Work-Force
Step into a Talent Acquisition Specialist role in Grahamstown and make your mark across Eastern Cape. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Grahamstown 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.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Grahamstown also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the hr jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Grahamstown much easier.
Meet the Team
Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Grahamstown office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape 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.
Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Grahamstown will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hr jobs team in Grahamstown have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Grahamstown team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Grahamstown have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Grahamstown.
Notably, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
On top of that, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Grahamstown.
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.
About Grahamstown
Equally, the role is based in Grahamstown, close to the East London Industrial Park. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Grahamstown 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.
Daily Duties
- Roll out HR policies and procedures and train managers on application
- Coordinate training, learnerships and bursary programmes with SETAs
- Manage benefits, pension or provident fund and medical aid administration
- Process monthly payroll inputs and resolve employee queries
- Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding
- Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
Who We’re Looking For
- Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
- Comfortable in a unionised environment where applicable
- Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA and Skills Development Act
- 3-5 years’ generalist HR experience in a structured environment
- Member or affiliate of SABPP or IPM is an advantage
- Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion
- Experience supporting CCMA, disciplinary and grievance processes
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.