About the position
Our client is a dynamic and ambitious family owned and run export trading business based in Durban that has been in existence for the last 52 years. They specialize in the export of FMCG's, fruit and vegetables, meat, wines and building materials to over 55 countries throughout the world.
They are looking for a Talent Acquisition Consultant to join their in-house busy recruitment team. The role is based full time onsite at their Morningside Head Office and reports to the Recruitment Manager.
If you are looking to join a busy, experienced and professional human resources team, this is the role for you!
Role Purpose:
Role Purpose:
- Deliver end-to-end in-house recruitment across assigned roles, taking ownership of sourcing, screening, coordination, and delivery. The role is hands-on and execution-focused, with accountability for outcomes.
- The recruiter is expected to source local and international talent, identify risks or delays early, and drive hiring delivery.
- This role suits an in-house recruiter who works independently, takes ownership, and is accountable for results rather than activity. A strong sourcing discipline and the ability to build, maintain, and leverage centralised talent pipelines are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Subsidiary & Group Operating Model:
- Operate within a group recruitment model supporting multiple subsidiaries and business units
- Build and maintain a centralised talent database and shared pipelines across the group
- Apply consistent recruitment standards, processes, and reporting while remaining responsive to local business needs
- Partner with subsidiary and local leadership as the in-house recruitment contact
- Identify opportunities for internal promotions
End-to-End In-House Recruitment Delivery:
- Own the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy notification to offer acceptance and onboarding handover to HR
- Manage multiple live requisitions concurrently
- Translate hiring needs into clear role requirements and sourcing strategies
- Conduct screening interviews, coordinate interviews, manage assessments, and complete reference checks
- Present candidate information in a structured format to support hiring decisions
- Manage offers and candidate communication
- Communicate clearly and timeously with stakeholders
- Review planning, prioritisation, and progress across allocated roles
- Maintain accurate files, data, and system records
Direct Sourcing & Execution:
- Source candidates through direct search, internal databases, referrals, LinkedIn, and targeted outreach
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future roles
- Leverage group talent pools, referrals, and internal mobility before external sourcing
- Reduce reliance on agencies through proactive sourcing and pipeline development
- Maintain ATS data, recruitment trackers, and role allocation across entities
Technology, Platforms & Process:
- Use ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, assessment tools, and reporting dashboards effectively
- Apply recruitment workflows consistently
- Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment processes
KPI Ownership & Risk Management:
- Own agreed recruitment KPIs e.g. Time to Fill
- Remain accountable for outcomes including quality of hire, pipeline health, stakeholder satisfaction, cost, and retention
- Identify delivery risks early and escalate with mitigation plans
Reporting:
- Maintain accurate recruitment reporting on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
File Management & Governance:
- Maintain complete and accurate recruitment files on shared systems
- Ensure all candidate documentation and approvals are properly stored
- Comply with data protection, confidentiality, and governance requirements
Engagement & Organisation:
- Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders
- Manage stakeholder expectations
- Maintain strong organisation across task tracking, prioritisation, and follow-through
- Balance speed with accuracy in a internal recruitment environment
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Competencies & Attributes:
- Outcome-driven with focus on delivery and KPIs
- Comfortable using recruitment technology and reporting tools
- Clear and confident communicator
- Able to operate in fast-paced, operational environments
- Strong prioritisation and decision-making ability
- Sound professional judgement
- Resilient and solutions-oriented
Experience:
- Experience in internal recruitment or a blended agency and internal background
- Proven direct sourcing and pipeline development experience
- Experience recruiting across multiple functions or business units
- Consultative approach to stakeholders
- Experience writing and evaluating job specifications
Education:
- Matric
- HR Diploma or Bachelor’s degree (BSocSci, BA Industrial/Organisational Psychology, or BBA with HR preferred)
Reporting Line:
- Reports to Talent Acquisition Manager, Head of HR, and Group HR Director
Desired Skills:
- Recruitment
- Recruiter
- Recruitment Consultant
- Talent Acquisition Consultant
- Finding unicorns
- Inhouse Recruiter
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Medical
- Provident
- Income Protection
- Gap Cover
- 13th Cheque
