221 Talent Acquisition jobs in South Africa

Are you passionate about placing the right people in the right roles and helping a business unlock its potential ? Do you have the commercial mindset , EQ , and drive to source exceptional talent across dynamic markets, experienced in developing recruitment strategies? If so, AltGen wants to meet you!

We're on the lookout for a bold, strategic, and sharp-minded Talent Acquisition Consultant, with 3+ years of experience to help us find, attract, and retain the exceptional talent to scale our internal team. If you believe recruitment is about connecting purpose with potential, this could be your next big move. Your purpose in this role is to become a tried and true business partner, ensuring we have the right people in the right places , ready to contribute to our long-term strategic, operational, and financial goals.

Responsibilities:

• Source, attract, and secure top-tier professionals through direct headhunting, smart advertising, and strategic networking
• Screen and interview with purpose; using proven, outcome-driven methods tailored to AltGen’s unique environment
• Maintain a proactive Resourcing Plan in collaboration with leadership to forecast and fulfil talent needs
• Create compelling job descriptions and ads
• Drive employer branding, champion our values, and amplify our story across platforms
• Onboard and equip new hires to hit the ground running from Day 1
• Design and deliver training that empowers employees and elevates performance
• Build and nurture a Talent Pipeline to future-proof our growth

Requirements:

• 3–5+ years of full life-cycle recruitment experience
• Deep understanding of ATS tools (especially LinkedIn Talent Solutions & RPS)
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (non-negotiable)
• Proven ability to recruit for EQ, potential, and cultural fit – not just a checklist
• Exceptional writing skills, tech-savvy, and highly organised
• A passion for using data and technology to drive recruitment strategy

Ready to change the way recruitment is done?

Apply now – let’s shape the future of AltGen together.

Are you passionate about building high-performing teams that create real impact? Our prestigious client based in the CBD, a trailblazer in their industry, is on the lookout for an experienced HR Talent Partner to help shape the future of their growing organisation.

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead end-to-end talent acquisition across technical, operational, and corporate functions.

Partnering closely with hiring managers and the Executive team, you’ll craft and execute inclusive, values-driven recruitment strategies that attract top talent.

Requirements:

• National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in human resource management, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in full-cycle recruitment, including high-volume, multi-skilled hiring
• Previous Experience Required
• Proven ability to manage multiple roles and stakeholders across various teams
• Strong knowledge of South African labour laws and transformation goals (EE, BBBEE, SDA)
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and experience with ATS and HRIS platforms (e.g., BambooHR, Sage 300 and any ATS)
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines as we are a growing organisation with high recruitment demands
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with both hiring managers and candidates
• Passion for recruitment and contributing to a diverse, inclusive workplace

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across all Teams– from job requisition to onboarding
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce plans and forecast talent needs (specific team and talent mapping)
• Write and manage job advertisements, screen CVs, conduct interviews, and facilitate technical assessments when necessary
• Coordinate panel interviews and final selection processes, especially for technical teams and project-based roles
• Maintain and update job descriptions and recruitment trackers
• Source candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, ATS, industry networks, and direct outreach Attend clean energy job fairs, networking events, and industry conferences to build talent pipelines
• Support hiring managers with interview preparation, role benchmarking, and market insights in collaboration with the Rewards Specialist
• Work with HC Team and the People Partners and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless onboarding for both head office and site-based employees
• Maintain onboarding lists and support the handover process from offer acceptance to start date
• Ensure hiring processes comply with labour laws, POPIA, EE, and internal policies
• Track and report on diversity, EE metrics, and other recruitment KPIs for the Employment Equity Committee
• Support Employment Equity initiatives to increase representation of underrepresented groups within the organization
• Stay up to date on labour market trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor hiring practices in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors
• Drive improvements in recruitment policies, systems, and processes
• Contribute to people-focused projects such as onboarding, talent mapping, and workforce planning

Job title : Talent Acquisition Officer

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The Manager I, Talent Acquisition ensures that staffing requirements are met to identify, attract and onboard top talent to efficiently and effectively meet dynamic business needs. This position is responsible for assisting with development of recruiting strategy and managing a team who assess hiring needs and interview candidates for positions.

