Talent Acquisition Specialist
Dananda TalentJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa11 days ago
Job descriptionMinimum 5 years' experience in talent acquisition / recruitment within the South African market Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding recruitment targets and KPIs Must have worked towards and achieved targets of 5x salary to cover desk cost (billing / revenue generation requirements) Demonstrable commission earnings or performance-based incentive history (please provide evidence in application) Strong understanding of South African labour legislation, EE requirements, and compliance frameworks Experience recruiting across multiple levels from entry-level to senior management positions Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment tools Strong negotiation and closing skills 360 recruitment experience (managing both client and candidate relationships) International recruitment experience (cross-border hiring, understanding of global talent markets) Experience in agency / RPO environments Industry-specific recruitment expertise (please specify in application) Track record of building talent pipelines and passive candidate networks Portfolio of achievements : Examples of successful placements and challenging roles filled Target achievement records : Evidence of meeting / exceeding monthly and quarterly targets, specifically demonstrating billing / revenue at 5x salary or above Commission statements or performance bonus history (confidential information can be redacted)References from previous hiring managers or clients Competitive base salary commensurate with experience Uncapped commission structure Professional development opportunities Global growth opportunities
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team in Johannesburg / Cape Town / Umhlanga. This role requires a seasoned recruitment professional with a proven track record of success in the South African market, who can drive our talent acquisition strategy and consistently deliver exceptional hiring outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Recruitment : Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from role briefing and sourcing through to offer negotiation and onboarding
- Stakeholder Management : Partner with hiring managers and department heads to understand hiring needs, develop role specifications, and provide strategic recruitment guidance
- Talent Sourcing : Utilise multiple sourcing strategies including job boards, LinkedIn, networking, headhunting, and referrals to build robust talent pipelines
- Market Intelligence : Maintain deep knowledge of the South African talent market, salary benchmarks, and industry trends to advise on competitive positioning
- Candidate Experience : Ensure a professional and engaging candidate journey that enhances our employer brand
- Metrics & Reporting : Track and report on key recruitment metrics including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire, and achievement against monthly / quarterly targets
- Compliance : Ensure all recruitment activities comply with South African labour legislation and Employment Equity requirements
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Talent Acquisition Specialist • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa