526 Talent Acquisition jobs in South Africa

Overview

Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Johannesburg (3 month contract). Mimecast is looking for a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to join our fast-paced global talent acquisition team, in a temporary role for up to 3 months. As a customer centric professional, you will play a key role in delivering a great experience to our candidates, hiring managers and recruiters, delivering the highest degree of administrative support and operational excellence across our talent acquisition team. Based out of our Johannesburg, you will support our EMEA operations, as well collaborating and working with the broader EMEA & APAC Talent Acquisition team.

This is a great opportunity for a dynamic individual who is developing their career within Talent Acquisition / HR, excels at managing and prioritising a varied workload, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Assist with advertising vacancies maximising all available sources, including Mimecast website, job boards, CV sites, LinkedIn etc, helping draft job advertisements when required.
• Assist with interview booking, coordinating both candidates and interviewers’ diaries along with room / zoom bookings.
• Provide support for preboarding, onboarding and induction of new starters.
• Work closely with recruiters to draft employment contracts and offer letters, ensuring that all employee documentation is properly signed and accounted for.
• Manage the background screening process for new hires, collaborating with our 3rd party partner, ensuring compliance, and acting on any flagged risks.
• Maintain data and process integrity, via our Applicant Tracking System, and employee file management.
• Corresponding with and creating great relationships with talent acquisition and HR colleagues, hiring managers and stakeholders.
• Provide proactive communication with candidates in the recruitment workflow such as organising interviews and requests for more information.
• Provide vendor support, for onboarding new vendors and organising and tracking payments for existing vendors.
• Assist with the planning and logistics of recruiting events and career fairs.

• Highly motivated and able to quickly pick up processes and ways of working
• Strong understanding and hands on experience using Workday ATS alongside Zoom.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and problem solve, with good attention to detail
• Effective multitasker that can remain calm and in control whilst under pressure
• Positive attitude with a can-do flexible approach
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Confident using Microsoft Office suite including Excel
• Knowledge of other recruitment technologies preferable but not essential

Cybersecurity is a community effort. This company commits to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone – unless they’re a cybercriminal. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups. We consider everyone equally: your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won’t affect your application.

Due to certain obligations to our customers, an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks, conducted in accordance with local law.

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Software Development, and Computer and Network Security

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 payment schemes and services that enable our clients to deliver to their customers at scale. We love that the projects we work on touch the lives of millions of South Africans daily, making a real difference.

We hire the best of the best and we offer great opportunities for personal growth and career progression.

Are you passionate about finding great technical talent and matching them with exciting opportunities in the tech space? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love being at the forefront of innovation? If so, we want you to join our team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist.

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist with relevant experience in sourcing talent for technical roles such as Engineering and Application Support and other customer-facing roles. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process by using an applicant tracking system to follow candidates through the process, ensuring a positive and seamless candidate experience. You'll collaborate with various teams to understand their team needs, develop effective recruitment strategies, sourcing top candidates to fill our vacancies and ensure a positive experience for candidates. Come and experience the thrill of working alongside brilliant minds, pushing boundaries, and witnessing the transformative power of our payments technology.

Responsibilities:

Sourcing candidates:

• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and teams to deeply understand their talent requirements
• Develop and maintain a network of potential candidates through proactive sourcing, leveraging online platforms, social media, networking events, and referrals
• Source candidates using a variety of platforms such as LinkedIn
• Nurture candidate relationships, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
• Manage internship and graduate programs to attract young talent and maintain a pipeline for recruitment including organising career days at universities
• Identify cost-effective sourcing strategies and minimise external recruitment costs while maintaining quality

Develop and maintain a recruitment strategy:

• Collaborate with the People Operations team to align recruitment strategies with overall company culture and values
• Contribute to the development and execution of the talent acquisition strategy, taking into account the company's growth plans and long-term objectives
• Support and uphold DEI strategies to achieve an annual hiring plan that emphasises diversity, equity and inclusion as core pillars of our workforce planning strategy

Recruitment execution:

• Work closely with hiring managers to define job descriptions, qualifications, and interview processes that are aligned with the company's strategic goals
• Screen, and assess candidates using a variety of methods, such as CV reviews, interviews, and skills assessments
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and interviewers
• Conduct thorough reference and background checks
• Provide guidance to hiring managers on best practices for interviewing, candidate evaluation, and selection
• Manage multiple open positions simultaneously, adhering to timelines and ensuring timely communication with stakeholders
• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies
• Ensures that a diverse pool of candidates is sourced and considered for each role
• Reduce time-to-fill metrics by implementing efficient recruitment processes and leveraging technology where applicable
• Collaborate with People Operations and Finance teams to ensure alignment between hiring plans and budget constraints
• Monitor and manage recruitment-related expenses, reporting on budget adherence and providing insights for optimisation
• Negotiate packages with candidates

