Talent Acquisition Specialist (IT and Software Development Environments)

SUMMARY:
Job Title:  Talent Acquisition Specialist (IT and Software Development Environments)
Location:  Centurion
Remuneration: Negotiable depending on qualifications and work experience

Our client, based in Centurion, is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist specialising in IT and Software Development Environments. We are looking for your extensive experience and understanding of technical stacks, coding languages, and the differences between various IT and related roles. Experience using recruitment systems, applicant tracking tools, job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, Ditto, or similar sourcing platforms.
 
Role Purpose
The Talent Acquisition Specialist will manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across the Group of Companies, including workforce planning support, strategic sourcing, candidate attraction, interviewing, selection, offer management and onboarding.
 
The role is responsible for strengthening organisational capability by attracting and appointing suitably qualified professionals while delivering a professional, consistent and positive candidate experience.
 
The successful candidate will be an experienced recruitment professional with a proven track record in high-volume and specialised talent acquisition.
Experience in technical recruitment, particularly within the IT and software development environments, will be essential. The individual must be able to navigate complex talent landscapes, build strong hiring manager relationships and secure suitable talent for evolving business needs.

Qualifications and Required Experience:

• Matric / Grade 12 with a completed qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration or a related field will be advantageous.
• 5+ years’ recruitment experience in a full-cycle recruitment environment at all levels in an organisation for both temporary and permanent positions.
• 3+ years’ technical recruitment experience in roles such as software development and development management.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience managing the complete recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding.
• Deep understanding of technical stacks, coding languages, and the differences between various IT and related roles.
• Experience using recruitment systems, applicant tracking tools, job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, Ditto, or similar sourcing platforms.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning and Position Scoping Provide input into the overarching talent acquisition strategy to ensure proactive industry-wide sourcing. Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and build accurate position profiles. Draft clear, inclusive and engaging job advertisements that accurately reflect role requirements and attract suitably qualified talent. Sourcing and Candidate Attraction Publish vacancies across careers pages, social media and industry-specific job boards. Utilise advanced online sourcing methodologies to identify passive and active talent. Proactively identify and directly approach (\"Head Hunt\"), and engage high-calibre passive talent for niche, technical and\/or critical roles. Screening and Interview Management Screen CVs against role profiles to identify qualified talent. Develop structured interview questions tailored to specific positions. Coordinate and facilitate end-to-end virtual and in-person interviews to assess cultural fit and technical competency. Provide timely, constructive feedback to candidates and update them on their application status. Vetting, Offer and Administration Conduct thorough professional reference checks, qualification verifications and background screenings along with any other role-specific requirements. Prepare and extend employment offers in line with company procedures and support related offer discussions where required. Assist with the collection of all required pre-employment documentation. Capture and maintain accurate applicant information on the recruitment database. Ensure recruitment documentation is complete, accurate and filed in accordance with company requirements. Onboarding and Reporting Coordinate and execute comprehensive onboarding to ensure smooth integration. Provide regular, metrics-driven updates to the HR Manager regarding vacancy statuses, recruitment and pipeline health. Prepare detailed quarterly recruitment reports, or more frequent reports where required, including analysis of key recruitment metrics and trends.