Well established retail company are seeking a qualified and experienced applicant to join their dynamic team. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will take charge of planning and guiding talent sourcing needs and goals, specifically related to where and how the company will source for talent needed to meet their acquisition needs and thereby contributing to overall business success. Create and execute on a sustainable talent attraction and acquisition tactical plan and process across the company to appoint top talent and execute the end-to-end talent sourcing and attraction process.Requirements:Matric Certificate.Diploma in Human ResourcesValid Driver’s Licence – Code 8 unendorsed (must have) – must be able to travelComputer Literate: Full Microsoft Office package3 – 5 years’ recruitment experience in the retail industry or recruitment agencyExperience in various recruitment and selection techniquesExperience in job analysis, role profiling and competency-based interviewsExperience in the professional use of sourcing channels and platform - such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Ditto.HRKey Responsibilities:Recruitment Process and PolicyOwn and drive talent sourcing, selecting and acquisition process, which will include the building of local talent sourcing pipelines aligned to the company's Talent Management and Employment Equity plansAssess current recruitment policies and processes and ensure compliance is adhered to, to minimize the company’s exposure to adverse outcome of complaints, litigation, audits, and inspectionsContinuously improve and update recruitment templates and documentationIntroduce key assessment toolsIntroduce standardised interview techniques and train line managers on recruitment process and interview techniquesRecruitment needs analysis:Work closely with relevant business heads, to understand objectives and construct plans to improve recruitment performance and create and implement talent tactical plansExecution and creation of relevant talent sourcing pools that meet the demanding needs of the organisation and ensuring a steady pipeline of ready talent into the businessAnalyse the company's Talent Plans to assess internal versus external talent needsAnticipating the company's future talent needs and working with managers to advise on sourcing, selection and acquisition tactics that will help to sustain success.Sourcing, attract and selectEffective and efficient use of our recruitment management systemRe-assess all current adverts used and re-look job specifications with the HRBPProvide a comprehensive recruitment and selection service to ensure Time to Fill is within company normsFulfil multiple roles that ensure consistent levels of workforce talent. This will include hands-on involvement, and acquisition of all top talent and diverse candidates across all levels of the organisation.The creation and improvement of the relevant workflows, the selection and management of relevant sourcing and acquisition platforms and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on the talent needs of the company will be vital.Communicating with external sources, such as: peer organisations, service providers, talent sourcing originator to ensure the most appropriate solutions to enable the business.Brand AmbassadorEnhance the company’s external brand through job portals, social media and by attending, organising, and facilitating career fairs and other eventsPartner with stakeholders to create, and market the company as an attractive employer brand across the territories in which we operate and ensure the placement of a successful pool of candidates that meets the business needs and fits the culture of the business.Drive word-of-mouth employer brand awareness buildingContinuously update and maintain website, online career portals and so forthReportingCompile regular weekly, monthly and ad hoc acquisition and project reports on recruitment and social media activitiesReport on recruitment trends in the retail industryDetermine metrics to track and monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of the recruitment functionConduct effective workforce forecasting, and reporting as is relevant and requestedUndertakings:Criminal / Credit CheckQualification verification