HR Officer: Recruitment & Talent

About the role

We are looking for an HR Officer specialising in recruitment and talent to manage end‑to‑end hiring, onboarding and talent administration across all entities of the organisation. The role will ensure timely placement of quality candidates, support workforce capability and drive organisational growth.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: advertise vacancies, screen applications, conduct interviews, coordinate panels and perform reference checks.
• Prepare employment offers and appointment documentation while adhering to service level agreements.
• Oversee onboarding and employee integration, including induction programmes, pre‑employment paperwork, probation monitoring and follow‑up reviews.
• Develop and maintain talent pools, support succession planning and assist with workforce planning.
• Maintain recruitment analytics, produce monthly reports, measure time‑to‑fill and provide recommendations.
• Support Employment Equity and transformation objectives, ensuring fair and diverse hiring practices.
• Liaise with branch managers, department heads and external recruitment partners to provide updates and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Assist with HR projects, policy acknowledgements, employee engagement initiatives and reporting during non‑peak periods.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• Proven experience managing recruitment, onboarding and talent pipelines.
• Familiarity with employment equity, transformation and diversity initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse recruitment data and produce actionable insights.

Required skills

• Knowledge of recruitment platforms and applicant tracking systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.