Work-Force
A Talent Acquisition Specialist position is being filled in Pinetown. Suitable candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to submit their applications for review.
Overview
This Talent Acquisition Specialist role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Pinetown. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the hr jobs pipeline across KwaZulu-Natal.
The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Talent Acquisition Specialist taking on this position.
On top of that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Pinetown also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Pinetown teams, and the new Talent Acquisition Specialist will feel that from the first week.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The hr jobs space in Pinetown offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in KwaZulu-Natal.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Pinetown have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Pinetown team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
About Pinetown
Beyond that, the role is based in Pinetown, close to the Durban Harbour logistics hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Pinetown and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Pinetown.
Many candidates already living within reach of Pinetown cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal.
Equal Opportunity
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across KwaZulu-Natal, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Pinetown.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
The Environment
Equally, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.
On top of that, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
In addition, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Pinetown site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Meet the Team
On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Pinetown office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when KwaZulu-Natal operations get busy.
Beyond that, the team mix in Pinetown reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Your Role
- Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding
- Coordinate training, learnerships and bursary programmes with SETAs
- Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
- Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
- Process monthly payroll inputs and resolve employee queries
- Advise managers on application of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
What You’ll Need
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Commitment to fairness, transformation and ethical conduct
- Experience supporting CCMA, disciplinary and grievance processes
- Coaching mindset with the ability to support line managers
- 3-5 years’ generalist HR experience in a structured environment
- Sound understanding of EE and B-BBEE compliance reporting
- Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.