86 Talent Sourcing jobs in South Africa

Job Summary

The talent sourcer will focus on identifying, engaging, and attracting top talent across a wide spectrum of roles, including skilled trades. The ideal candidate will have experience sourcing blue-collar candidates in the aerospace industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs for skill trade workers in the aerospace field.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates using various methods (e.g., ATS, Boolean searches, social media, resume databases, networking, military pipelines).
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of active and passive candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Engage with candidates via email, LinkedIn, Indeed, and other platforms to assess fit, interest, and availability. Coordinate lead handoff to recruiters.
• Maintain accurate candidate information in the applicant tracking system (ATS), such as SmartRecruiters.
• Track sourcing metrics and continuously improve sourcing effectiveness, outreach, and time-to-fill rates.
• Report weekly recruiting KPIs to monitor performance and results (e.g., number of reach outs per role, leads shared with recruiters, offer letters sent).
• The responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and may include additional tasks as needed to support the Talent Acquisition team.
• Fluency in German is a requirement.

Roles: P1: A&P Mechanics, Quality Inspectors, Avionics, Structures / Sheet Metal.

Tools Access: Indeed, Professional JSFirm, Glenn, SmartRecruiter, Email, SA, FB Groups, LinkedIn.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of talent sourcing or recruiting experience in aerospace manufacturing, defense, engineering, or related technical fields.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, resume databases) and Boolean search techniques.
• Proven ability to source skill trade candidates in the aerospace sector.
• Experience with ATS systems, preferably SmartRecruiters.
• Excellent internal communication skills.
• High attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Fluency in German is required.

Remote Work & Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills: Purchasing, Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management, ATS, HR Sourcing, Supply Chain, Supplier Management, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Contracts, Recruiting

Experience: 2+ years

Vacancy: 1

time left to apply End Date: September 5, 2025 (13 days left to apply)

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Position: Sourcing Specialist

Job Description:

• Obtain recruitment briefings from Client Success Managers and/or sales team
• Probe and enquire to ensure optimal understanding of client requirements and culture
• Search, source and network for potential candidates to grow the candidate database and meet specific client requirements
• Advertise requirements on career portals
• Rapidly attract, screen, assess, qualify, interview, present and refer suitable candidates to Client Success Managers and/or sales team
• Match candidates to job requisitions and present candidates to Client Success Managers and/or sales team
• Develop a good understanding of client companies, their industry, what they do, their work culture and environment
• Make candidates available to the Client Success Managers and/or sales team for consideration for all open requirements in the business
• Meet or exceed agreed weekly, monthly and quarterly Business Targets
• Maintain job requisitions workflow status and posting on internal systems
• Manage the candidate database
• Maintain a high level of database integrity through thorough recording of recruitment activities, candidate and client information
• Achieve placement and activity targets
• Compile market research reports and assist with talent mapping and talent pooling initiatives for high-volume, rapid deployment and specialist roles

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• Obtain recruitment briefings from Client Success Managers and/or sales team
• Probe and enquire to ensure optimal understanding of client requirements and culture
• Search, source and network for potential candidates to grow the candidate database and meet specific client requirements
• Advertise requirements on career portals
• Rapidly attract, screen, assess, qualify, interview, present and refer suitable candidates to Client Success Managers and/or sales team
• Match candidates to job requisitions and present candidates to Client Success Managers and/or sales team
• Develop a good understanding of client companies, their industry, what they do, their work culture and environment
• Make candidates available to the Client Success Managers and/or sales team for consideration for all open requirements in the business
• Meet or exceed agreed weekly, monthly and quarterly Business Targets
• Maintain job requisitions workflow status and posting on internal systems
• Manage the candidate database
• Maintain a high level of database integrity through thorough recording of recruitment activities, candidate and client information
• Achieve placement and activity targets
• Compile market research reports and assist with talent mapping and talent pooling initiatives for high-volume, rapid deployment and specialist roles

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As a Specialized Sourcer , you’ll live at the top of the funnel — hunting exceptional talent for roles in the Sales pod. 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.

Key Responsibilities

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
  
  

• 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
  
  

• 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
  
  

• 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
  
  

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

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries Marketing Services

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A leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world's most challenging water issues is looking for a Sourcing Specialist to be established in Kempton Park, South Africa. The purpose of this position is to take responsibility for the full spectrum of procurement processes for Africa and Rep Offices.

