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Head of Talent
Recruit DigitalJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa13 days ago
Job descriptionDefine global principles, tools, and frameworks that ensure consistency across regions while enabling local adaptation. Forecast strategic talent needs, including leadership pipelines, critical role risks, and emerging capabilities, ensuring a proactive, globally informed approach. Employer Branding Enable regional teams to tailor campaigns to local cultures while maintaining a cohesive global narrative. Talent Acquisition Set and govern global recruitment performance standards, ensuring consistent high-quality hiring across all geographies. Partner with regional and functional leaders to align hiring with long-term business priorities and global workforce planning. Talent Analytics Oversee global talent dashboards and metrics, ensuring data-driven insights guide succession planning, mobility, development, and diversity initiatives. Leadership & Governance Lead cross-functional, international teams with clarity, influence, and credibility. Education : Master’s Degree in HR, Organisational Psychology, or related field. Experience : 10-12 years of global talent management and executive development experience, including at least 5 years in senior management. Proven success in leading recruitment and talent transformation in complex, multinational organisations. Expertise & Skills : Deep understanding of global workforce strategy and talent management principles. Expertise in employer branding, talent acquisition, and international HR ecosystems. Strong systems thinking and talent analytics capability. Ability to influence senior leaders and drive global talent initiatives across diverse regions. Commercial acumen, critical thinking, resilience, and emotional maturity. Fluency in AI and data-driven approaches to modern talent practices.
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned People Executive : Talent with a proven track record in global talent leadership to drive our worldwide talent agenda. This role will lead our centralised Centre of Excellence (CoE), defining strategic vision, governance frameworks, and global standards for talent management, while enabling regional teams to execute effectively in diverse markets.
You will shape global workforce strategies, strengthen our employer brand internationally, and oversee talent acquisition and analytics across multiple regions. This is a high-impact role for a senior leader experienced in complex, matrixed organisations, where global insight and local adaptability are key.
Key Responsibilities
- Global Talent Strategy & Planning
Design and implement a unified global talent strategy aligned with business goals and anticipated workforce shifts.
Define and govern a globally consistent employer brand, ensuring alignment with the EVP and international talent attraction goals.
Lead the global talent acquisition strategy, balancing standardisation with local flexibility for different regions and functions.
Drive the use of predictive talent analytics to inform global workforce decisions, mitigate risks, and optimize leadership pipelines.
Establish and enforce “global minimum standards” for talent management, while providing structured guidance for regional flexibility.
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