Talent Acquisition Manager – Pipeline Opportunity Job at Deloitte

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Job Location : , Gauteng, South Africa

Application Deadline : February 13, 2026

Job Description

  • The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for the acquisition of key talent across multiple disciplines, locations, and on all levels. The Talent Acquisition Manager drives the recruiting efforts for strategically attracting, engaging and hiring top talent at both professional and graduate levels.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the entire operational recruitment process for your allocated Business Unit
  • Partner closely with hiring managers to understand specific role requirements, provide timely updates, and ensure that recruitment plans and headcount targets support and meet business needs and objectives
  • Champion and execute employer branding initiatives to strengthen the firm’s position as an employer of choice
  • Actively source candidates for key critical and scarce skill roles through various channels such as job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and professional networks to identify qualified individuals who align with the firm’s values and goals
  • Use data to evaluate recruitment effectiveness and track metrics like time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality of hires and based on these insights, they make informed decisions to improve the recruitment process
  • Actively promote diversity and inclusion within the hiring process, collaborating with HR and leadership to ensure that recruitment practices are equitable and unbiased
  • Manage key candidate talent pools and generate long-term interest by building sustainable relationships and providing a positive candidate experience
  • Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging talent to inform recruitment strategies across different functional areas
  • Assist with the onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition for new hires, helping them integrate into the company culture and hit the ground running
  • Organize and participate in employer branding events (career fairs, campus recruitment drives, webinars and industry conferences etc.) to showcase the Firm’s culture, values, and career opportunities, to attract top talent and create a positive employer brand image
  • Review own work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance and delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results
  • Use feedback and reflection to develop self-awareness, personal strengths, and address development areas.

Qualifications

  • Completed Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related discipline
  • Post graduate degree is preferred but not essential
  • At least 6 – 8 years of experience in a Talent Acquisition function gained within a professional services or related industry
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems
  • Results-driven
  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Good knowledge of labour legislation and IR procedures
  • Exceptional negotiation and communication skills
  • Proficiency and hands-on experience in applicant tracking systems and recruitment software
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Effective team management ability.

Additional Information

Talent Acquisition CARES Behavioural Capabilities:

  • Communication: You go beyond templates and minimum requirements, always remembering that we are brand ambassadors in every interaction. You respect our client and candidate’s time while also managing their expectations.
  • Accountability: You ensure that candidates experience a structured and fair hiring process. You take ownership of the details and outcomes of our client’s experience, ensuring we are making evidence-based decisions.
  • Reliability: You own your mistakes, say “sorry”, and fix them immediately. You participate in the elimination of defects and offer a consistent, modern process.
  • Empathy: You are always gracious and treat our clients, candidates, and each other with respect and kindness.
  • Solutions: You are proactive and creative in offering our clients and candidates strategic advice and direction.

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