Talent Acquisition Lead

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Santam Insurance Full time

Santam Human Resources has two positions available for a dynamic, results-orientated and client centric Talent Acquisition Lead who will be based in Gauteng or Western Cape.

These positions will support the below

Business Units:

  • Client Solutions
  • Broker Solutions


This role will be responsible for leading a team to deliver a full end to end talent acquisition (TA) service a specific region.

The role will be responsible to ensure we deliver a professional TA service that includes sourcing, interviewing, conducting of integrity checks and offer management.

This role will also manage the HR onboarding process.

This role will actively implement the TA strategy around recruitment channels to ensure we provide a best cost-fit TA solution to the business.

What will make you successful in this role?Leads and oversees the full end to end Talent Acquisition process in the business.

Provides training, coaching and support to the Talent Acquisition team (Talent Specialists and Recruitment Administrators).Monitors and interprets Talent Acquisition data to identify trends and suggests and implements actions to address.

Effectively manages Talent Acquisition costs including agency costs.
Stakeholder management with the business to audit Talent Acquisition service.
Balances own priorities with directing and motivating others.
Plans and assigns work across the team.

Qualification and ExperienceRegistered Psychometrist would be preferable.6- 10 years Recruitment experience working in an RPO or Volume business and at least 3 years talent lead/management experience Research methodology, head-hunting and differentiated sourcing strategies.

Experience working with candidate management systems.
Understanding of the fundamentals of outsourcing, agency work and labor broking is an advantage.
Knowledge and SkillsTeam leadership skillsStrong communication and relationship building skillsAbility to work under pressure and manage tight deadlinesAbility to work and make decisions independently Computer literate (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)Dealing with confidentiality Report writing skillsResults orientated, pro-active and deadline drivenSelf- managementExecution focusedPerseverance and go the extra mile to unearth talentData Analytics and MIS reportingTransformational and new recruitment practicesPerseverance and go the extra mile to unearth talentCore Competencies Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
Customer focus - Contributing through others
Drives results - Contributing through others
Collaborates - Contributing through others
Being resilient - Contributing through others
About The CompanySantam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa.

We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia.

Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centered on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper.

We're about people.

People drive our business so it follows that we want to recruit the best people possible whether they work for us permanently or for a short time as temporary employees.

At Santam we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity.

This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society.

In achieving our employment equity goals we give preference to applicants from the designated groups in alignment with the Divisions Employment Equity targets.

Our recruitment process
OnboardingStep 8
You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system.
Our recruitment process
AdvertiseStep 1
Our vacancies are advertised between 3-5 days depending on the market availability of the skills required.
Our recruitment process
Step 2

Could take a couple of days depending on the volume and the screening process, which various according to the complexity of the role.

Our recruitment process
Step 3

Long listed candidates are sent to the hiring manager to review and consider for the next stage of the selection process.

Our recruitment process
Telephonic screeningStep 4

Candidates may be contacted for a short screening interview to get to know them better and to ask any clarity seeking questions.

Our recruitment process
Your interviewStep 5
We use a competency interview model. Interview dates will be confirmed via e-mail. During the interview you will be introduced to the panel and the process will be explained. Remain calm and sell yourself. This is our opportunity to match your skills to the job. You only get one shot
Our recruitment process
AssessmentStep 6

Should we like what you bring to the table, depending on the job you are being considered for, you may be invited to complete a psychometric assessment.

Further employment checks are conducted the ensure the validity of your credentials.
Our recruitment process
Step 7
Prior to an offer being made, there may be a second interview to meet with the Head of Department.

Should there be a need for any further interviews, be sure to bring the same charm that got you through your first interview.

Our recruitment process
OnboardingStep 8
You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system.
Our recruitment process
AdvertiseStep 1
Our vacancies are advertised between 3-5 days depending on the market availability of the skills required.
Our recruitment process
Step 2

Could take a couple of days depending on the volume and the screening process, which various according to the complexity of the role.

Our recruitment process
Step 3

Long listed candidates are sent to the hiring manager to review and consider for the next stage of the selection process.

Our recruitment process
Telephonic screeningStep 4

Candidates may be contacted for a short screening interview to get to know them better and to ask any clarity seeking questions.

Our recruitment process
Your interviewStep 5
We use a competency interview model. Interview dates will be confirmed via e-mail. During the interview you will be introduced to the panel and the process will be explained. Remain calm and sell yourself. This is our opportunity to match your skills to the job. You only get one shot
Our recruitment process
AssessmentStep 6

Should we like what you bring to the table, depending on the job you are being considered for, you may be invited to complete a psychometric assessment.

Further employment checks are conducted the ensure the validity of your credentials.
Our recruitment process
Step 7
Prior to an offer being made, there may be a second interview to meet with the Head of Department.

Should there be a need for any further interviews, be sure to bring the same charm that got you through your first interview.

Our recruitment process
OnboardingStep 8
You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system.

TIPS & TRICKSGetting ready for your interviewThere is not just one way to be successful at Santam, nor is there one way to interview with us.

Interviewing is a two-way process - it helps us learn about you, and it helps you learn about us, our people, and what you could do here.

Santam has been officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2024 for excellence in people practices.

This is the eighth consecutive year that we have achieved this accolade.
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