• Responsible for leadership, development, implementation and administration of recruitment programs and drive execution of an effective short-term recruiting strategy
• Lead a team responsible for execution of hiring and sourcing talent. Direct activities to assist with development of innovative, creative, and proactive recruitment strategies. Coaches team in collaborating with cross-organizational stakeholders to ensure quality of candidates and to meet the needs of Business
• Evaluate external labor market conditions, analyze hiring trends, turnover rates, and candidate feedback to recommend changes, improvements, solutions for the organization's recruitment strategies in order to adapt activities against changing market conditions and meet expectations of the Business
• Responsible for analyzing data to identify gaps and trends. Contribute to development of recruiting metrics and analytics to help guide decision making, measure team productivity, and program ROI
• Assist in developing strategy to leverage various resources - internet, community organizations, print media, formal/informal networks, colleges, trade associations - to directly and indirectly attract and source qualified candidates. Supports strategies to enhance the company’s diversity recruitment strategy through relationship building.
• Partner with HR and Compensation to share market trend knowledge and develop cross-functional strategy to attract and retain talent through competitive compensation packages and offers
• Ensures the maintenance of accurate and concise records and reports concerning all phases of the recruitment process, working within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and HRIS tools
• Measures team performance against maintaining consistent standards for all applicants and ensuring compliance with all local rules and regulations related to hiring and recruiting
• Responsible for developing and applying an in-depth knowledge of the job specifications to include experience, skills, and behavioral competencies needed for success in each role
• Promote the Company image to candidates and external service providers and ensures that the Company is represented in the most accurate and appropriate way to all candidates and personally drives the highest standards of ethical behavior for all involved in the recruiting process

• Bachelor's Degree in related field; 7+ years of experience (with at least 2 years of progressive management experience) relevant experience preferred
• 2 - 5 Management experience
• 5 - 8 Recruitment experience (Preferably in volume recruit)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to effectively present information to internal and external associates.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead team in organizing and prioritizing projects in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented business environment
• Ability to interpret and analyze recruiting metrics and trends: retention, quality of hire, net throughput, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach and provide direction to a team of employees
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership with focus on continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to foster customer service disposition and sense of professionalism for self and team
• Solid understanding of the organization's business operations and industry. Demonstrated business acumen
• Demonstrated talent with critical thinking; ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Human Resources

• IT Services and IT Consulting

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Time Type: Full time

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We’ve built a reputation in providing solutions for high-volume, low-value

Join the Winning Team | Talent Acquisition Consultant

At Zutari, growth starts with people. We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Consultant to help us secure impactful talent in Africa and the Middle East.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with leaders to attract high-performing engineering and consulting talent.
• Build and nurture strong talent pipelines.
• Deliver a top-notch candidate experience from first contact to onboarding.
• Shape smarter hiring decisions by providing valuable market insights and research.

Minimum Requirements

• A recognized qualification in Human Resources and a background in Professional Services is essential for this position.
• 4 to 6 years of relevant talent acquisition experience in engineering and/or consulting across Africa and/or the Middle East is required.
• Demonstrated ability in building and maintaining strong relationships, with the capability to influence and partner with key stakeholders, is necessary.
• Commercial acumen and a sound understanding of business are vital for strategic support.
• Professional, confident communication and a supportive approach to strategic business partnering are expected in this role.
• Strong administration and planning skills, ensuring compliance with governance standards, are required.
• A commitment to living by the Zutari codes with a focus on compliance and driving transformation is essential.
• Experience with coaching hiring managers and upskilling others is necessary.

About Our Hiring Manager

Recruiter growth is at the heart of my leadership. My commitment goes beyond simply filling roles—my focus is on supporting recruiter capability, enabling colleagues to work on projects that truly transform our clients and our business.

