Talent (Recruitment) Sourcing Specialist

SUMMARY:
Luxury Lodge & Hotel Group based in Randburg is looking for a Talent (Recruitment) Sourcing Specialist to play a critical role in identifying, attracting and engaging top-tier talent for the group’s properties.
 
This role supports the properties by proactively sourcing candidates, building talent pipelines and ensuring a consistent and high-quality candidate experience.
 
The specialist will support in reducing time-to-fill, improving quality of hire and strengthening the employer brand in a competitive talent market.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development:

Proactively source candidates using a variety of channels including our career page, job boards, social media, internal networks, employee referrals and recruitment agents.
Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
Execute sourcing strategies tailored to hard-to-fill and critical roles across properties.

Candidate Engagement & Screening:

Conduct initial screening calls to assess candidate suitability, motivation and alignment with values.
Ensure timely and professional communication with candidates throughout the sourcing and screening process.
Conduct reference, qualification and other checks.
Maintain accurate and thorough recruitment records in the applicant tracking system.

Market Intelligence & Employer Branding:

Monitor talent market trends and competitor activity to inform sourcing strategies.
Collaborate with the marketing team to promote EVP and attract purpose-driven talent.

Compliance & Process Excellence:

Ensure all sourcing activities comply with Employment Equity legislation and internal recruitment policies.
Support hiring managers with shortlisting and interview coordination, especially during high-volume periods.
Contribute to continuous improvement of sourcing tools, templates, and workflows.

Requirements:

Grade 12
Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing or related field.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in talent sourcing or recruitment, preferably in hospitality or luxury service industries.
Proven success in sourcing passive candidates and managing high-volume recruitment.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools (Simplify.HR, LinkedIn, Job Boards).
Basic design skills in Canva (Beneficial)
A strong command of MS365 Office suite with a focus on formatting accuracy.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Proactive and resourceful mindset with a sense of urgency.
Empathy with the ability to show awareness for the candidate experience.
Analytical and decisive thinking ability.
High attention to detail and organisational ability.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Passion for people.