Talent Acquisition Specialist

Are you a dynamic, data-driven recruitment professional ready to take your next big leap? At **Faircape Group**, we’re not just hiring, we’re building the future of diverse industries, from **healthcare and retirement living** to **solar energy, fibre/ISP services, property management**, and **utility infrastructure**.

As a **Talent Acquisition Specialist**, you’ll do more than fill roles - you’ll help shape teams, influence growth, and ensure we’re always hiring for impact. You’ll thrive in an environment that moves quickly, offers true variety, and values quality over quantity.

This isn’t a standard recruitment desk. You’ll partner closely with stakeholders across operations, engineering, healthcare, finance, IT, and more - each with distinct hiring needs, challenges, and opportunities to learn. From sourcing Registered Nurses for our high-end healthcare facilities, to finding top-tier engineers, accountants, or customer service professionals, your role is essential to building the talent that powers our Group.

**Why Join Us?**
- ** Quarterly performance bonuses** - your hard work deserves to be rewarded
- ** Long service leave** - we appreciate and recognize your dedication.
- ** Onsite Barista** - enjoy free, barista-made coffee
- ** Subsidised vending machine snacks** - quick energy boosts when you need them.
- ** Discounted internet (ISP) packages** - stay connected at a reduced cost.
- ** Fixed flexi-time (07:00 - 18:00)** - supporting work-life balance.
- ** Subsidised parking** - making your commute hassle-free.

You’ll manage the **end-to-end recruitment cycle** across various departments and business units, including:

- Crafting compelling job adverts that reflect our brand and attract high-quality applicants
- Posting vacancies on relevant platforms (job boards, LinkedIn, Facebook, internal systems)
- Proactively sourcing and engaging talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and targeted outreach
- Screening CVs, conducting telephonic interviews, and facilitating behavioural assessments
- Coaching and supporting hiring managers in structured, competency-based interviewing
- Preparing interview guides and tools to ensure effective and unbiased selection
- Tracking and reporting on key recruitment metrics (e.g. time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source quality)
- Prioritising role fulfilment timelines to minimise disruption to operations
- Conducting market research and salary benchmarking to stay competitive
- Acting as a Faircape brand ambassador in every interaction
- Building partnerships with universities, agencies, and professional networks
- Participating in cross-functional projects to enhance overall talent acquisition strategy
- Creating job descriptions where required, alongside the hiring manager

**Qualifications**:

- Tertiary qualification, e.g. Human Resources or Industrial/Organisational Psychology

**Experience**:

- Proven experience in a **high-volume recruitment role**, either in-house or agency-based.
- Hands-on experience using **social media**, **professional networks**, and **Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)**.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously while maintaining quality and responsiveness.

**Skills and Attributes**:

- Technically savvy with strong computer literacy (Google Drive, Sheets, Docs preferred).
- Expert in using platforms like **LinkedIn Recruiter**, **Facebook**, and niche job sites for active and passive sourcing.
- Solid understanding of sourcing strategies and recruitment funnels.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable.
- Able to remain calm and focused under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong prioritisation and follow-through skills - able to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
- A positive, collaborative team player with a proactive mindset and strong interpersonal presence.

**Specific Requirements**:

- Clear health record
- Clear criminal record
- Clear credit record
- Written references

Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45 minute lunch break. The company allows employees, by approval of the direct manager, to work flexi time between 07h00 and 18h00.

We offer Barista produced coffee available all day to all our staff at Claremont.

With centrally located and modern offices just across from Cavendish in Claremont, Faircape offers market-related salaries, dependent on experience, qualifications, skills and attributes.