Talent Acquisition Specialist (OVA5997)

Ovations Talent Sourcing; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Ovations Talent Sourcing in Johannesburg is seeking a data-driven Specialist Recruiter: Cluster to own the recruitment lifecycle across key business functions on a 6-month contract in the banking sector.

The role covers active sourcing, screening, offers and onboarding, with strategic partnering to translate business needs into tailored sourcing models, build pipelines, and drive DEI goals while tracking metrics for compliance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in end-to-end Talent Acquisition within corporate or complex cluster environments.
• Proven track record in passive candidate sourcing and pipeline building.
• Strong knowledge of local labour laws and DEI best practices.
• Experience with ATS, recruitment analytics and structured assessments.
• Experience in agile delivery frameworks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Talent Acquisition: manage the full hiring lifecycle from vacancy approval to onboarding.
• Strategic Business Partnering: advise line managers and HR partners on sourcing models.
• Pipeline & Market Intelligence: build external talent pools and track labor market insights.
• Assessment & Selection: use structured tools to ensure high quality hires.
• Agile Delivery Management: participate in PI planning and retrospectives to deliver on time and budget.
• Data & Compliance: monitor metrics and ensure policy and regulatory adherence.

Skills

Passive sourcing

Stakeholder management

ATS experience

Data-driven

DEI awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in HR / Industrial Psychology

Tools

ATS

Job description

This is a 6 - month contract with our client in the banking sector
The client will consider a recruiter with experience in Risk functions and marketing, in financial services.
We are seeking a data-driven Specialist Recruiter: Cluster to take full end-to-end ownership of our recruitment lifecycle, talent pipelining, and candidate experience across key business functions.

Responsibilities include:

• End-to-End Talent Acquisition: Manage the full hiring lifecycle from vacancy approval, active sourcing, and screening to offer negotiations and 1-year onboarding integration.
• Strategic Business Partnering: Consult with line managers and HR partners to translate business strategy and workforce planning into tailored sourcing models.
• Pipeline & Market Intelligence: Proactively build external talent pools ahead of demand, leveraging labor market insights and prioritizing DE&I goals.
• Assessment & Selection: Advise on and execute structured assessment tools (interviews, psychometrics, gamification) to ensure high quality of hire.
• Agile Delivery Management: Participate in agile delivery execution routines (PI planning, retrospectives) to deliver hiring projects on time, on quality, and on budget.
• Data & Compliance: Track recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, diversity, cost-per-hire) via dashboards while ensuring strict adherence to group policy and labor regulations.

Requirements include:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • 3-5+ years of end-to-end Talent Acquisition / Specialist Recruiting experience within a corporate or complex cluster environment.
  • Proven track record in passive candidate sourcing, pipeline building, and stakeholder management.
  • Strong working knowledge of local labor legislation (LRA, BCEA, EEA, POPIA) and DE&I best practices.
  • Practical experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), recruitment analytics, and structured assessment methodologies.
  • Experience working within agile delivery frameworks is preferred.