Talent Sourcer – 12 Months Fixed-Term Contract

South African Reserve Bank; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

South African Reserve Bank is seeking a Talent Sourcer for a 12-month fixed-term contract at Head Office in Pretoria. The role focuses on proactive talent sourcing for critical skills, building pipelines, and leveraging data-driven insights to inform recruitment and workforce planning.

You will partner with recruitment teams and hiring managers, engage passive candidates, and contribute to employer branding while maintaining compliant talent records. The closing date is 4 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources/Social Sciences or equivalent.
• 5–8 years Recruitment and Selection experience in corporate and agency environments.
• Proven track record of successful placements at various levels.
• Experience in MS Office applications and talent acquisition software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies aligned to the Bank’s Talent Acquisition strategy and workforce requirements.
• Conduct talent market research, mapping and intelligence to identify critical skills, talent pools and trends.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines and talent communities for critical, scarce and future-focused skills.
• Identify and engage passive talent through innovative sourcing methodologies, networks and platforms.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition Partners and hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and develop differentiated sourcing strategies.
• Provide talent-market intelligence to inform recruitment and workforce planning decisions.
• Leverage sourcing technology and data analytics to improve reach and efficiency.
• Maintain relationships with external talent ecosystems, including universities and professional bodies.

Skills

Talent sourcing

Recruitment

Talent intelligence

Market mapping

Digital sourcing

Recruitment platforms

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (HR/Social Sciences)

Tools

MS Office

Talent acquisition software

Job description

Job no.: 1835

Job title: Talent Sourcer – 12 Months Fixed-Term Contract

Location: Head Office, Pretoria

Division: HR - Talent, Performance & Reward: Strategic Resourcing and Recruitment Support

Department description: Human Resources Department

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to develop and execute proactive talent sourcing strategies that identify, attract and engage high-quality talent for the South African Reserve Bank (the Bank), with a particular focus on critical, scarce and specialist skills. The position will leverage talent intelligence, market mapping, digital sourcing and data-driven approaches to build sustainable talent pipelines aligned to the Bank’s current and future capability requirements.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies aligned to the Bank’s Talent Acquisition strategy and workforce requirements.
• Conduct talent market research, mapping and intelligence to identify critical skills, talent pools, competitor talent and emerging capability trends.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines and talent communities for critical, scarce, specialist and future-focused skills.
• Identify and engage passive talent through innovative sourcing methodologies, professional networks, digital platforms and targeted talent campaigns.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition Partners and hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and develop differentiated sourcing strategies for priority roles.
• Provide talent-market intelligence and insights to inform recruitment, attraction and workforce planning decisions.
• Leverage sourcing technology, talent intelligence platforms, artificial intelligence and data analytics to improve the quality, reach and efficiency of sourcing activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external talent ecosystems, including professional bodies, universities, specialist networks and industry communities.
• Support executive and specialist talent acquisition through targeted research, talent identification, market mapping and engagement.
• Contribute to the Bank’s employer brand and candidate experience through authentic and personalised talent engagement.
• Track and analyse sourcing performance, pipeline health, conversion rates, market trends and sourcing effectiveness, providing insights to improve Talent Acquisition outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential talent information in accordance with the Bank’s policies, governance requirements and applicable data protection legislation.
• Continuously research emerging sourcing practices, technologies and talent-market trends and recommend improvements to the Bank’s sourcing capability.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external talent partners to strengthen the Bank’s access to high-quality talent.

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent in Human Resources/Social Sciences or equivalent; and
• A minimum of 5-8 years Recruitment and Selection experience which has been gained in a corporate and agency environment.
• Proven track record of successful placements at various levels.
• Experience in MS Office applications and talent acquisition software.

Additional requirements include:

• Talent sourcing and recruitment knowledge and skill;
• Talent intelligence and market mapping knowledge and skill;
• Digital sourcing and research capability;
• Knowledge of recruitment technology and sourcing platforms;
• Data-driven and analytical capability;
• Knowledge of talent-market trends and emerging skills;
• Knowledge of candidate engagement and attraction practices;
• Knowledge of HR processes and Talent Acquisition practices;
• Understanding of data privacy, governance and recruitment compliance requirements;
• Continuous improvement knowledge and skill;
• Stakeholder management knowledge and skill;
• Communication and influencing skills;
• Problem-solving and solution-oriented capability;
• Building and maintaining relationships;
• Results-driven;
• Proactive and innovative;
• Attention to detail; and
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

The closing date for applications is 4 September 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

Shortlisted applicants will be subjected to a psychometric assessment, an appropriate reference check and a security clearance as part of the selection process.

In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.

Human Resources Department