Talent Acquisition Specialist

An established organisation is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist, based in Waterfront Cape Town, who can build strong talent pipelines and nurture meaningful candidate relationships. This role requires both strategic thinking and hands on execution in a structured, performance driven recruitment environment.

• Sourcing & Attraction
  • Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract diverse, high quality talent
  • Identify and engage potential candidates through multiple recruitment channels
  • Research, introduce, and onboard new sourcing platforms where applicable
  • Act as a brand ambassador at career fairs, recruitment events, and networking initiatives
  • Drive ad hoc sourcing initiatives to increase candidate volumes and brand visibility
• Recruitment Operations
  • Manage the full end to end recruitment lifecycle for allocated roles
  • Conduct initial screenings and structured interviews
  • Manage and maintain positive candidate engagement throughout the recruitment process
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to understand hiring needs and priorities
  • Ensure recruitment targets and delivery timelines are met
  • Support transformation and diversity objectives within recruitment initiatives
  • Continuously identify opportunities to improve candidate experience and recruitment processes
• Administration & Reporting
  • Handle full recruitment administration, including:
    • Candidate sourcing and screening
    • Interview and assessment coordination
    • Candidate communication and feedback
    • Contract generation and onboarding support
    • Relocation administration where applicable
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and reporting
• Support requisition creation and recruitment process alignment
• Own recruitment workflows and contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives

• Relevant degree or currently studying toward one
• Recruitment experience within a structured or high volume environment
• Exposure to recruitment within financial services or regulated industries
• Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office - essential)
• Experience with psychometric tools and recruitment systems
• Excellent time management with the ability to manage multiple roles and priorities
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Confident, influential, and results driven approach
• Strong organisational, problem solving, and decision making abilities
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to facilitate interviews, group discussions, and presentations professionally
• Analytical mindset with the ability to innovate and adapt recruitment strategies