Proactively identify opportunities for process optimisation.
• Conduct initial resume screenings to identify qualified candidates.
• Provide exceptional candidate experience through clear and timely communication.
• Support hiring managers and HR team members throughout the recruitment process.
• Generate reports on recruitment metrics and activities.
• Perform quality checks on documents as part of the audit process to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Desirable skill sets include:

• Excellent Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage effectively with internal stakeholders and external candidates.
• Organisational Agility: Ability to manage multiple priorities with precision and attention to detail.
• Analytical Mindset: Comfortable interpreting HR metrics and data to inform decision‑making.
• Resilience: Maintains composure and effectiveness under pressure, adapting to changing priorities with confidence.
• Curiosity: Demonstrates a proactive interest in learning and improving HR practices, systems, and processes.
• Team Focused: Values collaboration and contributes positively to team dynamics and shared goals.
• Learning Mindset: Embraces continuous development and seeks opportunities to grow professionally.
• Positive Energy: Brings enthusiasm and a constructive attitude to daily interactions and challenges.
• Approachability: Builds trust and rapport with colleagues through openness, empathy, and supportiveness.
• Proactiveness: Anticipates needs, takes initiative, and drives tasks forward independently to ensure timely and effective outcomes.

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Agencies please note:

This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by PwC’s Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs received will be treated as a direct application. Your respect for this process is appreciated.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

October 22, 2025