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Are you ready to take recruitment to the next level? MRI Software is seeking a dynamic and proactive Talent Acquisition Sourcer to help us discover exceptional talent for our growing team. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of identifying and engaging top-tier candidates, working closely with our Talent Acquisition Partners, Hiring Managers, and key stakeholders to understand our needs and build robust candidate pipelines. Thrive in a fast-paced workplace where your hard work directly impacts our success. We invest in your growth, encouraging you to expand your skill set and embrace emerging sourcing skills.

Responsibilities :

1. Hunt for Talent : Dive into diverse sourcing channels, including social media (e.g., LinkedIn), to uncover the best candidates swiftly.
2. Market Mapping : Conduct market research to provide insights that guide our recruitment strategy and decision-making.
3. Stay Informed : Keep abreast of industry trends and market developments to inform our recruitment efforts.
4. Collaborate and Innovate : Contribute to multiple projects within our Talent Acquisition team, fostering innovation and teamwork.
5. Team Player : Collaborate effectively to drive team success.

Requirements :

• 2-4 years of experience in in-house recruitment, with a proven ability to build candidate pools quickly against diverse requirements.
• Proficiency in leveraging platforms like LinkedIn for sourcing and engagement.
• Willingness to adopt new sourcing techniques and approaches.
• Strong commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering quality results.
• Dedication to continuous learning and self-improvement, both technically and functionally.
• Motivated to take on new responsibilities and challenges to enhance team performance.

We offer a flexible hybrid working model with 2 days remote work per week. This role is based in our Cape Town Office.

Our perks include office breakfasts, quarterly lunches, virtual social events, employee-led groups (DEI, Women and Allies, Pride), Medical Aid Scheme, Personal Pension plan, Parental Leave, 25 days annual leave plus Public Holidays, 16 hours Flex Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and the option to work remotely for two weeks annually.

Join MRI Software, a global leader in real estate software, and be part of our growth in the PropTech space. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.

About the Role

Are you a passionate and experienced recruiter who thrives in a high-energy, evolving environment. The role demands a results-driven professional who thrives under pressure, with a strong personality, who excels in volume hiring and pipeline building.

As our in-house Recruiter, you'll play a key role in identifying and attracting top talent across various functions within the short-term insurance sector and others. You’ll partner closely with the hiring manager, lead end-to-end recruitment efforts, and contribute to our talent strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding.
• Collaborate with hiring manager to understand hiring needs and design effective sourcing strategies.
• Proactively source high-quality candidates through multiple channels.
• Conduct interviews, facilitate assessments, and coordinate feedback.
• Maintain a pipeline of potential candidates and track progress using ATS tools.
• Support employer branding efforts to attract top-tier talent.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a recruiter (in-house or agency).
• Previous experience in the short-term insurance industry is highly preferred.
• Experience working in a BPO or high-volume recruitment space would be advantageous.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Resilient and independent operator.
• Volume recruitment experience.
• Technology enthusiastic guru.
• Creative sourcing and fast decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Resides in the Cape Town area – this is an office-based position.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-moving, growing company
• Work alongside a team of passionate professionals who value integrity and excellence.
• Enjoy a collaborative, energetic work environment with room to grow and develop.
  

About the Role

Are you a passionate and experienced recruiter who thrives in a high-energy, evolving environment. The role demands a results-driven professional who thrives under pressure, with a strong personality, who excels in volume hiring and pipeline building.

As our in-house Recruiter, you'll play a key role in identifying and attracting top talent across various functions within the short-term insurance sector and others. You’ll partner closely with the hiring manager, lead end-to-end recruitment efforts, and contribute to our talent strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding.
• Collaborate with hiring manager to understand hiring needs and design effective sourcing strategies.
• Proactively source high-quality candidates through multiple channels.
• Conduct interviews, facilitate assessments, and coordinate feedback.
• Maintain a pipeline of potential candidates and track progress using ATS tools.
• Support employer branding efforts to attract top-tier talent.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a recruiter (in-house or agency).
• Previous experience in the short-term insurance industry is highly preferred.
• Experience working in a BPO or high-volume recruitment space would be advantageous.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Resilient and independent operator.
• Volume recruitment experience.
• Technology enthusiastic guru.
• Creative sourcing and fast decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Resides in the Cape Town area – this is an office-based position.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-moving, growing company
• Work alongside a team of passionate professionals who value integrity and excellence.
• Enjoy a collaborative, energetic work environment with room to grow and develop.
  

