Talent Acquisition Specialist

Primary Location: Centurion, ZA

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials - the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth's natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you're supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

JOB TITLE: TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST, CENTURION, GAUTENG

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to help shape the future of our organization. You will play a pivotal role in attracting and hiring top talent for our business. You will work closely with hiring managers, understanding their recruitment needs and guiding them through the hiring process. With your expertise, you'll ensure that we continue to build a diverse and high.

In this position, you will report to the Talent, Learning & Development Manager.

Position is mainly located in Centurion, Gauteng.

You will join a team of professionals who are passionate about identifying and securing top talent for our organization. Our team is collaborative, dynamic, and dedicated to delivering an exceptional recruitment experience. With a strong focus on quality and efficiency, we work together to achieve shared goals while supporting each other's growth and development.

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, talent sourcing, application screening, interviews, and offer processes.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand job requirements, develop role profiles, and create compelling job descriptions.
• Source and engage candidates through various channels (LinkedIn Recruiter would be an advantage).
• Conduct interviews, screen resumes, and assess candidate suitability based on skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Provide a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, maintaining clear and timely communication.
• Maintain accurate records in our recruitment systems, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Build and manage a good talent pipeline of candidates for Market Area Africa.
• Contribute to building an employer brand that attracts top-tier talent.
• Leverage data analytics to track key recruitment metrics, process efficiency, and areas for optimization.

• Support the benefits management processes, inclusive of disability, death, provident fund and medical aid, amongst others.
• Facilitate all employee changes in the payroll and HR systems.

• Provide pragmatic and consistent guidance and advice to managers on grievance, attendance, disciplinary, and performance issues.
• Partner with managers to ensure a high-performance culture within teams.

• Ensure all employee lifecycle administration processes, e.g. new hires, terminations, etc. are complied with.
• Ensure all documents are filed correctly.

• Matric (Grade 12).
• A tertiary qualification would be advantageous.
• 2 years' experience working as an HR Generalist.
• 5 years of experience managing end-to-end recruitment and talent sourcing processes, preferably in a large global organization.
• Experience in the Mining / Engineering / Construction Industry would be an added advantage.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, with the ability to guide and support hiring managers.
• Proficiency in using LinkedIn Recruiter for talent sourcing and MS Office tools, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Copilot, to support data analysis, reporting, and presentation needs.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple recruitment processes and projects simultaneously.
• Data-driven, proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with the focus on continuous improvement.
• A team player with a passion for supporting others and achieving company goals.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a drive for excellence.

• Knowledge of Metso capital equipment products is a plus.
• A high degree of precision and attention to detail.
• Highly organized and able to multitask and prioritize various activities to ensure timely and accurate compliance with schedule and budget requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with visitors, co-workers and management.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work under stress and meet tight deadlines.
• Able to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally.

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

Want to rise above the possible with us?

• Go to our website , click on careers, and start your application.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.