Talent Coordinator

Al-Huda School; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Hybrid work model

People-first culture

Diverse, interesting work

Strong support and feedback

Job summary

Octoco is seeking a Talent Coordinator to support the Head of Talent Management in recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, and HR operations. The role offers exposure to the full talent lifecycle in a fast-moving tech consultancy.

You will start by assisting across recruitment and onboarding activities, then gradually take more ownership as you prove your capabilities. A people-focused mindset and interest in tech are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, Psychology, Business, or related field.
• Experience in HR, talent, or people operations is a plus; recent graduates considered.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort communicating with staff from new hires to leadership.
• Willingness to learn HR tools and take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities and schedule interviews.
• Manage onboarding: start dates, contracts, documentation, and meetings.
• Maintain recruitment and onboarding records.
• Prepare for performance review cycles with management feedback.
• Assist remuneration review prep and payroll communications.
• Support day-to-day HR admin, leave tracking, and time logging checks.
• Organise internal HR events and keep the event calendar up to date.
• Suggest improvements to HR and talent processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Discretion

Tech interest

Proactivity

Driver's license

Education

Degree in HR or related field

Tools

HR software

Job description

Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualification level

Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026. Interviews held on a rolling basis

Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Role

We're looking for a Talent Coordinator to join Octoco and work alongside our Head of Talent Management. Talent Management at Octoco covers a lot of ground, from recruitment and onboarding through to performance reviews, career development, recognition, and the everyday HR admin that keeps a growing tech consultancy running smoothly.

This role is a great fit for someone who is genuinely interested in people, enjoys the variety of HR work, and wants to be part of building a workplace where engineers can do their best work. You'll start by supporting the Head of Talent Management across a range of activities and gradually take more ownership as you find your feet.

What You'll Be Doing

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinating recruitment activities, including tracking candidates, reviewing CVs alongside the Head of Talent Management, and scheduling interviews.
• Keeping candidate communication on track so people know where they stand at each stage.
• Coordinating onboarding for new hires, from confirming start dates and sending contracts to collecting documentation and setting up the right meetings.
• Maintaining accurate recruitment and onboarding records.
• Preparing for performance review cycles by consolidating feedback and relevant information from managers and team members.
• Helping run recognition initiatives and events.
• Researching and proposing ideas for new recognition or culture initiatives.
• Assisting with remuneration review preparation, including consolidating performance data and helping with the admin that follows (salary letters, payroll updates, communication of rate changes).

HR Admin, Events & Process

• Supporting day-to-day HR admin, including leave tracking, salary documentation, and time-logging checks.
• Helping organise internal team events and keeping the company event calendar up to date.
• Looking out for ways HR and talent processes could work better, and helping implement changes once they're agreed.
• Keeping HR records accurate and admin tasks moving along on time.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Psychology, Business, or a related field.
• Some experience in HR, talent, or people operations is a plus, though we're also open to recent graduates who can show a genuine interest in the field.
• Strong organisational skills and a good eye for detail. A lot of this role is keeping multiple things moving at once.
• Comfortable communicating with people across the business, from new hires to senior leadership.
• Discretion and good judgement when handling confidential information.
• An interest in tech and engineering environments, even if you don't come from one yourself.
• Familiarity with HR tools or willingness to learn them quickly.
• A proactive nature and a willingness to take ownership of the things you commit to.
• As the role includes event planning and employee wellness, you must have a valid driver's license to help run errands.

What You'll Get From Us

• Career Growth: Room to grow into broader talent management and people leadership roles.
• Flexibility: A hybrid working model built on trust and self-management.
• People-First Culture: A supportive, inclusive team where you'll feel like you matter.
• Interesting Work: Exposure to the full talent lifecycle in a fast-moving tech consultancy.
• Strong Support: Regular one-on-ones and structured quarterly reviews.
• Rapid Learning: Hands-on experience across recruitment, performance, career development, recognition, and HR operations.