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• Wij kijken naar je afgetekende handelingen en op basis daarvan zullen we je salaris bepalen. Eén ding is zeker, je hebt een bijbaan die beter betaalt dan je bijbaantje bij de supermarkt of in de horeca.

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We zien een match! Tijdens dit gesprek bespreekt een recruiter samen met jou de arbeidsvoorwaarden en alles waar jij nog vragen over hebt.

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Discovery People

Head of Talent Acquisition and Talent Brand

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose

To lead the talent ambition of attracting and recruiting the absolute best person for every role at Discovery

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to

• Benchmark and design best in class acquisition strategies, processes and systems in partnership with Heads of People, Center of Excellence/Expertise (COE) and business leaders.
• Lead the talent acquisition and employer brand function working in close collaboration with Heads of People and Business Leaders to support them in shaping their acquisition and employer brand strategies.
• Enable a memorable high quality candidate experience through the acquisition process: leverage data and feedback from surveys to continuously improve on the experience,
• Elevate the company’s visibility as the employer of choice through amplifying the talent brand and EVP using the relevant sourcing and attraction channels.
• Lead the talent acquisition function, COE and business teams to be brand ambassadors, identifying opportunities to build the Discovery brand;
• Source and implement relevant tools to ensure the engagement of passive and active candidates for current and future business needs.
• Develop and utilize metrics and reporting to ensure productivity and effectiveness of recruiting efforts.
• Identify and manage external vendors and suppliers for candidate sourcing for the organization; contribute to vendor and agency selection contract negotiation and relationship management.
• Build strong and dynamic relationships with the business and guide them on the agreed process and governance in place.
• Lead and support the centre of expertise specialists and Business Unit Acquisition/Recruitment team members in building their capability, supporting growth and development.
  
  

• Values Driven:
• Committed to integrity and ethics in business
• Behaves consistently with Discovery Values
• Optimistic:
• Motivated by a positive future
• Energized by challenges
• Learns on the Fly:
• Embraces the unfamiliar
• Experiments to find solutions
• Resilient:
• Recovers quickly from setbacks
• Grows from negative experiences
• Instils trust:
• Follows through on commitments
• People Savvy:
• High EQ with low ego
• Works well with internal and external stakeholders
• Drives Results:
• Energizes self and others to achieve
• Consistently exceeds goals
• Problem Solver:
• Looks beyond the obvious
• Finds sustainable solutions
  
  

• Considers how best to add value and ensures own expertise is sufficiently developed to do so.
• Shows enthusiasm to broaden own experience, knowledge, skills and self-insight
• Passes on own skills to others, sharing knowledge and experience readily.
• Accepts and acts on feedback on own performance, reacting appropriately to both constructive criticism and praise.
• Offers sensible, impartial advice and is considered as wise counsel.
  
  

• Has a deep sense of own core values and operates within personal boundaries.
• Consistently acts according to organisational and legal principles and agreed processes
• Delivers to expectations and promises
• Accepts responsibility and takes remedial and developmental action when mistakes are made.
• Deals with personal data and information in a highly professional manner and within the boundaries of relevant legislation.
  
  

• Relevant 3 year degree and / or post graduate qualification
• Minimum 7- 10 years recruitment experience
• Proven experience and successful track record in leading a Recruitment and/or Talent Management function
• Experience in formulating talent acquisition strategies, processes and systems
  
  

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources

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Discovery People

Head of Talent Acquisition and Talent Brand

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose

To lead the talent ambition of attracting and recruiting the absolute best person for every role at Discovery

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to

• Benchmark and design best in class acquisition strategies, processes and systems in partnership with Heads of People, Center of Excellence/Expertise (COE) and business leaders.

• Lead the talent acquisition and employer brand function working in close collaboration with Heads of People and Business Leaders to support them in shaping their acquisition and employer brand strategies.

• Enable a memorable high quality candidate experience through the acquisition process: leverage data and feedback from surveys to continuously improve on the experience,

• Elevate the company’s visibility as the employer of choice through amplifying the talent brand and EVP using the relevant sourcing and attraction channels.

• Lead the talent acquisition function, COE and business teams to be brand ambassadors, identifying opportunities to build the Discovery brand;

• Source and implement relevant tools to ensure the engagement of passive and active candidates for current and future business needs.

