Talent Acquisition Specialist - Tech Recruitment

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

HR certifications support

Health insurance and retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the HR team in Bloemfontein. The role focuses on identifying, attracting, and hiring top tech talent, managing full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to offers, and shaping the company's workforce.

You will build pipelines, partner with hiring managers, coordinate interviews, and monitor recruitment metrics to improve time-to-fill and candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or Recruiter, with a focus on technical recruitment.
• Strong understanding of the IT landscape and various technology roles.
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and various sourcing tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with hybrid work models and fostering inclusive hiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates for technical roles across various departments.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job posting, candidate screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of potential candidates through networking, database searches, and social media engagement.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and provide guidance on recruitment best practices.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, manage candidate communication, and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the process.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide regular reports on pipeline status, time-to-hire, and source effectiveness.

Skills

Technical recruitment

IT landscape knowledge

ATS experience

Communication skills

Negotiation

Tools

ATS

Sourcing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their Human Resources team in Bloemfontein . This role is crucial in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent, particularly within the technology sector. You will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing candidates and conducting initial screenings to coordinating interviews and extending offers. This position offers an excellent opportunity to shape the company's workforce by recruiting skilled professionals and contributing to a positive candidate experience, working in a collaborative HR department.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates for technical roles across various departments.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job posting, candidate screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of potential candidates through networking, database searches, and social media engagement.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and provide guidance on recruitment best practices.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, manage candidate communication, and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the process.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide regular reports on pipeline status, time-to-hire, and source effectiveness.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or Recruiter, with a focus on technical recruitment.
• Strong understanding of the IT landscape and various technology roles.
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and various sourcing tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with hybrid work models and fostering inclusive hiring practices.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and HR certifications.
• Hybrid work arrangement allowing for flexibility and work-life balance.
• Be part of a growing organization and contribute to building a strong team in Bloemfontein .