Increase Brand Awareness:

• Partner with Marketing to develop and drive Electrum brand awareness
• Create brand awareness around for Electrum via online channels such as LinkedIn

Reporting, Systems and Administration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative recruitment technologies and tools to streamline processes
• Gather and analyse data with useful HR metrics, like time to hire and employee turnover rates

• Analyse market trends and competitor insights to make recommendations on evolving recruitment strategies
• Utilise data and metrics to assess the effectiveness of different sourcing channels, and adjust strategies accordingly

• Degree / Diploma in Human Resources Management an equivalent business degree
• Minimum 3 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment
• Previous experience within the Information Technology sector - hiring Software Developers, Engineers, Sales and Operations
• Proven experience managing the talent acquisition life cycle (full end-to-end recruitment process)

Advantageous for the role:

• Previous experience in any ATS is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of Google suite is a must for this role
• Gmail, Sheets and Google Docs
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and delegate where needed
• Ability to work on multiple roles and searches at the same time
• Excellent time management skills, and ability to meet deadlines
• Adequate change management skills
• High ethical and confidentiality standards

A good work-life balance is very important at Electrum. To help you manage your own time and energy, Electrum offers benefits such as:

• Flexibility around core working hours

• Daily cooked lunches and a stocked kitchen for the mid-day nibbles
• Team socialising, getaways, and social outings

We have created a safe, transparent environment where we know mistakes happen, and that’s okay. We even have a 3 step approach to dealing with them:

1. Tell everyone about it
2. Fix the mistake
3. Tell everyone about the solution

You are responsible for your actions – both the successes and the failures.

As a Talent Acquisition - Sourcer , you’ll live at the top of the funnel — hunting exceptional talent for roles in the Sales and Marketing pods. You’ll report to the Recruiting Manager, but you’ll follow overarching direction and strategy from the Sourcing Coordinator Manager, and you’ll lend support to the Sourcing Operations Specialist to help ensure our pipelines stay active and never go dry.

Your job: build high-quality shortlists fast. You’ll focus on LinkedIn outreach, Boolean searches, and talent mapping. You’ll deliver pre-screened or high-interest candidates to the recruiters in your pod so they can move quickly.

You are not responsible for client communication or full-cycle recruiting. You are the sharpest hunter in the game.

• Source Candidates for Assigned Pod – Deliver high-quality, pre-screened candidates to recruiters weekly; Adjust the search strategy based on feedback from the pod team; Maintain close alignment with the vertical-specific hiring bar
• Be a LinkedIn Power User – Run advanced boolean searches, build talent pipelines, and iterate messaging; Send high-volume, targeted outreach via LinkedIn, email, and sourcing tools; Track sourcing funnel metrics and iterate on what works
• Support Sourcing Ops (Company-Wide) – Contribute to re-engagement campaigns, mass outreach, and inbound funnel cleanup; Log sourcing activity and data consistently in Ashby and/or ClickUp; Coordinate with the Sourcing Manager to share best practices across pods
• Partner with Recruiters – Sync weekly to understand open roles and search priorities; Accept fast feedback and revise sourcing accordingly; Escalate spec confusion or sourcing blocks quickly

• An elite sourcer who lives on LinkedIn and loves the hunt
• Fast, focused, and iterative—you get better every week
• Organized and responsive—you support multiple recruiters and stay on top of it
• Coachable and collaborative—you take feedback and improve without ego

• You build tight shortlists within days
• Recruiters say your candidates match the spec and move fast
• Pod Leads rely on you to unlock stuck roles
• The Sourcing Manager sees clean funnels and measurable improvement

To be considered for this role these steps need to be followed:

• Fill in the application form
• Record a video showcasing your skill sets

• Entry level

• Contract

• Human Resources

• Marketing Services

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.

Position : Talent Acquisition Specialist

Work Hours (Client) : Around 9am-5pm EST - Mon to Fri

Pay Range : $1500 - $000 USD / month (with COMMISSION!) (varies based on skill set and experience level)

Location of Search : South Africa, Latin America

Work Location : REMOTE

Company / Client Overview :

We provide vehicle and equipment inspections and are currently looking to hire independent 1099 contractors across the U.S. to perform these inspections.

