Work-Force
Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Mthatha, and we encourage applicants from across Eastern Cape to consider this opportunity.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Mthatha operation, and this Talent Acquisition Specialist position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the hr jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Mthatha team.
Equally, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Mthatha 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 Mthatha teams, and the new Talent Acquisition Specialist will feel that from the first week.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the hr jobs side of the business inside out. The Mthatha group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Mthatha will be explained during the hiring process.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Why This Role
Importantly, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Mthatha colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the hr jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Crucially, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Where You’ll Work
Notably, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Mthatha site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.
Based in Mthatha
Practically speaking, the role is based in Mthatha, within the Coega Industrial Development Zone. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Mthatha and the broader Eastern Cape 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 Mthatha.
Many candidates already living within reach of Mthatha cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Mthatha, Eastern Cape.
Our Commitment to Transformation
On top of that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Mthatha.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Coordinate performance management cycles and calibration sessions
- Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding
- Champion transformation and inclusion across all people processes
- Compile workforce reports for EE, B-BBEE and skills development submissions
- Process monthly payroll inputs and resolve employee queries
- Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
- Run exit interviews and feed insights into retention strategies
- Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
Who We’re Looking For
- Experience supporting CCMA, disciplinary and grievance processes
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Coaching mindset with the ability to support line managers
- Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
- Project management skills for HR initiatives and rollouts
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.