Talent Sourcing Specialist

FirstRand; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in Johannesburg seeks a talented individual for a recruitment role focusing on sourcing and influencing candidates for critical positions. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in talent acquisition, ideally at the Executive level, and should be proactive in building candidate pipelines and networks. Excellent communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. This role offers the chance to innovate in a dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Opportunities for innovation

Challenging work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in talent acquisition, ideally with Executive level roles.
• Experience in recruiting for Technology, Marketing, Project Management, and Data & Analytics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Source, qualify and influence talent for various positions.
• Implement recruitment strategies and manage candidate pipelines.
• Build relationships across teams for collaboration.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Recruitment strategies

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant degree / diploma

Job description

Overview

To source, qualify and influence talent for all levels of critical/hard-to-fill positions, develop clearly defined recruitment strategies, and set expectations in partnership with the recruitment team. To creatively and proactively mine social media, networking sites, user groups, passive candidates and the business candidate database to identify, screen and create talent communities and candidate pipelines for current and future positions. This position will ensure that the business is represented in the most accurate and appropriate manner to all candidates.

Responsibilities

• Source, qualify and influence talent for all levels and all types of positions.
• Identify and implement recruitment strategies.
• Mine social media, networking sites, user groups, passive candidates and candidate databases to identify, screen and create talent communities and candidate pipelines for current and future positions.
• Control expenditure and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs.
• Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions.
• Display and encourage an appreciation of teamwork and inclusivity.
• Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own development.
• Provide input into the development of the tactical strategy and develop and implement a supporting operational strategy.
• Manage risks in own area of responsibility.
• Contribute to the successful implementation of HR processes.
• Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications / Ideal Candidate

• Have completed a relevant degree / diploma.
• Have at least 5 years’ experience in talent acquisition with exposure to recruiting at Executive level.
• Experience recruiting for Technology, Marketing, Project Management and Data & Analytics would be advantageous.

What You Will Have Access To

• Challenging work in a complex and exciting environment.
• Opportunities to innovate and create efficiencies.

To Be a Match If You Are

• Able to work under tight deadlines and handle detail-oriented tasks.
• Capable of working effectively under pressure.
• Effective written and verbal communication to stakeholders.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

Job Details: Applications will be accepted ahead of the closing date indicated below. Closing date: 06/02/26. All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless required by law to disclose it to other parties.