Talent Acquisition Specialist

Whether you are a seasoned Talent Acquisition Specialist or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Zeerust. The team hires on merit and across communities in North West.

The Role

The Talent Acquisition Specialist vacancy forms part of how the Zeerust branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the hr jobs side of the business moving forward.

Beyond that, 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.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Talent Acquisition Specialist to step into the hr jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Talent Acquisition Specialist is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in North West is consistently high and consistently fair.

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 Zeerust teams, and the new Talent Acquisition Specialist will feel that from the first week.

What Your Day Looks Like

Your day is people-shaped from the moment you log in. You move between recruitment screens, manager calls, payroll queries and the occasional sensitive conversation that needs your full attention. Mid-morning you might be running an onboarding session for new starters, and by the afternoon you’re back at your desk preparing EE or B-BBEE reports. Through it all, you balance compliance with care, making sure that policies are followed and people are heard.

Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West operations throw up the unexpected.

Notably, the Zeerust office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Zeerust.

Growing With Us

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The hr jobs space in Zeerust 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 North West.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Zeerust 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.

Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Zeerust have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.

The Environment

Notably, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in North West. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Zeerust site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Notably, 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.

Why Join Us

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Zeerust colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the hr jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Zeerust teams.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in North West.

Crucially, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Zeerust keep progressing.

Meet the Team

On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Zeerust office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when North West operations get busy.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

On top of that, the team mix in Zeerust 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.

Based in Zeerust

Practically speaking, the role is based in Zeerust, in the Rustenburg platinum belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Zeerust and the broader North West region.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Zeerust, North West.

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 Zeerust.

Many candidates already living within reach of Zeerust cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local North West economy.

Diversity and Inclusion

Notably, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

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.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across North West.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Zeerust.

Core Functions

• Drive engagement, wellness and culture initiatives across sites
• Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding
• Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
• Coordinate training, learnerships and bursary programmes with SETAs
• Advise managers on application of the LRA, BCEA and EEA

Essential Criteria

• Experience supporting CCMA, disciplinary and grievance processes
• Project management skills for HR initiatives and rollouts
• Coaching mindset with the ability to support line managers
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion
• Sound understanding of EE and B-BBEE compliance reporting
• Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.