Talent Partner (FTC 6 Months)

Tillo; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rewards and incentives company is seeking a Talent Partner to manage recruitment for its new Cape Town office. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of recruitment experience in tech environments, particularly in hiring software engineers. This role offers a hybrid working model and a variety of benefits including health insurance and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

21 days holiday per annum

Retirement Fund (5%)

Health insurance contribution

Employee Incentive Scheme

Hybrid Working

Top spec equipment

Monthly breakfasts and events

Team Learning & Development budget

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruitment experience, preferably in a tech/startup environment.
• Proven track record in hiring software engineers, especially in PHP, Laravel, Vue, or related tech stacks.
• Solid understanding of the technical recruitment landscape in South Africa, particularly Cape Town.

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle for technical roles, from sourcing to offer stage.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand team needs and craft compelling job specs.

Skills

Recruitment experience in tech/startup environment

Hiring software engineers (PHP, Laravel, Vue)

Understanding of the technical recruitment landscape in South Africa

Strong communication skills

Tools

ATS platforms (Ashby)

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

• Who we’re looking for:A Talent Partner to own core hiring pipelines as we scale in Cape Town and build our presence as an employer of choice.

• The challenge:Help us grown and scale in a new market, collaborating closely with local and internationally based stakeholders.

• Where you’ll work:This role will be based in our Cape Town office 2-3 days per week, you'll be part of our global team, collaborating with colleagues and serving customers across the UK, USA, Australia, South Africa, and beyond.

The Tillo Difference

We're in the business of rewards and incentives, so we know a thing or two about the importance of giving back. We can't grow as a business without growing as individuals, so we are committed to providing a workplace where passionate, driven individuals can thrive. We value collaboration, trust, positivity, and a willingness to learn - only by working as a team will we reach our goals.

We’re the market leader in the UK and are active in a number of other markets including USA, Europe, Australia and India.

Role Overview

As a Talent Partner, you’ll be responsible for hiring top talent in our new Cape Town office, with a core focus on Backend (PHP/Laravel), Frontend (Vue.js), Platform Engineers, and Data Engineers as well as non-technical roles such as Operations and Finance when needed. You’ll also take ownership of our employer branding efforts in Cape Town to help us become a go-to tech employer in the region.

Day to day this role will

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle for technical roles, from sourcing to offer stage.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand team needs and craft compelling job specs.

• Source and engage passive talent across multiple platforms.

• Screen and assess candidates for both technical skill and cultural fit.

• Work with the People and Marketing teams to create and execute local employer branding campaigns (e.g., tech meetups, university outreach, online content).

• Maintain and improve ATS workflows and recruiting processes.

• Track key metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, pipeline quality) and report on hiring progress.

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years of recruitment experience, preferably in a tech/startup environment.

• Proven track record in hiring software engineers, especially in PHP, Laravel, Vue, or related tech stacks.

• Experience hiring for Platform, DevOps, or data engineering roles is a strong plus.

• Solid understanding of the technical recruitment landscape in South Africa, particularly Cape Town.

• Comfortable using ATS platforms (we use Ashby) and sourcing tools e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter

• Experience or strong interest in employer branding, events, or content creation.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to pitch roles and the company culture persuasively.

Bonus Points

• Background working in high-growth startups or scale-ups.

• Experience in hiring non-technical roles such as Operations and Finance.

• Experience working remotely with distributed teams.

• Creative eye for employer brand storytelling or social content.

Benefits

We offer all our employees trust and empower our team to work with flexibility and autonomy. We’re a close-knit team and love working collaboratively, with our hybrid model, our team can come together at our fantastic offices, but also focus in their own space. The Tillo team are a motivated bunch and we all work hard to push Tillo forwards, always innovating. We completely understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a supportive and collaborative working environment with the following benefits:

• 21 days holiday per annum

• Retirement Fund (5%)

• Health insurance contribution

• Employee Incentive Scheme

• Hybrid Working

• Top spec equipment including laptop, mouse, keyboard, monitor

• Anniversary gifts

• Monthly breakfasts, drinks, snacks and events

• Team Learning & Development budget

About Tillo

Tillo makes gift cards, rewards, and incentives simple, efficient, and profitable. Operating in over 37 markets and 25 currencies, Tillo processes billions in gift card transactions through a single, plug-and-go API, powering rewards and incentives for the world’s leading businesses.

Backed by Tenzing, Tillo is setting the global standard for digital gift card infrastructure.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.