Talent Business Partner

EDF power solutions South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF Power Solutions Southern Africa is seeking a Talent Business Partner to lead recruitment efforts across the organization. The role includes managing the full recruitment lifecycle, supporting hiring managers, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of recruitment experience, particularly in renewable energy sectors. Join us in shaping the workforce for Africa's clean energy transition.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in recruitment, including high-volume hiring.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and business partnering skills.
• Strong command of labour legislation and recruitment best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment from job request to onboarding.
• Coordinate with external recruitment agencies and maintain recruitment trackers.
• Drive improvements in recruitment policies and report on recruitment metrics.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Business partnering

Labour legislation

Recruitment best practices

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Business Administration

Tools

Applicant tracking systems (ATS)

Job description

About EDF Power Solutions Southern Africa

EDF Power Solutions Southern Africa is a leading provider of integrated energy solutions and a merger between EDF Renewables and EDF's International Division in the region. With a rapidly expanding portfolio—over 1.4 GW under construction and 5 GW targeted by 2030—EDF Power Solutions is driving innovation and sustainability across Southern Africa through wind, solar, hydro, and battery storage projects.

The Role

We are looking for a Talent Business Partner to lead end-to-end recruitment across the organisation. This role is key in shaping the company's workforce by managing the full recruitment lifecycle, supporting hiring managers, maintaining compliance, and building a consistent and professional candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruitment from job request to offer and onboarding

Write job ads, source candidates, manage job boards and internal databases

Coordinate and brief external recruitment agencies

Maintain the job description library, recruitment trackers, and onboarding lists

Conduct CV screening, schedule interviews, and gather feedback

Administer recruitment payments and agency contracts through Coupa

Support hiring managers with market insights and interview processes

Drive improvements in recruitment policies, processes, and reporting

Ensure compliance with labour laws, EE, POPIA, and company procedures

Supervise and mentor a Talent Acquisition Administrator

Manage assessment centres, update careers portals, and oversee candidate experience

Provide quarterly reports on recruitment volumes, trends, and metrics

What You'll Need

Qualifications & Experience (Required) :

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Minimum 5 years' experience in recruitment, including high-volume, multi-skilled hiring

Proven stakeholder engagement and business partnering skills

Strong command of labour legislation and recruitment best practices

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Preferred :

2+ years recruiting in the renewable energy or infrastructure sectors

Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment analytics

Experience supporting recruitment for technical and site-based roles

Why Join Us?

Join a dynamic and mission-driven organisation powering Africa's clean energy transition. As a Talent Business Partner, you'll help shape the teams building the region's most ambitious renewable energy projects.

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