Talent Acquisition Specialist – Re-Advertisement needed at Rand Water

Job Advert Summary    

• Rand Water is currently looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist at their Head Offices in Glenvista, JHB South to facilitate, implement and maintain effective systems for manpower planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management & succession planning, ensuring that the organization attracts, employs or retains high caliber staff with a collective profile which meets strategic long-term objectives.

Minimum Requirements    

• Applicants must have a recognized National Diploma or Degree in Social Sciences/Human Resources or Industrial Psychology equivalent qualification.
• At least 3-5 years relevant HR experience specializing in areas such as talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning and induction or exposure in a similar functional environment.
• Adequate knowledge of mandatory HR legislation and or any other prescripts impacting on the day-to-day functional requirements associated with this position.
• Knowledge of HRIS, specifically SAP an advantage.
• Registration as a Psychometrist will be an advantage.
• Professional registration with the South African Board of People Practices (SABPP) or any professional body will be an advantage.

Primary Duties    

• Ensure effective recruitment, selection and retention of high caliber staff to meet operational and strategic objectives
• Conduct and maintain the full HR value chain from acquisition to exit of an employee.
• Ensure effective HR practices for the attraction and retention of talent to meet organisational requirements.
• Implement and monitor the performance management system at the site level to promote the corporate objectives of a high-performance culture.
• Maintain strategic business partnerships to enhance HR relations across the business units,
• Influence recruitment decisions and employment practices.
• Ensure legal and fair staffing processes and decisions are in accordance with current legislation and diversity objectives.
• Enhance the site’s internal and external image as a preferred employer.
• Administer the Hay Job Evaluation system from a site point of view.
• Maintain performance management processes
• Ensure effective implementation and administration of a succession planning system.
• Conduct competency-based assessments in line with the inherent job requirements.
• Conduct and maintain an effective induction, socialization and exit interview processes.
• Collate statistical data relating to talent management to support talent management initiatives.
• Conduct and maintain effective onboarding (induction, socialisation) programmes and exit interview processes and surveys.
• Manage talent management budget.

Knowledge    

• Sound knowledge of recruitment and selection, Performance Management, Job Evaluation and Succession Planning principles
• Targeted Selection
• Relevant legislation, g., BECA, EEA, LRA
• Microsoft Office packages
• ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001

Skills    

• Conflict management skills
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Administration skills
• Decision making skills
• Problem solving skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Innovation skills
• Change Management
• Facilitation skills
• Building business partnership

Attitude    

• Customer-service orientation
• Espouse Employment Equity principles
• Positive attitude
• Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail

Deadline:23rd December,2025