Talent Acquisition Officer

IOEC is seeking a Talent Acquisition Officer to deliver end-to-end in-house recruitment across assigned roles, taking ownership of sourcing, screening, coordination, and delivery. The role is hands-on and execution-focused, with accountability for outcomes.

The Talent Acquisition Officer is expected to source local and international talent, identify risks or delays early, and drive hiring delivery. This role suits an in-house recruiter who works independently, takes ownership, and is accountable for results rather than activity. A strong sourcing discipline and the ability to build, maintain, and leverage centralised talent pipelines are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Subsidiary & Group Operating Model

• Operate within a group recruitment model supporting multiple subsidiaries and business units
• Build and maintain a centralised talent database and shared pipelines across the group
• Apply consistent recruitment standards, processes, and reporting while remaining responsive to local business needs
• Partner with subsidiary and local leadership as the in-house recruitment contact
• Identify opportunities for internal promotions

End-to-End In-House Recruitment Delivery

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy notification to offer acceptance and onboarding handover to HR
• Manage multiple live requisitions concurrently
• Translate hiring needs into clear role requirements and sourcing strategies
• Conduct screening interviews, coordinate interviews, manage assessments, and complete reference checks
• Present candidate information in a structured format to support hiring decisions
• Manage offers and candidate communication
• Communicate clearly and timeously with stakeholders
• Review planning, prioritisation, and progress across allocated roles
• Maintain accurate files, data, and system records

Direct Sourcing & Execution

• Source candidates through direct search, internal databases, referrals, LinkedIn, and targeted outreach
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future roles
• Leverage group talent pools, referrals, and internal mobility before external sourcing
• Reduce reliance on agencies through proactive sourcing and pipeline development
• Maintain ATS data, recruitment trackers, and role allocation across entities

Technology, Platforms & Process

• Use ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, assessment tools, and reporting dashboards effectively
• Apply recruitment workflows consistently
• Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment processes

KPI Ownership & Risk Management

• Own agreed recruitment KPIs e.g. Time to Fill
• Remain accountable for outcomes including quality of hire, pipeline health, stakeholder satisfaction, cost, and retention
• Identify delivery risks early and escalate with mitigation plans

Reporting

• Maintain accurate recruitment reporting on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis

File Management & Governance

• Maintain complete and accurate recruitment files on shared systems
• Ensure all candidate documentation and approvals are properly stored
• Comply with data protection, confidentiality, and governance requirements

Engagement & Organisation

• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage stakeholder expectations
• Maintain strong organisation across task tracking, prioritisation, and follow-through
• Balance speed with accuracy in a internal recruitment environment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Competencies & Attributes

• Outcome-driven with focus on delivery and KPIs
• Comfortable using recruitment technology and reporting tools
• Clear and confident communicator
• Able to operate in fast-paced, operational environments
• Strong prioritisation and decision-making ability
• Sound professional judgement
• Resilient and solutions-oriented

Experience

• Experience in internal recruitment or a blended agency and internal background
• Proven direct sourcing and pipeline development experience
• Experience recruiting across multiple functions or business units
• Consultative approach to stakeholders
• Experience writing and evaluating job specifications

Education

• Matric
• HR Diploma or Bachelor’s degree (BSocSci, BA Industrial/Organisational Psychology, or BBA with HR preferred)

Reporting Line

• Reports to Recruitment Manager, Head of HR, and Group HR Director

Work Location: In person