Talent Analyst

AltGen Holdings; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm in Stellenbosch is seeking a driven Talent Analyst. The ideal candidate will manage recruitment processes, engage with clients, and attract top talent. A Bachelor's Degree and over one year of experience in recruitment, sales, or consulting are advantageous. This role offers an opportunity to thrive in a performance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is highly advantageous.
• 1+ years’ experience in recruitment or a background in sales or consulting.

Responsibilities

• Manage 360° recruitment processes: client briefings, sourcing, interviews, placements.
• Engage with clients to understand workforce needs and build talent strategies.
• Identify and attract top-tier candidates through strategic sourcing.
• Provide consultative hiring advice, including salary benchmarks.
• Build deep relationships with candidates and clients.
• Collaborate internally to improve processes and share insights.
• Use tools effectively to manage pipelines and workflows.

Job description

We’re looking for a driven and dynamic Talent Analyst to join our team at our head office in Stellenbosch.

If you’re passionate about people, thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment, and love the idea of connecting exceptional talent with impactful opportunities, this could be the perfect role for you.

As a Talent Analyst, you’ll partner with clients and candidates across diverse sectors, from finance and engineering to climate-tech and sustainability, to deliver strategic, high-quality recruitment solutions that make a real difference.

This is a target-driven role, ideal for someone who thrives under pressure, enjoys building relationships, and has the commercial mindset needed to succeed in a sales-focused recruitment environment.

Requirements

• A bachelor's Degree is highly advantageous
• 1+ years’ experience in recruitment or a background in sales or consulting

Responsibilities

• Manage 360° recruitment processes: client briefings, sourcing, interviews, placements
• Engage with mission-driven clients to understand workforce needs and build talent strategies
• Identify and attract top-tier candidates through strategic sourcing and engagement
• Provide consultative hiring advice, including salary benchmarks, market insights, and long-term planning
• Build deep, trust-based relationships with candidates and clients
• Collaborate internally to improve processes, share insights, and build sector knowledge
• Use tools (ATS/CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.) effectively to manage pipelines and workflows