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Active Closes 2026-11-20

Manager: Talent Acquisition and Requisition

Post No: 2225

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Positions
1
Peromnes Grade
6
Department
Human Resources Operations
Location
Vanderbijlpark Main Campus
Job Description

Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

 

      Lead end-to-end Talent Acquisition and Recruitment & Selection.

      Develop proactive sourcing strategies and talent pipelines for critical and scarce skills.

      Manage and validate recruitment requisitions against establishment, funding and workforce requirements.

      Drive recruitment turnaround, service standards and candidate experience.

      Champion the University's e-Recruitment system, automation and recruitment analytics.

      Ensure compliance with legislation, Employment Equity, University policy and governance requirements.

      Provide recruitment intelligence and dashboards to support management decision-making.

      Lead and develop the Talent Acquisition team, including HR Consultants and recruitment support staff.

The full profile specifically requires the function to move beyond conventional vacancy advertising towards proactive sourcing, professional networks, digital channels and critical-skills talent pipelines. 

Application Criteria (Minimum Requirements)
Highest Qualification

     An appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification in Human Resources Management, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Talent Management, Business Management or a related field.

      A relevant postgraduate qualification will be advantageous. 

Experience

      A minimum of 8 years' relevant experience in Recruitment, Talent Acquisition or a related HR environment, with substantial management or senior specialist experience.

     Demonstrate experience in strategic sourcing, complex recruitment, e-Recruitment/ATS systems, recruitment analytics, Employment Equity, senior stakeholder engagement and team leadership is required.

      Experience in scarce-skills, academic, specialist, technical or senior-level recruitment will be advantageous.

      Registration with HR Professional body (e.g.SABPP or IPM) is a requirement.

Added Advantage


      We are looking for a proactive, results-driven talent acquisition professional who finds talent rather than simply waits for applications. The successful candidate must combine urgency with sound judgement, use technology and data effectively, and have the confidence to engage senior stakeholders while building a modern, high-performing Talent Acquisition function.

Skills and Competencies


 Strategic orientation  

Talent sourcing 

 Drive and execution 

 Stakeholder influence 

 Digital orientation 

 Analytical capability 

 Governance and judgement 

 Leadership 

 Change management

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Applications close on 2026-11-20.

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Key Facts
  • Post No 2225
  • Positions 1
  • Peromnes Grade 6
  • Department Human Resources Operations
  • Location Vanderbijlpark Main Campus
  • Closing Date 2026-11-20
Application Response

Candidate should consider the application unsuccessful if no response regarding an interview is received within 21 days after the expiry date.

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