Talent Acquisition Specialist (CPT Onsite)

• Ensure a solid understanding of the business functions and requirements, flagging if further information, activities or support are required to assist with this.
• Manage the entire recruitment process from inception to completion (i.e. taking briefs, advertising the role, sourcing suitable candidates, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, issuing offer letters, and background checks).
• Source candidates for a variety of roles across Engineering, Data, Finance, Compliance, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success and other ad-hoc roles that may arise.
• Screen potential candidates for skill and culture fit.
• Draw up shortlists.
• Arrange and coordinate interviews with candidates and hiring teams.
• Provide feedback to candidates throughout the process to ensure they are updated at all times as to the status of the process.
• Provide consistent feedback internally on role status and flag any issues, delays, or concerns as it relates to the internal process or candidate experience.
• Assist in salary benchmarking exercises when required.
• Ensure placement deadlines are met or flag in advance if they will not be.
• Build an active pipeline of suitable candidates for future opportunities within the business.
• Look out for opportunities to improve the candidate experience and internal process – use data to support these decisions.
• Work closely with the Marketing team on recruitment marketing initiatives.

• Liaise with IT, Office Management and other relevant departments to ensure new joiners are set up ahead of the start date.
• Arrange onboarding sessions with relevant departments and new joiners.
• Manage welcome comms with new joiners to ensure we have all the necessary information
• Be present and accessible for onboarding week to welcome and manage new joiner’s smooth transition into the company.
• Compile and distribute monthly onboarding surveys and share with relevant colleagues.
• Analyse survey results and recommend improvements based on feedback received.
• Spearhead ad-hoc onboarding events.

• Be involved in ad-hoc talent projects that relate to employee wellness and culture.

• 6+ Years experience recruiting candidates in a variety of roles at all levels especially within the Tech/FinTech space.
• Well-versed in sourcing methods and understand how to source and engage both active and passive candidates
• Passionate about candidate experience and understand the importance of moving quickly while ensuring you maintain a high standard of quality.
• Adaptable, resilient and proactive.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Can work autonomously and prioritise your workload.
• Eager to get involved beyond the scope of recruitment.
• Live in Cape Town and like being in an office environment.

• You have worked within the FinTech space or at a scaling startup environment.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.