Recruitment Lead

About the role

BIOVAC, a leading sterile vaccine manufacturer in Africa, is seeking a dynamic Recruitment Lead on a three‑year fixed‑term contract. You will drive talent acquisition strategy, lead a high‑performing recruitment team, and ensure hiring processes align with the company’s growth objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement recruitment strategies that support business goals.
• Manage full‑cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessments, selection and onboarding.
• Oversee recruitment budget and vendor relationships (agencies, job boards, background‑check providers).
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast hiring needs and build talent pipelines.
• Lead employer‑branding and candidate‑engagement initiatives.
• Monitor recruitment KPIs, produce analytics dashboards and continuously improve processes.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation (EEA, SDA, LRA, BCEA, POPIA) and internal policies.
• Promote inclusive hiring practices and support DEI objectives.
• Develop and mentor the recruitment team, handling performance management and succession planning.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• 5+ years of recruitment/talent‑acquisition experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of scaling hiring operations and leading recruitment teams.
• Experience with employer branding, DEI initiatives and recruitment marketing.
• Project‑management experience; HR certifications (e.g., SHRM, LinkedIn Talent Solutions) are a plus.
• Preferably familiar with the biopharmaceutical/vaccine manufacturing industry.

Required skills

• Proficiency with ATS platforms such as Mantal and Wamly.
• Advanced sourcing using LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Strong analytical skills with Excel, Power BI or comparable HR analytics tools.
• Experience with HRIS and CRM systems.
• Knowledge of recruitment‑marketing tools and employer‑branding platforms.
• Understanding of South African labour legislation (EEA, SDA, LRA, BCEA, POPIA).

What we offer

• Three‑year fixed‑term contract with competitive remuneration.
• Opportunity to shape talent strategy in a fast‑growing, purpose‑driven organization.
• Professional development and exposure to the biopharmaceutical sector.