• Develop and maintain approved suppliers list for each category and ensure dual/multiple supplier sourcing with sourcing rules.
• Develop the mitigation plan for single source spend.
• Identify risk in a supply chain and manage programs to mitigate such risks.
• Identify and onboard suppliers as per Procurement Policy.
• Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders to execute Purchase Order to vendors and follow up on delivery schedule, with constructive order management approach.
• Ensure proper maintenance of master data in ERP.
• Analyse inventory reports and be responsible to monitor inventory replenishment process.
• Ensure that all purchasing activities are compliant with the Procurement procedures and policies.
• Analyse spending on suppliers and identify opportunities for productivity savings to maintain ideas funnel on continuous basis.
• Proactively investigate continuous improvement on procurement processes.
• Plan and execute logistics (Road, Ocean and Air).
• Conduct and track key supplier performance, maintaining long-lasting relationships with existing suppliers.
• Execute and drive supplier sustainability projects and reports to support responsible sourcing.
• Define and execute sourcing plans in accordance with strategic sourcing methodology in launching RFQ and RFP process for direct and indirect procurement.
• Negotiate price, quantity,

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Are you passionate about agriculture and building strategic partnerships with commercial farming operations? We're looking for a dedicated Grain Sourcing Specialist to join our Procurement team and drive our maize sourcing strategy with established commercial farmers.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with commercial farmers to ensure a consistent, quality supply.
• Implement direct-from-farm sourcing strategies and coordinate deliveries with commercial farming operations.
• Lead professional farmer meetings and implement engagement programs to increase the supply base.
• Analyse futures markets and support hedging activities with market insights.
• Ensure quality control and compliance across all commercial activities.
• Collaborate closely with our planning team to optimise inventory management.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture.
• 3-5 years of grain (maize, wheat, etc) procurement experience.
• Hands-on grain farming knowledge of commercial farming practices.
• Understanding of commodity hedging fundamentals.
• Proven track record in managing commercial farmer relationships.
• Experience in logistics and transport coordination.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Code 8 driver's licence.

This is an excellent opportunity to work at the intersection of commercial agriculture and strategic procurement, building valuable partnerships with established farming operations. If you're ready to advance your career in agricultural commodity sourcing, we'd love to hear from you!

AlcoNCP’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider yourself unsuccessful. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

Job Description :

Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Mars Food Cape Town South Africa

We are seeking a dedicated Procurement Specialist to manage the procurement of assigned raw material categories for the Mars Food Cape Town site. This pivotal role is responsible for leveraging supplier capabilities to advance the regional and global Food strategic agenda.

The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of sourcing strategies at the CAP site focusing on transforming current practices simplifying portfolios and enhancing value through quality productivity innovation and sustainability.

As the Mars spokesperson to suppliers the Procurement Specialist will apply best practices in supplier management and collaborate closely with Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure timely and complete delivery of materials. This role reports directly to the CAP site Commercial Manager.

What are we looking for

Bachelors degree or equivalent with a focus on business supply chain procurement engineering or operations (preferred).

Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in strategic sourcing (procurement) is required.

Proven category management experience in procurement is essential.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing and operational processes.

Effective relationship management skills both internally and externally.

Ability to learn and adapt to changing market conditions and business dynamics.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams collaborating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

Working experience in FMCG / Food is an advantage

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical and project management skills

What would be your key responsibilities

Category Expertise : Analyze category spend cost drivers market trends and supplier base to develop the most suitable sourcing strategy for packaging materials. Determine whether a regional or global strategy is appropriate. Build industry knowledge to develop cost models and execute core category strategies that enhance year-over-year productivity and improve total cost of ownership (TCO).

Strategy Development : Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute category strategies using the Mars Strategic Sourcing Methodology (MSSM).

Supplier Relationship Management : Manage relationships with current and potential suppliers. Perform supplier segmentation and evaluate them based on quality service and value leadership performance. Conduct business reviews and Top to Top meetings as needed.

Value Leadership : Identify and drive cost-saving initiatives to achieve over 5% year-over-year productivity delivery.

Knowledge Management : Participate in external benchmarking and industry forums to gain market intelligence. Provide category input and price risk management to Cape Town site operating plans ensuring compliance with procedures policies systems and controls.

Simplification : Collect and analyze data to identify opportunities to reduce complexity rationalize specifications and optimize the supplier base.

Stakeholder Management : Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align supplier strategies and timelines with business objectives. Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in local and global forums.

Negotiation Tendering & Contract Management : Develop commercial models conduct tenders and negotiate complex deals. Manage price supply service legal and intellectual property risks in line with business priorities.

Risk Management & Supply Security : Forecast price volatility and define strategies to protect the business against risks.

Transformation : Actively participate in the Global Commercial team to identify and share best practices across regions and segments. Drive change management and adoption of new ways of working.

Sustainability : Collaborate with teams and suppliers to meet Mars Sustainability targets aiming for 100% reusable recyclable or compostable packaging by 2025 using at least 30% recycled content and reducing virgin plastic use by 25%.

What can you expect from Mars

Work with over diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.

Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.

Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.

An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Finance Control,Finance,ABAP,Body Care,Business Analytics,Avionics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

This career opportunity for a Sourcing Specialist: Projects is available at Santam for the Group Sourcing: Procurement department, the role is based in Bellville, Cape Town.

This role will primarily support Procurement Managers in executing procurement strategies across the Sanlam Group This role will form part of the Category Procurement team particularly in Strategic Projects, Marketing Services, Professional Services and Facilities Management.