If you join my team, you'll be given the support, coaching, and stretch assignments you need to develop and thrive as a modern recruiter. Together, we’ll drive meaningful, impactful change for Zutari while elevating the profession.

We believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.

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Location: South Africa,100% Remote

Pay Rate: Negotiable + Bonus

MarkJames Search is a global talent consultancy redefining what it means to be a recruitment leader. Through our innovative Managing Partner Program, we empower experienced recruiters to build and scale their own recruitment businesses—combining total autonomy with the backing of a world-class platform. Operating across EMEA and North America, we support FTE, executive search, and contingent hiring, and offer added value services including leadership coaching and AI-powered sourcing.

We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead the end-to-end hiring and onboarding of Managing Partners across the USA and Europe. This strategic role is essential to the continued growth of our Partner network and requires a recruiter who is not only operationally excellent but also a strong brand ambassador who can inspire, assess, and activate entrepreneurial recruiters into our unique platform.

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle for Managing Partners: attraction, assessment, selection, offer, and onboarding.
• Develop and execute scalable sourcing strategies across LinkedIn, job boards, and AI-led platforms (e.g., Clay, HubSpot, Elay).
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of high-calibre recruiters aligned to our values and business model.
• Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience with clear, transparent communication throughout.
• Partner closely with our leadership team to forecast hiring needs and refine the program messaging and materials.
• Oversee onboarding journeys to ensure new Partners are equipped with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to succeed.
• Continuously optimize recruitment processes using data and feedback to drive better conversions and outcomes.
• Champion the MarkJames Search brand and promote our Partner offering across relevant communities and digital spaces.
• Proven experience in talent acquisition, internal recruitment, or agency hiring—ideally within the staffing or recruitment sector.
• Deep understanding of the mindset and motivations of experienced recruiters and consultants.
• Strong sourcing and headhunting skills, including comfort using CRMs, LinkedIn RPS, HubSpot, Job Adder, and AI automation tools.
• Excellent communication, persuasion, and relationship-building abilities.
• Highly autonomous, well-organized, and outcome-driven.
• A genuine passion for recruitment innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Remote First: Work from anywhere—home, co-working space, or the beach.
• Global Brand: Recruit into an established platform with registered entities in the UK, USA, Ireland, Germany, and the Netherlands.
• High-Impact Role: Play a direct role in shaping the future of our business and our Partner network.
• Tools & Support: Access best-in-class recruitment infrastructure and marketing support.
• Culture: Flexible, entrepreneurial, and people-first.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources and Sales
• Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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Electrum is the next-generation payments technology company that provides cloud-native software to optimize the processing of financial transactions. Since 2012, we have established ourselves as a respected payments technology partner through our deep expertise and track record in delivering trusted enterprise-grade payments solutions.

We’ve built a reputation in providing solutions for high-volume, low-value

MSA Outsourcing Solutions is looking for a dynamic Talent Acquisition Representative to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in identifying, attracting, and securing top talent for our clients across various sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute tailored recruitment strategies for a diverse range of roles
• Promote and protect our employer brand through excellent candidate experience
• Source candidates using a variety of channels, including job boards, social media, and networking
• Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate suitability
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline through proactive sourcing and networking
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs and provide expert advice
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including scheduling interviews, providing feedback, and negotiating offers
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their teams, challenges and future plans
• Stay current with industry trends and labor market conditions to provide insights to clients
• Monitor recruitment metrics and reporting to enhance process effectiveness and streamline hiring workflows
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with both candidates and clients to promote long-term partnerships
  
  

• 2+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition
• Proven experience in a fast-paced recruitment role, either within an agency or in house capacity
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and various sourcing techniques
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with candidates and clients effectively
• Strong negotiation skills and a keen eye for identifying top talent
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high level of organization
• Comfortable working in environments with change, ambiguity, and evolving priorities.