Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Electrum is a next-generation payment software technology company.

Since 2012, we've delivered trusted, enterprise-grade, cloud-native software to optimise financial transaction processing. Our deep expertise has established us as a respected partner in high-volume, low-value payment schemes, enabling clients to deliver services to millions of South Africans daily.

At Electrum, we are grounded in impact - designing solutions that matter, acting with urgency, and continuously learning as we scale. We believe in creating together - working side by side with our clients and teams to build meaningful, lasting solutions. We prioritise making it safe - encouraging open communication, smart risk-taking, and trust so that creativity and alignment thrive. And we back empowered strong teams - hiring brilliant people, collaborating hard, and holding each other to high standards while leading with empathy and kindness.

When you join the Electrum team, you'll get to:

• Be part of the entire journey - from the spark of an idea to the final product launch.
• Grow your skills through world-class training and hands on learning every day.
• Receive mentorship and guidance from industry leaders who are invested in your success.
• Work in a dynamic, innovative workplace where collaboration and creativity thrive.
• Tackle real world customer challenges and see the impact of your work firsthand.
• Explore plenty of opportunities to grow your career and expand your expertise.
• Gain valuable experience in a leading FinTech environment, contributing to meaningful, high impact projects.

The Talent and Candidate Experience Coordinator plays a pivotal role in delivering a seamless, high quality experience across the full Talent Acquisition lifecycle-from attraction and recruitment through to onboarding and early employment. This role is central to ensuring every candidate and new hire interaction reflects efficiency, engagement, and a premium employer experience.

The Coordinator serves as the operational backbone of the Talent Acquisition function, ensuring recruitment processes run smoothly, on time, and to a high standard. The role also supports strategic initiatives, including the delivery of early career programmes such as internships and graduate schemes, contributing to a strong talent pipeline and enhancing the organisation's employer brand.

What you will need:

Educational qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (advantageous but not essential)

Relevant Experience

• 1-3 years in HR, TA, People Ops, or recruitment coordination.
• Preferred: Onboarding, recruitment admin, or employee experience support.
• Advantageous: Internship/graduate programme exposure.
• Experience with ATS, HRIS, or similar systems.
• Basic labour law/HR best practices knowledge.

Skills

• Strong organization, admin, and detail focus.
• Effective communication (verbal/written).
• Ability to manage fast paced, multiple priorities.
• Proficient in HR systems, ATS, and Google Workspace.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Discretion with sensitive information.

Competencies

• Customer/Candidate Focus: Deliver people centric experience.
• Ownership & Accountability: Take responsibility for delivery/outcomes.
• Proactivity: Anticipate needs, take initiative.
• Collaboration: Work effectively across teams/stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Thrive in dynamic environments.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy/quality.
• Resilience & Drive: Maintain momentum, meet deadlines.
• Professionalism & Integrity: Maintain confidentiality/ethics.

Why Join Electrum?

• We believe in a People First approach, ensuring a culture where you can thrive and make a real difference

Your Career & Culture

• Career Growth: Delivering world class financial software is challenging, but your effort will earn you hands on experience with products used by millions, accelerating your career.
• Strong Teams: We keep teams small, focused, and collaborative to maximize impact.
• Transparency: We openly discuss strategy, finances, and salaries. Mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities that we actively discuss.

1. Autonomy: We trust you. You're expected to seek out the data needed for informed decisions and manage your own time-knowing when to focus and when to recharge.

• Shared Vision: You'll have the power to shape the vision of how we build the future of financial services.

Practical Perks

1. Here's how we support our culture:

• Flexible Work: Office first environment with flexible hours.
• Generous Leave: Starting at 20 days per year.
• Office Perks (Cape Town): Fully stocked kitchen and daily catered lunch.
• Social Life: Regular team activities like hikes, getaways, and dinners