Talent Acquisition Specialist
Signature Cosmetics
Edenvale, Gauteng
Permanent
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Posted 08 December 2025 - Closing Date 31 December 2025

Job Details

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

 

  • Manage full recruitment lifecycle: job briefing, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer negotiation.
  • Develop effective sourcing strategies for niche roles including formulation chemists, production operators, quality assurance specialists, and regulatory affairs professionals.
  • Build and maintain candidate pipelines for high-volume and hard-to-fill positions.
  • Conduct competency-based and technical screenings to ensure strong role alignment.
  • Coordinate and facilitate interviews with hiring managers; ensure positive candidate experience.

 

Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Partnership

 

  • Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing market insights, recruitment best practices, and talent recommendations.
  • Work with HR and department heads to define job requirements and candidate profiles.
  • Support workforce planning and ensure hiring timelines are aligned with production needs.

 

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

 

  • Strengthen employer brand in the cosmetics and manufacturing sector through social media, job boards, career events, and partnerships.
  • Represent the company at job fairs, industry events, and career days.
  • Maintain a high-quality candidate journey, ensuring timely communication and professionalism.

 

Process Management & Compliance

 

  • Maintain accurate and updated records within the ATS and HR systems.
  • Track recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, source effectiveness, turnover trends) and report regularly to HR leadership.
  • Ensure all recruitment processes comply with employment laws, GMP requirements, and internal policies.
  • Support onboarding processes and coordinate pre-employment checks.
REQUIREMENTS 
  • Grade 12 or equivalent required
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Organisational Psychology or related field is required
  • Minimum of 3 years recruitment working experience in a retail or related environment is required
  • Demonstrated ability to recruit for technical roles (production, quality, R&D, engineering).
  • Experience with SimplifyHR platform and modern sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, CV databases).
  • Understanding of manufacturing environments, GMP standards, and regulatory frameworks is an advantage.