Talent Acquisition Consultant

We are seeking a highly skilled Talent Acquisition Consultant to drive the attraction and hiring of top talent across industrial IT/OT, engineering, energy, and critical infrastructure sectors. This role is pivotal in designing and executing strategic sourcing, recruitment, and onboarding processes that build a diverse, future-ready workforce aligned to organisational priorities. The ideal professional will partner closely with hiring managers to understand technical talent needs, strengthen employer branding, and ensure data-driven, inclusive hiring practices. They will develop strong talent pipelines for scarce technical roles, optimise recruitment performance through analytics, and uphold full compliance with South African labour legislation. Exceptional communication, advisory capability, and an analytical mindset are essential to translating workforce insights into impactful recruitment strategies. What you'll do: Workforce Planning Support Collaborate with managers to forecast hiring needs and align recruitment plans with business and infrastructure demands. Strategic Sourcing Use digital platforms, social media, job boards, and academic partnerships to attract high-quality candidates in engineering, energy, and IT/OT domains. Data-Driven Talent Attraction Leverage recruitment analytics, market insights, and candidate data to optimize sourcing strategies and improve hiring outcomes. Employer Branding Promote the organisation’s mission and values through targeted recruitment campaigns and candidate engagement strategies. Inclusive Recruitment Ensure fair, skills-based hiring practices that meet Employment Equity targets and promote diversity across technical roles. Candidate Screening & Selection Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including shortlisting, interviewing, assessments, and offer management. Onboarding Coordination Facilitate smooth onboarding experiences that help new hires integrate quickly and effectively into high-performance environments. Talent Pipeline Development Build and maintain talent pools for critical roles in engineering, energy systems, cybersecurity, and infrastructure operations. Recruitment Metrics & Reporting Track and report on key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, source effectiveness, diversity ratios) to support continuous improvement. Compliance & Best Practice Ensure recruitment practices comply with South African labour laws (LRA, BCEA, EE Act, POPIA) and reflect industry standards. Advisory Support Provide guidance to managers on recruitment strategies, market trends, and candidate experience improvements. Your Expertise: Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably within industrial IT/OT, energy, engineering, or infrastructure sectors and or related industries Proven track record in sourcing and placing candidates across technical, operational, and leadership roles. Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment analytics tools, and digital sourcing platforms. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or related field. HR Analytics is advantageous. Skills & Competencies: Strong understanding of South African labour legislation and Employment Equity requirements. Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or HR dashboards) to support evidence-based decision-making. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and advisory skills. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret recruitment data and translate insights into action. Familiarity with amongst other skillsets technical talent profiles in engineering, energy and power, SCADA systems, and infrastructure operations