• Classification of spend and detailed analysis of spend.
• Development of procurement business cases.
• Initiate procurement initiatives and development of approved category plans.
• Sourcing and contracting management of commodities within the procurement portfolio.
• Management of costs and achieve savings against the budget.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and show acumen towards driving new initiatives.
• Manage supplier relationships; manage contracted database and new contracts.
• Ensure necessary compliance processes are adhered to.
• Manage and maintain various reporting platforms and validate system integrity and data quality.
• Internal stakeholder management between procurement, operations/business and clients.
• Attend and provide support in required Cross Functional Sourcing Team meetings.
• Support the relevant procurement managers in ad hoc duties.
• This will result in the following outcomes:
  • Cost savings
  • Providing Client Delight in terms of optimal supply of service;
  • Providing “Best Practice” procurement processes to increase efficiency; and
  • Supporting and upholding a team culture of Engagement.

• Member of Charted Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) with level 4/5 or equivalent CIPS is beneficial.
• BComm (preferable) or equivalent being a Procurement Qualification with other relevant qualifications.
• Experience in sourcing, contracting and supplier management across multiple spend categories.
• Minimum of 5 years practical experience in procurement and/or supply chain environment (Preferable) in financial services sector or related.

• Excellent ability to interact and work cross functionally within organization
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Strong supplier / market analysis skills
• Problem solving skills
• Project management skills
• Contract management and administration skills
• Ability to perform under pressure and deadlines
• Presentation skills and excellent communication skills

Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. As a large, diversified, and expanding company, we are committed to transformation and growth. While our headquarters are in South Africa, we are rapidly extending our presence into emerging markets across Africa and Asia.

With a client base of over 1 million policyholders, Santam serves individuals, commercial enterprises, specialist business owners, and institutions—including 80 of the Top 100 companies listed on the JSE. Our commitment to Insurance, Good and Proper goes beyond just providing cover—we offer peace of mind, ensuring our clients can focus on living in the moment, not worrying about the unexpected. Because at Santam, we believe the freedom to seize every day is worth protecting.

People drive our business, and we are committed to attracting the best talent, whether for permanent roles or short-term opportunities.

Santam is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities. We are dedicated to neuro-inclusivity and fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.

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Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Contribute towards the development of Sourcing and Supplier Strategy. Identify appropriate factories/suppliers/regions and manage the sourcing of product options aligned to the sourcing and product strategies.

Contribute to the development of the Sourcing and Supplier Strategy

1. Analyse and review Supplier performance scorecards (quality, OTIF, innovation and sustainability)
2. Review trends on Supplier delivery to financial KPI’s
3. Identify opportunities for new Suppliers to close Supplier gaps / risks
4. Consolidate inputs from Heads of Planning, Buying and Design on Product Category Strategy
5. Identify Suppliers that meet the Business Innovation and Sustainability targets

Conduct Supplier Engagement, Communication and Performance Management

1. Lead end-to-end Supplier onboarding, engagement, and communication processes
2. Create and issue requests for samples (only for Concept and Development Samples before costs are confirmed, and for In-Season Trade / Trend Updates)
3. Mitigate any issues that may arise on the request and receipt of physical samples
4. Conduct Supplier Performance conversations, identify performance issues and implement corrective actions
5. Evaluate Supplier compliance with sustainability and ethics standards

Conduct Costing and Supplier Negotiation

1. Conduct product costings based on Tech Pack inputs from Technical Product Development
2. Ensure an in-depth understanding of the Product aesthetic and technical requirements
3. Manage Requests for Quote
4. Conduct Supplier negotiations to ensure the achievement of required financial KPIs – partner up with Buying on new Product Concepts / Volume Inputs
5. Finalise cost, obtain approval on quotes and handover Formula / Development Style with Preferred Quote to Buying

Perform Capacity Planning and Management throughout the Season

1. Consolidate the required inputs from Planning
2. Perform Capacity Planning and ensure that volume flows and drops are successfully communicated with Suppliers
3. Continuously engage with Suppliers, track shipment and ensure that adjustments and updates are executed during trade

Manage Strategy Execution and Issue Resolution

1. Implement and manage Seasonal Trading Plans in conjunction with Planning and Buying, and work with Suppliers to revise and update production plans
2. Monitor Supplier Strategy Execution, identify deviations from strategy, address issues with Supplier, Planning and Buying Teams
3. Oversee order management and product tracking, promptly communicating changes or delays to Group Planning and Buying Teams to achieve On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) targets
4. Participate in relevant Trade Meetings to gain insights into trading actions that need to be executed

1. 8 years or more Buying/Sourcing/Technical retail experience in a Clothing environment and/or
2. Relevant business degree / diploma in Textiles, Fashion, Clothing product management
3. Understanding of the International and South African clothing industry
4. Proven experience in Supplier negotiations
5. Ability to travel both locally and internationally
6. Supplier Management & Understanding of Imports and Supply Chain Logistics
7. Project Management (running multiple seasons, priorities, WMC, Critical Path)