Specialist - Talent Acquisition

Date: 17 Sept 2026

Location: Rosebank, GP, ZA, 2196 Airport Residential Area, AA, GH, 0302

Company: Orica

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

Join Orica as a Talent Acquisition Specialist and help shape the future of talent across Africa. Based in either Accra, Ghana or Johannesburg, South Africa, and reporting to the Talent Acquisition Team Lead, you will partner with business leaders and hiring managers to attract, assess, and secure exceptional talent across the region.

At Orica, Talent Acquisition is about more than filling vacancies. As a trusted talent advisor, you will use market intelligence, sourcing expertise, technology, and a skills-based approach to deliver outstanding hiring outcomes and support business success. Working in a diverse and fast-paced environment, you will manage end-to-end recruitment while contributing to strategic talent initiatives that strengthen workforce capability and support Orica's growth ambitions across Africa.

You will join a collaborative and supportive Talent Acquisition team that values partnership, innovation, and exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences. If you are passionate about talent, enjoy influencing hiring decisions, and want to make a meaningful impact across the region, we would love to hear from you. What you will be doing

• Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to develop and deliver talent acquisition strategies that support workforce planning and business growth.

• Act as a trusted talent advisor, building strong stakeholder relationships and providing market insights that inform hiring decisions.

• Develop and execute sourcing and talent attraction strategies using talent mapping, LinkedIn Recruiter, AI-enabled tools and market intelligence to build diverse talent pipelines.

• Identify, engage and secure high-quality active and passive talent across multiple African markets.

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, from sourcing and assessment through to offer negotiation and pre-employment checks.

• Promote Orica's employer brand and Employee Value Proposition through targeted attraction and candidate engagement initiatives.

• Utilise recruitment technology, analytics and market data to improve hiring outcomes, optimise processes and support data-driven decision making.

• Partner with HR and cross-functional stakeholders to support workforce planning and recruitment delivery across the business.

• Contribute to regional talent programmes and strategic talent initiatives, including graduate, intern, trainee and early-career recruitment.

What you will bring

• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment across multiple functions, workforce segments and geographic markets.

• Expertise in advanced sourcing methodologies, including Boolean search, LinkedIn sourcing, talent mapping and AI-enabled recruitment tools.

• Strong understanding of African labour markets and experience recruiting across multiple countries and regions.

• Demonstrated success recruiting across blue-collar, technical and professional talent segments, developing targeted attraction strategies and talent initiatives that improve hiring outcomes.

• Ability to build credibility, influence stakeholders and operate effectively within a complex matrix organisation.

• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment analytics to measure performance and drive continuous improvement.

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple requisitions while delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.