Talent Acquisition Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Career development opportunities

Access to recruiting tools

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive end-to-end recruitment for a professional services firm. You will source, screen, interview, and onboard candidates, working with hiring managers to understand needs and implement effective hiring plans.

This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, medical aid, and retirement benefits, with access to modern recruiting tools. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of experience, excellent communication, and solid knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, psychology, business administration or related field.
• 2–4 years of talent acquisition/recruitment experience.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards and professional networks.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of South African labour laws related to hiring.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment process for various roles.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to attract diverse candidates.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand needs and craft hiring plans.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and assess qualifications.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring teams.
• Extend job offers and manage pre-employment screening.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the process.
• Maintain accurate candidate data in the ATS.
• Support employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
• Stay updated on recruitment trends and best practices.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Sourcing strategies

Candidate screening

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/psych/BA or related

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

Job boards

Professional networks

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and rapidly expanding professional services firm based in Sandton, Gauteng , is seeking an enthusiastic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist. This role is pivotal in identifying, attracting, and onboarding top-tier talent to support the company's growth objectives. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from understanding hiring needs and sourcing candidates to coordinating interviews, extending offers, and ensuring a positive candidate experience. The ideal candidate possesses excellent networking skills, a strong understanding of various sourcing methodologies, and a passion for connecting great talent with great opportunities. This is an exciting chance to shape the future workforce of a thriving organization in Sandton, Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for various roles across the organization.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs and develop tailored hiring plans.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and assess candidate qualifications against job requirements.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring teams.
• Extend job offers and manage the pre-employment screening process.
• Ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate candidate data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives to enhance the company's reputation as an employer of choice.
• Stay updated on recruitment trends and best practices.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably within a corporate or agency environment.
• Proven experience using various sourcing channels (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, professional networks).
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Understanding of recruitment best practices and South African labor laws related to hiring.
• Experience recruiting for professional services roles is a plus.
• A proactive and tenacious approach to candidate sourcing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression in talent acquisition.
• A vibrant and collaborative work culture.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Access to cutting-edge recruitment tools and technologies.