• Develop and utilize metrics and reporting to ensure productivity and effectiveness of recruiting efforts.

• Identify and manage external vendors and suppliers for candidate sourcing for the organization; contribute to vendor and agency selection contract negotiation and relationship management.

• Build strong and dynamic relationships with the business and guide them on the agreed process and governance in place.

• Lead and support the centre of expertise specialists and Business Unit Acquisition/Recruitment team members in building their capability, supporting growth and development.

Key Competency Areas:

• Values Driven:

• Committed to integrity and ethics in business

• Behaves consistently with Discovery Values

• Optimistic:

• Motivated by a positive future

• Energized by challenges

• Learns on the Fly:

• Embraces the unfamiliar

• Experiments to find solutions

• Resilient:

• Recovers quickly from setbacks

• Grows from negative experiences

• Instils trust:

• Follows through on commitments

• People Savvy:

• High EQ with low ego

• Works well with internal and external stakeholders

• Drives Results:

• Energizes self and others to achieve

• Consistently exceeds goals

• Problem Solver:

• Looks beyond the obvious

• Finds sustainable solutions

Personal Attributes and Skills

Personally credible: Builds and delivers professionalism through combining commercial and HR expertise to bring value to the organisation, stakeholders and peers:

• Considers how best to add value and ensures own expertise is sufficiently developed to do so.

• Shows enthusiasm to broaden own experience, knowledge, skills and self-insight

• Passes on own skills to others, sharing knowledge and experience readily.

• Accepts and acts on feedback on own performance, reacting appropriately to both constructive criticism and praise.

• Offers sensible, impartial advice and is considered as wise counsel.

Role Model: Acts with integrity, impartiality and independence, balancing personal, organisation and legal parameters.

• Has a deep sense of own core values and operates within personal boundaries.

• Consistently acts according to organisational and legal principles and agreed processes

• Delivers to expectations and promises

• Accepts responsibility and takes remedial and developmental action when mistakes are made.

• Deals with personal data and information in a highly professional manner and within the boundaries of relevant legislation.

Education and Experience

• Relevant 3 year degree and / or post graduate qualification

• Minimum 7- 10 years recruitment experience

• Proven experience and successful track record in leading a Recruitment and/or Talent Management function

• Experience in formulating talent acquisition strategies, processes and systems

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people living with disabilities to apply.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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Business Unit: Discovery Central Services

Function: Brand Management

Date: 17 Jul 2025

Discovery People

Head of Talent Acquisition and Talent Brand

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose

To lead the talent ambition of attracting and recruiting the absolute best person for every role at Discovery

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to

Benchmark and design best in class acquisition strategies, processes and systems in partnership with Heads of People, Center of Excellence/Expertise (COE) and business leaders.

Lead the talent acquisition and employer brand function working in close collaboration with Heads of People and Business Leaders to support them in shaping their acquisition and employer brand strategies.

Enable a memorable high quality candidate experience through the acquisition process: leverage data and feedback from surveys to continuously improve on the experience,

Elevate the company’s visibility as the employer of choice through amplifying the talent brand and EVP using the relevant sourcing and attraction channels.

Lead the talent acquisition function, COE and business teams to be brand ambassadors, identifying opportunities to build the Discovery brand;

Source and implement relevant tools to ensure the engagement of passive and active candidates for current and future business needs.

Develop and utilize metrics and reporting to ensure productivity and effectiveness of recruiting efforts.

Identify and manage external vendors and suppliers for candidate sourcing for the organization; contribute to vendor and agency selection contract negotiation and relationship management.

Build strong and dynamic relationships with the business and guide them on the agreed process and governance in place.

Lead and support the centre of expertise specialists and Business Unit Acquisition/Recruitment team members in building their capability, supporting growth and development.

Key Competency Areas:

Values Driven:

Committed to integrity and ethics in business

Behaves consistently with Discovery Values

Motivated by a positive future

Energized by challenges

Learns on the Fly:

Embraces the unfamiliar

Experiments to find solutions

Resilient:

Recovers quickly from setbacks

Grows from negative experiences

Follows through on commitments

People Savvy:

High EQ with low ego

Works well with internal and external stakeholders

Drives Results:

Energizes self and others to achieve

Consistently exceeds goals

Looks beyond the obvious

Finds sustainable solutions

Personal Attributes and Skills

Personally credible: Builds and delivers professionalism through combining commercial and HR expertise to bring value to the organisation, stakeholders and peers:

Considers how best to add value and ensures own expertise is sufficiently developed to do so.

