Talent Acquisition Specialist

Kurtosys; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days paid leave

Staff appreciation events

Learning platforms access

Global collaboration

Job summary

Kurtosys, a global fintech SaaS provider, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive end-to-end recruitment for software engineering and technology roles. You will source candidates across channels, conduct interviews, and manage stakeholders while building a strong talent pipeline for current and future needs.

Initial on-site presence at Claremont, Cape Town during probation, then moving to hybrid work.

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting IT/fintech/technology roles, ideally within SaaS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to build pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs and criteria.
• Source candidates through online channels and networks.
• Run end-to-end interview and selection processes, including assessments.
• Evaluate candidates using resumes and portfolios.
• Write job descriptions and design interview questions.
• Lead employer branding initiatives with People Ops, Tech, and Marketing.
• Plan and deliver against quarterly and annual hiring forecasts.
• Maintain relationships with past applicants and potential candidates.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Sourcing

Full-cycle recruiting

IT/tech recruitment

ATS

Employer branding

Tools

ATS

Job description

Kurtosys is a global provider of digital marketing and client reporting tools that help asset managers attract and retain investor assets. Since 2002, our team of industry experts has used digital media to transform how financial information is presented, shared, and consumed. With offices in the UK, USA, and South Africa, we have a presence across three continents and a team of over 160 employees. Our clients include some of the world's largest asset managers.

The opportunity

We're looking for a talent acquisition specialist to join our HR and Talent team, focused on sourcing and hiring strong software engineering and technology talent.

You'll own the full recruitment lifecycle — from sourcing candidates across multiple channels, through interviews and selection, to internal stakeholder management and employer branding. You'll also represent People Ops at internal and external events.

To succeed here, you'll need to operate both tactically (filling roles against real deadlines) and strategically (building pipelines ahead of headcount need). Ultimately, you'll build a strong, sustainable pipeline of tech talent for our current and future hiring needs.

Please note: this role requires on-site (based in Claremont, Cape Town) presence during the probation period, after which it will move to a hybrid working arrangement.

What you'll do

• Partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs and selection criteria
• Source candidates through online channels — social platforms, professional networks, and technology-sector partnership communities
• Run interview and selection processes end-to-end, including screening calls, technical/coding assessments, and video or in-person interviews
• Evaluate candidates using resumes, portfolios, and track record, applying your own expertise in the roles you're recruiting for
• Write job descriptions and design interview questions tailored to each role and aligned with our company culture
• Lead employer branding initiatives alongside People Ops, Technology, and Marketing
• Plan and deliver against quarterly and annual hiring forecasts by department
• Maintain strong relationships with past applicants and potential future candidates

What you'll need

• Proven experience as a talent acquisition specialist (or similar) recruiting for IT, fintech, or technology roles, ideally within SaaS companies
• Comfort using social media, resume databases, and professional networks (e.g. LinkedIn)
• Hands-on, full-cycle recruiting experience across a range of interview and evaluation techniques
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A solid understanding of how different technical and business roles differ within an organisation
• Relaxed dress code
• Open, collaborative culture
• 20 days paid leave
• Ongoing staff appreciation events
• Access to learning platforms
• Work alongside experts across the globe

Why Kurtosys

We're an international SaaS fintech company working with modern technology. We promote from within wherever possible and encourage our team to use initiative, think differently, and bring their ideas forward.

We help our customers — including some of the world's most prestigious financial services firms — build stronger engagement with their audiences, and give them the tools to target, share knowledge with, and nurture lasting relationships with their clients and prospects.

Kurtosys is committed to transformation and inclusive hiring. In line with our Employment Equity plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.