Talent Acquisition Specialist: 3-month fixed term contract.

SUMMARY:
-

POSITION INFO:

A fast-paced and growing recruitment agency based in Sandton is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their team on a 3-month fixed term contract.

This opportunity is ideal for a recruitment professional with solid agency experience who thrives in a target-driven environment and has strong exposure to sourcing, screening, and managing recruitment processes across multiple industries.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, building strong talent pipelines, and delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates.

Requirements:

• 3 – 5 years’ proven experience within Agency recruitment.
• Candidates must have strong working experience using leading Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). Non negotiable.
• Experience working with and sourcing candidates through major job portals and professional networking platforms is essential, e.g PNet, LinkedIn Recruiter etc.
• Strong Boolean search and headhunting capability.
• Strong track record of successful placements across multiple sectors.
• Experience recruiting within industries such as technology, financial services, fintech, telecommunications, engineering, and professional services.
• Strong understanding of recruitment processes, sourcing methodologies, and talent mapping.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.
• Strong administration and reporting capabilities.
• Experience managing high-volume recruitment projects.
• Strong client engagement and relationship-building skills.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job briefing to placement.
• Source, screen, interview, and shortlist high-quality candidates.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines across various industries.
• Advertise vacancies across multiple job portals and social platforms.
• Conduct proactive headhunting and Boolean searches to identify top talent.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment activity on ATS platforms.
• Coordinate interviews and manage candidate communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Ensure a high standard of candidate experience and client service delivery.
• Meet recruitment targets and turnaround times in a fast-paced agency environment.