Shows enthusiasm to broaden own experience, knowledge, skills and self-insight

Passes on own skills to others, sharing knowledge and experience readily.

Accepts and acts on feedback on own performance, reacting appropriately to both constructive criticism and praise.

Offers sensible, impartial advice and is considered as wise counsel.

Role Model: Acts with integrity, impartiality and independence, balancing personal, organisation and legal parameters.

Has a deep sense of own core values and operates within personal boundaries.

Consistently acts according to organisational and legal principles and agreed processes

Delivers to expectations and promises

Accepts responsibility and takes remedial and developmental action when mistakes are made.

Deals with personal data and information in a highly professional manner and within the boundaries of relevant legislation.

Education and Experience

Relevant 3 year degree and / or post graduate qualification

Minimum 7- 10 years recruitment experience

Proven experience and successful track record in leading a Recruitment and/or Talent Management function

Experience in formulating talent acquisition strategies, processes and systems

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people living with disabilities to apply.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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Business Unit: Discovery Central Services

Function: Brand Management

Date: 17 Jul 2025

Discovery People

Head of Talent Acquisition and Talent Brand

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose

To lead the talent ambition of attracting and recruiting the absolute best person for every role at Discovery

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to

Benchmark and design best in class acquisition strategies, processes and systems in partnership with Heads of People, Center of Excellence/Expertise (COE) and business leaders.

Lead the talent acquisition and employer brand function working in close collaboration with Heads of People and Business Leaders to support them in shaping their acquisition and employer brand strategies.

Enable a memorable high quality candidate experience through the acquisition process: leverage data and feedback from surveys to continuously improve on the experience,

Elevate the company’s visibility as the employer of choice through amplifying the talent brand and EVP using the relevant sourcing and attraction channels.

Lead the talent acquisition function, COE and business teams to be brand ambassadors, identifying opportunities to build the Discovery brand;

Source and implement relevant tools to ensure the engagement of passive and active candidates for current and future business needs.

Develop and utilize metrics and reporting to ensure productivity and effectiveness of recruiting efforts.

Identify and manage external vendors and suppliers for candidate sourcing for the organization; contribute to vendor and agency selection contract negotiation and relationship management.

Build strong and dynamic relationships with the business and guide them on the agreed process and governance in place.

Lead and support the centre of expertise specialists and Business Unit Acquisition/Recruitment team members in building their capability, supporting growth and development.

Key Competency Areas:

Values Driven:

Committed to integrity and ethics in business

Behaves consistently with Discovery Values

Motivated by a positive future

Energized by challenges

Learns on the Fly:

Embraces the unfamiliar

Experiments to find solutions

Resilient:

Recovers quickly from setbacks

Grows from negative experiences

Follows through on commitments

People Savvy:

High EQ with low ego

Works well with internal and external stakeholders

Drives Results:

Energizes self and others to achieve

Consistently exceeds goals

Looks beyond the obvious

Finds sustainable solutions

Personal Attributes and Skills

Personally credible: Builds and delivers professionalism through combining commercial and HR expertise to bring value to the organisation, stakeholders and peers:

Considers how best to add value and ensures own expertise is sufficiently developed to do so.

Shows enthusiasm to broaden own experience, knowledge, skills and self-insight

Passes on own skills to others, sharing knowledge and experience readily.

Accepts and acts on feedback on own performance, reacting appropriately to both constructive criticism and praise.

Offers sensible, impartial advice and is considered as wise counsel.

Role Model: Acts with integrity, impartiality and independence, balancing personal, organisation and legal parameters.

Has a deep sense of own core values and operates within personal boundaries.

Consistently acts according to organisational and legal principles and agreed processes

Delivers to expectations and promises

Accepts responsibility and takes remedial and developmental action when mistakes are made.

Deals with personal data and information in a highly professional manner and within the boundaries of relevant legislation.

Education and Experience

Relevant 3 year degree and / or post graduate qualification

Minimum 7- 10 years recruitment experience

Proven experience and successful track record in leading a Recruitment and/or Talent Management function

Experience in formulating talent acquisition strategies, processes and systems

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people living with disabilities to apply.

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