Talent Acquisition Specialist

Bidvest Bank Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in South Africa is seeking a Recruitment Manager to oversee the recruitment process from sourcing to hiring. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and have 5–8 years of experience in talent acquisition. Responsibilities include partnering with hiring managers, screening candidates, conducting background checks, and reporting on recruitment metrics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Experience covering the entire end‑to‑end recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand business requirements.
• Screen and interview candidates to assess qualifications.
• Conduct thorough background and reference checks.
• Provide candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on recruitment trends.
• Report monthly on recruitment metrics.
• Improve the recruitment process continuously.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of recruitment practices

Ability to manage multiple hiring processes

Relationship management

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Overview

The role is responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process from sourcing and attracting talent to ensuring a smooth hiring experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand the business requirements.
• Screen and interview candidates to assess qualifications, capabilities and skills.
• Conduct thorough background checks, reference checks and pre‑employment processes.
• Provide candidate experience throughout the interview and hiring process.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders and provide insights on recruitment trends.
• Report monthly on recruitment metrics and track progress.
• Improve the recruitment process and continuously drive efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment covering the entire end‑to‑end process.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of recruitment practices and market trends.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple hiring processes simultaneously.
• Relationship management.