Talent Acquisition Officer

Bearing Man Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for a Talent Acquisition Officer in Johannesburg. The role involves end-to-end recruitment, including drafting job ads and screening applicants. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, a bachelor's degree in HR, and a minimum of three years' recruitment experience. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with hiring managers and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum three to five years of recruitment experience.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to execute with a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens.

Responsibilities

• End to end recruitment with the hiring manager.
• Draft job advertisements.
• Screen and shortlist applicants with the hiring manager.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Diversity, equity, and inclusion awareness

Education

Grade 12 Certificate NQF 4

Bachelor’s degree in human resource / industrial psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Desktop publishing software

Job description

Job title : Talent Acquisition Officer

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : September 11, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Responsibilities :

End to end recruitment with the relevant hiring manager

Draft job advertisements

Recruit qualified candidates according to the job specifications, using the relevant recruitment databases

Screen and shortlist applicants with the hiring manager, ensuring that applicants meet the minimum requirements

Schedule interviews for shortlisted employees along with the hiring manager

Schedule all the relevant verification checks for shortlisted candidates, including criminal, credit (where applicable), telephonic reference, qualification and other relevant checks

Provide regular updates to the hiring manager on vacant positions

Administer and maintain the recruitment database

Assist in compiling monthly reports on recruitment stats

Represent the company in all forms of communication, maintaining good working relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders, external suppliers, and clients.

Respond to and follow up on all enquiries by email, telephone and personal visits as required.

Responsible for building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 Certificate NQF 4

Bachelor’s degree in human resource / industrial psychology

Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of progressive recruitment experience

Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office and desktop publishing software

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Exceptional organisational skills and impeccable attention to detail.

A high degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including Board members, senior executives, and staff.

Experience in sourcing candidates from LinkedIn, Pnet & other recruitment portals

Strong problem-solving, negotiation & influencing skills

Strong ability to execute work with a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens.

Ability to complete a high volume of tasks and projects with little or no guidance.

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