Job Overview

Talent Acquisition Specialist required in Somerset West.

A renowned Manufacturing Engineering company is looking for a “Talent Acquisition Specialist’’ to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in the Helderberg Area.
Excellent salary (subject to background and experience) on offer and internal career advancement opportunities.

Position Overview:
Source, attract, and select top talent to meet our organisation’s long-term goals and global needs and ensure compliance with employment equity regulations.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in talent acquisition.
• Sound knowledge of the South African Labour Laws.
• Familiarity with global recruitment practices and cultural differences.
• Proficiency in using social media, resume databases, and professional networks.
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods.
• In-depth knowledge of candidate sourcing techniques for active and passive candidates.
• Understanding of the differences between various roles within organisations.
• Proven success in previous positions.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Honours Degree in Human Resources Management

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems.
• Professional HR certification.
• Knowledge of Pay Space.

Special requirement(s):

• Willingness to travel outside South Africa

Required Competencies:

• Technical competencies required for the role:
• Experience with HR tools and processes.
• Social media recruiting experience.
• Building talent pipeline experience.
• Knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Behavioural competencies required for the role:

• Achievement orientation
• Concern for order, quality and accuracy
• Initiative
• Information seeking
• Interpersonal understanding
• Customer service orientation
• Analytical thinking
• Professional expertise
• Self-control
• Self-confidence
• Flexibility

Key Performance Areas and Responsibilities:
Sourcing and Recruitment:

• Collaborate with managers to identify talent gaps.
• Create job descriptions and interview questions that reflect the requirements for each position
• Manage the full talent acquisition process from sourcing to onboarding.
• Maintain records of all materials used for recruitment, including interview notes and related paperwork.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition.
• Use next-gen solutions to drive talent acquisition.

Employment Equity Compliance:

• Stay informed about employment equity legislation and regulations in South Africa.
• Ensure fair representation and diversity in our hiring practices.
• Implement employment equity initiatives and monitor progress.
• Maintain employment equity records and submit annual reports.

Global Perspective:

• Understand cultural nuances and adapt recruitment approaches accordingly.
• Factor in international relocation, work permits, and visa processes.

Employer Branding:

• Lead employer branding initiatives to attract talent globally and promote our company as an attractive employer.
• Participate in international job fairs and recruitment events.

Relationship Building:

• Cultivate long-term relationships with potential hires (candidate relationship management).
• Develop strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Attend networking events to stay aware of changes.

Applying for Position:

• Only open to South African citizens.