Duties and Responsibilities :

We are seeking an experienced recruiter to help scale a growing network of independent vehicle and equipment inspection contractors across the U.S. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll be responsible for recruiting 1099 contractors, focusing on bulk hiring in blue-collar industries. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a lean, fast-paced startup environment.

• Recruit and build a nationwide network of blue-collar 1099 contractors for vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Use creative sourcing strategies including job boards, Facebook groups, classifieds, referrals, and cold outreach.
• Post and promote roles on non-traditional platforms and social media to reach a broader contractor audience.
• Operate in a lean startup environment using simple tools like Google Sheets, Typeform, Trello, and email, without a fancy ATS.
• Manage job postings, screen candidates, and maintain clear records of applicants.
• Collaborate with the team to improve recruitment strategies and address sourcing challenges with minimal resources.
• Provide a friendly, professional experience to all candidates while adapting to a fast-moving, evolving process.

Minimum Requirements :

Language requirement: Excellent English communication skills (close to native accent required)

Education : Bachelor's Degree (ideally)

Experience : 2-3 years of related experience in bulk or high-volume recruiting

Industry : bulk or high-volume recruiting, preferably for part-time contract or blue-collar roles (e.g., inspectors, technicians, mechanics)

Required Experience : Unclear Seniority

Key Skills : Illustration, Defence, HVAC, AJAX, Drafting, Customer Development

Employment Type : Full Time

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary : 1500 - 2000 USD

Position : Talent Acquisition Specialist

Work Hours (Client) : Around 9am-5pm EST - Mon to Fri

Pay Range : $1500 - $000 USD / month (with COMMISSION!) (varies based on skill set and experience level)

Location of Search : South Africa, Latin America

Work Location : REMOTE

Company / Client Overview :

We provide vehicle and equipment inspections and are currently looking to hire independent 1099 contractors across the U.S. to perform these inspections.

Duties and Responsibilities :

We are seeking an experienced recruiter to help scale a growing network of independent vehicle and equipment inspection contractors across the U.S. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll be responsible for recruiting 1099 contractors, focusing on bulk hiring in blue-collar industries. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a lean, fast-paced startup environment.

• Recruit and build a nationwide network of blue-collar 1099 contractors for vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Use creative sourcing strategies including job boards, Facebook groups, classifieds, referrals, and cold outreach.
• Post and promote roles on non-traditional platforms and social media to reach a broader contractor audience.
• Operate in a lean startup environment using simple tools like Google Sheets, Typeform, Trello, and email, without a fancy ATS.
• Manage job postings, screen candidates, and maintain clear records of applicants.
• Collaborate with the team to improve recruitment strategies and address sourcing challenges with minimal resources.
• Provide a friendly, professional experience to all candidates while adapting to a fast-moving, evolving process.

Minimum Requirements :

Language requirement: Excellent English communication skills (close to native accent required)

Education : Bachelor's Degree (ideally)

Experience : 2-3 years of related experience in bulk or high-volume recruiting

Industry : bulk or high-volume recruiting, preferably for part-time contract or blue-collar roles (e.g., inspectors, technicians, mechanics)

Required Experience : Unclear Seniority

Key Skills : Illustration, Defence, HVAC, AJAX, Drafting, Customer Development

Employment Type : Full Time

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary : 1500 - 2000 USD

Position : Talent Acquisition Specialist

Work Hours (Client) : Around 9am-5pm EST - Mon to Fri

Pay Range : $1500 - $000 USD / month (with COMMISSION!) (varies based on skill set and experience level)

Location of Search : South Africa, Latin America

Work Location : REMOTE

Company / Client Overview :

We provide vehicle and equipment inspections and are currently looking to hire independent 1099 contractors across the U.S. to perform these inspections.

Duties and Responsibilities :

We are seeking an experienced recruiter to help scale a growing network of independent vehicle and equipment inspection contractors across the U.S. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll be responsible for recruiting 1099 contractors, focusing on bulk hiring in blue-collar industries. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a lean, fast-paced startup environment.

• Recruit and build a nationwide network of blue-collar 1099 contractors for vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Use creative sourcing strategies including job boards, Facebook groups, classifieds, referrals, and cold outreach.
• Post and promote roles on non-traditional platforms and social media to reach a broader contractor audience.
• Operate in a lean startup environment using simple tools like Google Sheets, Typeform, Trello, and email, without a fancy ATS.
• Manage job postings, screen candidates, and maintain clear records of applicants.
• Collaborate with the team to improve recruitment strategies and address sourcing challenges with minimal resources.
• Provide a friendly, professional experience to all candidates while adapting to a fast-moving, evolving process.

