Talent Specialist

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO...

Botle Buhle Brands is a leading direct-selling company that offers exclusive, quality, branded and affordable products to our growing community of Sales Force members. Since 1998, people have been changing their lives with Botle Buhle Brands, taking ownership of the career opportunities provided, empowering them to earn a sustainable income and to create similar opportunities for those around them.

We are actively recruiting people who share our vision and have the skills and attitude to make a real difference.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR...

A highly motivated and skilled Talent Specialist who is a Registered Psychometrist/Industrial Psychologist with the HPCSA. This role is pivotal in supporting the full talent lifecycle through the application of psychometric assessments, talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in psychological assessment practices, combined with a passion for optimising people and driving organisational success.

WHAT YOU'LL GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO...

Psychometric Assessment & Reporting:

• Conduct, score, and interpret psychometric assessments in line with HPCSA regulations.
• Prepare assessment reports to support recruitment, development, and succession planning processes.
• Provide feedback sessions to internal stakeholders and candidates where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with ethical and professional standards in psychological testing.

Organisational Health:

• Monitor engagement metrics related to onboarding and hiring.
• Use insights to improve candidate and employee experience.

Talent Management:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment.
• Headhunt candidates on LinkedIn.
• Run onboarding programmes.
• Track recruitment and talent data.
• Conduct a Skills Audit annually.
• Develop and maintain a Skills Matrix annually.
• Conduct reference calls and arrange candidate vetting.
• Manage learning initiatives annually.
• Prepare performance data for analysis with the People Manager.
• Play a role in performance management.

Organisational Design:

• Align recruitment specs with job descriptions.
• Ensure role clarity (in selection and onboarding).
• Create career path frameworks for each department.

Risk Management:

• Ensure recruitment efforts comply with BCEA and EEA.
• Maintain candidate confidentiality.
• Ensure fair recruitment and selection practices.
• Maintain sound record keeping of recruitment initiatives.
• Serve as a Secondary SDF for Skills Development reporting.

Administration
:

• Manage applicant tracking system and hiring documentation.
• Prepare offers of employment.
• Ensure onboarding files are complete.

Qualifications & Experience

• Honour's degree in Psychology (for Psychometrist); Master's degree in Industrial Psychology (for Industrial Psychologist)
• Professional registration as a Psychometrist or Industrial Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (Independent Practice).
• Minimum of 2-3 years' post-registration experience in psychometric assessments and HR within an organisational setting.
• 2 years' experience in an HR Officer/HR Generalist or HR Consultant role.
• Demonstrable experience in talent acquisition, development, and performance management.
• Accreditation with a range of psychometric tools, including EQi 2.0 and WRISc.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage across all organisational levels.
• You are able to hold yourself accountable as well as hold others accountable.