Talent Acquisition Specialist

Recruiter:

Mindworx Consulting

Job Ref:

REC000628/KN

Date posted:

Monday, October 19, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
As a Specialist Recruiter, you won't just fill vacancies—you will act as a strategic talent advisor to cluster executives and line managers. You will design hyper-targeted sourcing strategies, champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), and own the full candidate lifecycle from proactive talent pipelining through offer management and onboarding.

POSITION INFO:
The Tech Stack Deep-Dive Core Tooling & Platforms: Applicant Tracking & CRM Systems: Advanced proficiency with enterprise ATS and Talent CRM platforms. Sourcing & Intelligence Platforms: Deep expertise in LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and social recruiting channels. Advanced Search Methodologies: Expert-level mastery of Boolean search strings and site X-ray techniques to uncover passive talent. Must-Haves: Bachelor's Degree in HR or a related field. 5+ years of experience taking full ownership of all phases in the talent acquisition lifecycle. Deep domain knowledge in strategic workforce planning, competency-based interviewing, offer negotiation, and labor market intelligence. Hands-on experience working within Agile delivery frameworks (PI Planning, Retrospectives). Solid grasp of SA employment legislation, governance, and data compliance standards (LRA, BCEA, EEA, POPIA). Nice-to-Haves: 2-3+ years of success in high-volume, tech-enabled recruitment and proactive talent pipelining at scale. Proven capability managing external 3rd-party vendor relationships. Experience with recruitment marketing and employer branding initiatives. Key Responsibilities (Keep it brief) Strategy & Sourcing: Formulate custom sourcing strategies leveraging Boolean logic, market mapping, and DEI priorities to engage passive talent pools ahead of demand. Business Advisory & Coaching: Partner directly with cluster line leaders to co-create workforce plans, advise on market dynamics, and coach on modern assessment techniques. Data-Driven Execution: Track and optimize core hiring metrics (Time-to-Hire, Quality-of-Hire, Cost-per-Hire) using real-time dashboarding to guide strategic decisions. Agile Project Delivery: Operate as an active member of agile execution teams to deliver critical HR 2.0 and talent transformation projects on time and on budget. Why Join Us? High Impact & Autonomy: Total end-to-end ownership over your cluster's recruitment strategy with direct line-of-sight to business growth. Agile & Modern Culture: Work in a forward-thinking, agile environment that prioritizes continuous improvement, employer brand innovation, and modern talent technology. Growth & Support: Collaborate with high-performing HR partners and access continuous learning in market intelligence and strategic talent management

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