Talent Acquisition Practitioner (Internal Applicants Only)

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology is seeking a Talent Acquisition Practitioner (Internal Applicants Only) on a permanent basis in Cape Town. You will lead end-to-end recruitment, engage stakeholders, and ensure compliant, high-quality hires that meet university objectives. This role requires a National Diploma in HR, 3+ years in TA, and strong communication and analytics skills.

Experience with ATS and higher education is advantageous. Salary is to be confirmed.

Qualifications

• A National Diploma in Human Resources or equivalent in a related field.
• At least three (3) years’ proven end-to-end talent acquisition experience.
• In-depth knowledge of hiring strategies, labour laws, and employment equity.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and resume databases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end Talent Acquisition processes across the University.
• Filling and advertising vacant positions.
• Source applicants to build robust pools and talent pools.
• Process appointments and offers.
• Coordinate onboarding and the new hire process.
• Governance, risk, policy implementation and legislative compliance.
• Project planning for vacancies and reporting at intervals.
• Develop and coordinate job postings aligned with descriptions.
• Conduct screenings, reference checks, verifications, assessments and interviews.
• Provide guidance to panels on policies and legislation.
• Compile talent acquisition reports and monitor metrics.
• Support workforce planning and forecasting.
• General administration, reporting and analytics.
• Internal/external stakeholder liaison.
• Stay updated on TA trends and best practices.
• Ad hoc duties as required.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Applied knowledge of sourcing and tracking systems.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and integrity.

Skills

End-to-end TA

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

National Diploma in HR

B-Tech in HR (advantageous)

Tools

ATS

Resume databases

Job description

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Job Title

Talent Acquisition Practitioner (Internal Applicants Only)

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Human Capital -> Talent Management

Campus/ Location

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Support / Admin

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

22/11/2026

Job Purpose

• To provide responsive applied specialist knowledge, professional, efficient and effective talent acquisition services and expert advice, coordination, and support to the Human Capital Team;
• To partner with Human Capital Business Partners and relevant stakeholders (Senior Management, Human Capital Management team, Line Managers etc) for purposes of assisting the University to attract the best talent available in the market;
• To partner with business leaders and stakeholders in developing and implementing effective talent acquisition strategies that attract, identify, and appoint high-calibre talent.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, promoting employment equity and diversity objectives, enhancing the employer brand, and ensuring the organisation attracts and retains the talent required to achieve its strategic goals.
• Coordinate, execute and facilitate the end-to-end talent acquisition processes (i.e., search, response handling, selection and placement) across the University in support of the Faculties and Departments;
• To provides end-to-end talent acquisition and selection services, ensuring a positive candidate experience, compliance with relevant policies and legislation, and the appointment of high-performing individuals who contribute to the achievement of institutional and strategic objectives.
• To consistently provide applied specialist knowledge, informed and evidence-based professional services and advice to talent acquisition and selection panels and stakeholders on the interpretation and application of all relevant policies, legislation, regulations regarding talent acquisition.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A National Diploma in Human Resources or equivalent in a related field
• A seasoned practitioner with at least three (3) years’ proven experience in end-to-end talent acquisition and selection role, encompassing the full talent acquisition lifecycle from talent sourcing and candidate attraction to assessment, interviewing, selection, and appointment.
• In-depth knowledge of hiring strategies, labour laws, and employment equity.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and resume databases.

Advantageous

• B-Tech in Human Resources management or equivalent in a related field.
• Relevant experience in Higher education.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Partner with business leaders and stakeholders, coordinate, execute and facilitate Talent Acquisition Process end to end
• Filling and Advertising of vacant positions
• Source applicants through a variety of search methods to build a robust applicant pool and talent pools.
• Process appointments and offers
• Coordinate onboarding and new hire process
• Governance, risk, Policy implementation and legislative compliance
• Project planning for filling assigned vacant positions and reporting at predetermined intervals.
• Develop and coordinate job postings in line with approved job descriptions and position requirements.
• Perform all the necessary talent acquisition and selection processes in line with best practice and in compliance with relevant legislation and CPUT policies (e.g., applicant screening, reference checks, verifications, assessment and selection methodologies, interviews, maintain and file interviews data, prepare recommendation reports and secure approvals, offers, employment contract, file handover, onboarding, etc.)
• Take ownership and responsibility for stakeholder engagement and the coordination of the entire talent acquisition and selection project; and associated project reviews.
• Providing guidance and support on talent acquisition policies, procedures, employment equity requirements and applicable labour legislation.
• Compiling talent acquisition reports, monitoring vacancy status and talent acquisition metrics, maintaining talent acquisition records, and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of talent acquisition system data and e-recruitment system.
• Workforce/People planning and succession planning support
• General Administration, Reporting, Record keeping and analytics
• Internal/External Stakeholder Liaison
• Stay abreast of talent acquisition and selection trends and best practices.
• Ad hoc duties as and when required
• Demonstrable experience of excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational and time management abilities, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
• Applied knowledge of applicant sourcing and tracking systems.
• Knowledge of workforce planning, people planning and forecasting.
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, adaptability and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage expectations and maintain a client focused, quality-oriented approach.
• High levels of integrity, dependability, commitment to excellence, professionalism and accountability
• Conscientiousness and versatility

General Information

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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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