Talent Acquisition & HR Manager

Webrepublic; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital agency is seeking a Talent Acquisition & HR Manager in Cape Town to drive recruitment and oversee the employee lifecycle. This pivotal role encompasses designing a seamless onboarding process and fostering a strong team culture while collaborating with the global HR team in Switzerland. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in recruitment, a relevant degree, and a solid understanding of South African labour law. Flexible work environment with competitive compensation offered.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape HR functions

Integration into a leading Swiss agency

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years of experience in Recruitment/Talent Acquisition.
• Genuinely passionate about people and creating a great workplace.
• Comfortable working independently with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end recruitment process for Cape Town.
• Design onboarding experience and foster a positive team culture.
• Manage administrative employee lifecycle and act as a first point of contact.

Skills

Recruitment/Talent Acquisition

People Management

Understanding of South African labour law

Organizational skills

Proficiency in English

Education

Diploma or degree in HR Management, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Over the last decade, Webrepublic has grown from an ambitious startup into Switzerland’s leading digital agency. More recently, Webrepublic has launched a subsidiary in South Africa to work hand-in-hand with our HQ in Switzerland. Our team in Cape Town has grown and we are now looking for a Talent Acquisition & HR Manager to expand our local presence into a large-scale operation.

In this pivotal role, as Talent Acquisition & HR Manager, you will be the driving force behind the growth of our Cape Town office and together with our General Manager being the guardian of our local company culture.

You will take full ownership of finding and hiring the best talent to expand our team, while ensuring a world-class employee experience for our existing staff. You will act as the on-the-ground expert for People & Organization (P&O) matters, working closely with our General Manager and actively supporting our global P&O team at our headquarters in Switzerland.

Key Mission

To identify and attract top-tier talent in Cape Town and build a superb employee journey—from the first interview to the final farewell—ensuring seamless alignment with our company culture.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Director People & Organization, your duties and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Talent Acquisition: Independently drive the end-to-end recruitment process for Cape Town, from active sourcing and interviewing to final hiring,
• Onboarding & Culture: Design a seamless onboarding experience for new hires and champion initiatives that foster a positive, cohesive team culture,
• People Operations: Manage the administrative employee lifecycle, including contract generation, data management, and offboarding,
• Employee Support: Act as the trusted first point of contact for local staff queries and general P&O guidance,
• Global Collaboration: Support the Swiss P&O team with international recruitment coordination and administrative projects.

Qualifications and Skills

As an ideal candidate, you must have the following:

• at least 3–5 years of experience, with a strong focus on Recruitment/Talent Acquisition, ideally within an agency or a fast-paced internal HR team,
• a relevant qualification (e.g., a diploma or degree in HR Management, Psychology, or a related field),
• genuinely passionate about people, culture, and creating a great place to work,
• comfortable working independently, taking initiative, and structuring your own day without constant supervision,
• are organized and meticulous when it comes to contracts and data management,
• a solid understanding of South African labour law (BCEA) regarding contracts and hiring practices,
• proficiency in English (other languages are a plus).

What we offer

On our side, we offer...

• a unique opportunity to build and shape the P&O function for our growing Cape Town office with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility,
• the chance to be a key member of our close-knit Cape Town team while being fully integrated into the P&O structure of a leading Swiss marketing agency,
• flat hierarchies and short decision paths, being part of a young, dynamic, and international team,
• a vibrant office space in Cape Town and a flexible work environment (hybrid work),
• a competitive compensation package.

Interested?

Our recruiter, Julia, looks forward to receiving your online application, including a brief CV. The process is quick and straightforward, taking only a few minutes. There is no need to submit a cover letter; we'd rather get to know you in a personal interview.

Webrepublic is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We will give preference to previously disadvantaged individuals.