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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sixty60 RecruitmentRemote, South Africa
17 days ago
Job type
  • Remote
Job description

About us :

LifeCheq is a South African financial advisory and fintech company that provides holistic, goal-based, and fully independent financial advice. By combining human expertise with innovative digital tools, LifeCheq helps individuals and professionals plan for their financial goals. From savings and insurance to retirement and investments. The company focuses on accessibility and behavioural science, ensuring that financial planning aligns with clients real-life aspirations rather than product sales. LifeCheq serves both individual clients and corporate employee wellness programmes across South Africa.

About the role :

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to focus on recruiting and supporting financial advisers across LifeCheqs network of franchise partners. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from identifying potential candidates to facilitating successful placements and monitoring early-stage retention. This role requires excellent relationship management, strong organisational skills, and a passion for connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities.

Minimum Requirements :

  • Bachelors degree or diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field (advantageous)
  • 35 years proven experience in financial adviser or financial services recruitment.
  • Strong understanding of FAIS, FSCA, and other regulatory requirements in the financial sector.
  • Proficiency in recruitment platforms (LinkedIn,PNet Placement Partner, Ditto Hire, etc.).
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to perform under pressure.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Execute daily recruitment campaigns to identify and engage potential financial adviser candidates through multiple channels (online platforms, referrals, and direct outreach)
  • Manage the full candidate pipeline from first contact to successful placement, ensuring a steady flow of qualified prospects.
  • Conduct initial screening interviews to assess candidate suitability based on franchise partner requirements and LifeCheq standards.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned franchise partners to understand their recruitment needs, preferences, and timelines
  • Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews with franchise principals, ensuring a smooth handover and timely placement decisions
  • Maintain accurate and detailed candidate records in the CRM system, tracking all interactions and placement progress
  • Monitor placement quality and adviser retention within the first 90 days of employment
  • Achieve monthly placement targets and maintain strong recruitment conversion metrics (application-to-interview, interview-to-placement, and cost-per-placement ratios)
  • Provide regular updates and reports to franchise partners and the Recruitment Manager on recruitment activity and progress
  • Gather feedback from both franchise partners and newly placed advisers to identify process improvements
  • Implement best practices from recruitment playbooks to ensure a consistent and high-quality candidate experience
  • Remuneration : R25K-R35K (Negotiable depending on experience)

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