Talent Acquisition Partner

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cape Town seeks a Talent Acquisition Partner to lead end-to-end recruitment processes and develop inclusive strategies to attract talent. The role demands at least 4 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment and strong knowledge of South African labour laws. This position is ideal for those passionate about building high-performing teams in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in recruitment.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour laws.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across all teams.
• Partner with hiring managers on workforce plans.
• Coordinate recruitment processes and ensure compliance with laws.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management

Tools

BambooHR

Sage 300

Job description

Talent Acquisition Partner position available in Cape Town.

Are you passionate about building high-performing teams that create real impact? Our prestigious client based in the CBD, a trailblazer in their industry, is on the lookout for an experienced HR Talent Partner to help shape the future of their growing organisation.

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead end-to-end talent acquisition across technical, operational, and corporate functions.

Partnering closely with hiring managers and the Executive team, you’ll craft and execute inclusive, values-driven recruitment strategies that attract top talent.

Requirements:

• National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in human resource management, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in full-cycle recruitment, including high-volume, multi-skilled hiring
• Previous Experience Required
• Proven ability to manage multiple roles and stakeholders across various teams
• Strong knowledge of South African labour laws and transformation goals (EE, BBBEE, SDA)
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and experience with ATS and HRIS platforms (e.g., BambooHR, Sage 300 and any ATS)
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines as we are a growing organisation with high recruitment demands
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with both hiring managers and candidates
• Passion for recruitment and contributing to a diverse, inclusive workplace

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across all Teams– from job requisition to onboarding
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce plans and forecast talent needs (specific team and talent mapping)
• Write and manage job advertisements, screen CVs, conduct interviews, and facilitate technical assessments when necessary
• Coordinate panel interviews and final selection processes, especially for technical teams and project-based roles
• Maintain and update job descriptions and recruitment trackers
• Source candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, ATS, industry networks, and direct outreach Attend clean energy job fairs, networking events, and industry conferences to build talent pipelines
• Support hiring managers with interview preparation, role benchmarking, and market insights in collaboration with the Rewards Specialist
• Work with HC Team and the People Partners and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless onboarding for both head office and site-based employees
• Maintain onboarding lists and support the handover process from offer acceptance to start date
• Ensure hiring processes comply with labour laws, POPIA, EE, and internal policies
• Track and report on diversity, EE metrics, and other recruitment KPIs for the Employment Equity Committee
• Support Employment Equity initiatives to increase representation of underrepresented groups within the organization
• Stay up to date on labour market trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor hiring practices in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors
• Drive improvements in recruitment policies, systems, and processes
• Contribute to people-focused projects such as onboarding, talent mapping, and workforce planning