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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

DLK Group

Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Salary: Not provided by the employer

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted: 14 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 11 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DLK Group is looking for a dynamic Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the full recruitment lifecycle from the first point of contact to final client approval. This position demands a proactive professional capable of handling a high volume of interactions and administrative tasks within a rapid agile environment. The ideal candidate will ensure job specifications are accurate coordinate effectively with sourcing partners and drive efficient candidate screening and interviewing processes to meet tight turnaround requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Audit job descriptions for accuracy and completeness collaborating with Business Development teams to resolve gaps and finalise interview strategies.
Distribute updated role specifications to external sourcing agencies and partners.
Identify and engage potential candidates for open positions prioritising the utilization of existing talent databases.
Evaluate incoming resumes against specific role criteria to ensure a strong match.
Perform technical assessments and conduct interviews to gauge candidate suitability.
Manage the digital onboarding of candidate profiles and documentation into internal tracking systems.
Foster continuous and transparent communication with applicants throughout the entire hiring journey.
Keep real-time records of candidate status open vacancies and recruitment pipeline stages.
Actively cultivate and expand the organizations internal talent reservoir.

Requirements

Experience

A minimum of three years in a senior-level recruitment role preferably within the Information Technology sector.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrated self-motivation determination and adaptability to shifting priorities and fast-paced workflows.
Exceptional ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
Proficiency in negotiation and managing candidate relationships.
Cultural awareness and experience recruiting across diverse geographic regions and talent markets.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms with SharePoint knowledge being a plus.
Background in Public Sector recruitment.
Working knowledge of technical skill sets and IT role frameworks.

Required Skills:

Requirements: Experience: A minimum of three years in a senior-level recruitment role preferably within the Information Technology sector. Core Competencies: Demonstrated self-motivation determination and adaptability to shifting priorities and fast-paced workflows. Exceptional ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively. Proficiency in negotiation and managing candidate relationships. Cultural awareness and experience recruiting across diverse geographic regions and talent markets. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms with SharePoint knowledge being a plus. Background in Public Sector recruitment. Working knowledge of technical skill sets and IT role frameworks.

Required Education:

3 years relevant experience at a Senior Level ideally within the IT sector

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