Minimum Requirements :

Language requirement: Excellent English communication skills (close to native accent required)

Education : Bachelor's Degree (ideally)

Experience : 2-3 years of related experience in bulk or high-volume recruiting

Industry : bulk or high-volume recruiting, preferably for part-time contract or blue-collar roles (e.g., inspectors, technicians, mechanics)

Required Experience : Unclear Seniority

Key Skills : Illustration, Defence, HVAC, AJAX, Drafting, Customer Development

Employment Type : Full Time

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary : 1500 - 2000 USD

Position : Talent Acquisition Specialist

Work Hours (Client) : Around 9am-5pm EST - Mon to Fri

Pay Range : $1500 - $000 USD / month (with COMMISSION!) (varies based on skill set and experience level)

Location of Search : South Africa, Latin America

Work Location : REMOTE

Company / Client Overview :

We provide vehicle and equipment inspections and are currently looking to hire independent 1099 contractors across the U.S. to perform these inspections.

Duties and Responsibilities :

We are seeking an experienced recruiter to help scale a growing network of independent vehicle and equipment inspection contractors across the U.S. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll be responsible for recruiting 1099 contractors, focusing on bulk hiring in blue-collar industries. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a lean, fast-paced startup environment.

• Recruit and build a nationwide network of blue-collar 1099 contractors for vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Use creative sourcing strategies including job boards, Facebook groups, classifieds, referrals, and cold outreach.
• Post and promote roles on non-traditional platforms and social media to reach a broader contractor audience.
• Operate in a lean startup environment using simple tools like Google Sheets, Typeform, Trello, and email, without a fancy ATS.
• Manage job postings, screen candidates, and maintain clear records of applicants.
• Collaborate with the team to improve recruitment strategies and address sourcing challenges with minimal resources.
• Provide a friendly, professional experience to all candidates while adapting to a fast-moving, evolving process.

Minimum Requirements :

Language requirement: Excellent English communication skills (close to native accent required)

Education : Bachelor's Degree (ideally)

Experience : 2-3 years of related experience in bulk or high-volume recruiting

Industry : bulk or high-volume recruiting, preferably for part-time contract or blue-collar roles (e.g., inspectors, technicians, mechanics)

Required Experience : Unclear Seniority

Key Skills : Illustration, Defence, HVAC, AJAX, Drafting, Customer Development

Employment Type : Full Time

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary : 1500 - 2000 USD

Position : Talent Acquisition Specialist

Work Hours (Client) : Around 9am-5pm EST - Mon to Fri

Pay Range : $1500 - $000 USD / month (with COMMISSION!) (varies based on skill set and experience level)

Location of Search : South Africa, Latin America

Work Location : REMOTE

Company / Client Overview :

We provide vehicle and equipment inspections and are currently looking to hire independent 1099 contractors across the U.S. to perform these inspections.

Duties and Responsibilities :

We are seeking an experienced recruiter to help scale a growing network of independent vehicle and equipment inspection contractors across the U.S. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll be responsible for recruiting 1099 contractors, focusing on bulk hiring in blue-collar industries. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a lean, fast-paced startup environment.

• Recruit and build a nationwide network of blue-collar 1099 contractors for vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Use creative sourcing strategies including job boards, Facebook groups, classifieds, referrals, and cold outreach.
• Post and promote roles on non-traditional platforms and social media to reach a broader contractor audience.
• Operate in a lean startup environment using simple tools like Google Sheets, Typeform, Trello, and email, without a fancy ATS.
• Manage job postings, screen candidates, and maintain clear records of applicants.
• Collaborate with the team to improve recruitment strategies and address sourcing challenges with minimal resources.
• Provide a friendly, professional experience to all candidates while adapting to a fast-moving, evolving process.

Minimum Requirements :

Language requirement: Excellent English communication skills (close to native accent required)

Education : Bachelor's Degree (ideally)

Experience : 2-3 years of related experience in bulk or high-volume recruiting

Industry : bulk or high-volume recruiting, preferably for part-time contract or blue-collar roles (e.g., inspectors, technicians, mechanics)

Required Experience : Unclear Seniority

Key Skills : Illustration, Defence, HVAC, AJAX, Drafting, Customer Development

Employment Type : Full Time

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary : 1500 - 2000 USD