Talent Acquisition Partner

Job Overview

Talent Acquisition Partner position available in Cape Town.

Are you passionate about building high-performing teams that create real impact? Our prestigious client based in the CBD, a trailblazer in their industry, is on the lookout for an experienced HR Talent Partner to help shape the future of their growing organisation.

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead end-to-end talent acquisition across technical, operational, and corporate functions.

Partnering closely with hiring managers and the Executive team, you’ll craft and execute inclusive, values-driven recruitment strategies that attract top talent.

Requirements:

• National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in human resource management, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in full-cycle recruitment, including high-volume, multi-skilled hiring
• Previous Experience Required
• Proven ability to manage multiple roles and stakeholders across various teams
• Strong knowledge of South African labour laws and transformation goals (EE, BBBEE, SDA)
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and experience with ATS and HRIS platforms (e.g., BambooHR, Sage 300 and any ATS)
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines as we are a growing organisation with high recruitment demands
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with both hiring managers and candidates
• Passion for recruitment and contributing to a diverse, inclusive workplace

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across all Teams– from job requisition to onboarding
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce plans and forecast talent needs (specific team and talent mapping)
• Write and manage job advertisements, screen CVs, conduct interviews, and facilitate technical assessments when necessary
• Coordinate panel interviews and final selection processes, especially for technical teams and project-based roles
• Maintain and update job descriptions and recruitment trackers
• Source candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, ATS, industry networks, and direct outreach Attend clean energy job fairs, networking events, and industry conferences to build talent pipelines
• Support hiring managers with interview preparation, role benchmarking, and market insights in collaboration with the Rewards Specialist
• Work with HC Team and the People Partners and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless onboarding for both head office and site-based employees
• Maintain onboarding lists and support the handover process from offer acceptance to start date
• Ensure hiring processes comply with labour laws, POPIA, EE, and internal policies
• Track and report on diversity, EE metrics, and other recruitment KPIs for the Employment Equity Committee
• Support Employment Equity initiatives to increase representation of underrepresented groups within the organization
• Stay up to date on labour market trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor hiring practices in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors
• Drive improvements in recruitment policies, systems, and processes
• Contribute to people-focused projects such as onboarding, talent mapping, and workforce planning