Talent Acquisition Specialist- Africa

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are excited to announce an opportunity for the position of Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our incredible EMEA Team, based in Sandton, Johannesburg (Hybrid). 

As our Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for sourcing and guiding candidates through the entire recruitment process, ensuring a personalized experience for candidates and a seamless process for hiring managers across Africa, with occasional support in other parts of EMEA and being a part of a global TA team.

You will collaborate closely with our EMEA-based Talent & Sourcing teams, specializing in comprehensive recruitment (360 degrees) for both White and Blue collar roles throughout Africa. The ideal candidate will possess a good understanding of the African recruitment market and will receive thorough training, ongoing support, a competitive salary, and an annual bonus.

This presents a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to embark on an exciting career journey with a global market leader!

What you will be doing

Manage end-to-end recruitment and developing and applying sourcing strategies to meet the current and future needs of the business.

Proactively build pipelines and manage passive candidates in critical talent segments.

Create engaging content about the company culture, work environment, and employee experiences.

Keep up-to-date with the latest trends in employer branding and make recommendations for improvement.

Manage all steps of the talent acquisition process including attraction, sourcing, screening, selection, and assessment.

Provide advice on sourcing and candidate attraction strategies, partnering with HR Business Partners and business leaders.

Partner closely with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and business leaders to manage current and future business needs, forming an effective strategic sourcing method.

Support and advise business stakeholders on the assessment & selection framework, encouraging equitable hiring decisions.

Execute targeted campaigns and projects in response to business needs.

Focusing hiring strategies around diversity and inclusion, ensuring we remove unconscious bias from our hiring process.

Use data to forecast future hiring needs and trends, enabling proactive recruitment strategies.

What you will bring

Minimum 7- 10 years’ experience in strategic & internal talent acquisition.

2-3 years agency recruitment will be an added advantage.

Experience in recruiting in Mining and Engineering business will be highly advantageous.

Employer branding and effective communication & negotiation skills.

Ability to analyze and interpret recruitment metrics to fully optimize and recommend an improve processes.

Understanding of various sourcing strategies, including social media, industry networks, and partnerships.

Managing multiple recruitment campaigns and tasks simultaneously with the ability to plan, influence & execute.

Familiarity with employment laws and regulations.

Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with candidates and stakeholders.

Interpersonal Skills: Building and maintaining relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and other stakeholders.

Cultural Awareness: Understanding of the local job market and cultural nuances in different African countries can be beneficial.

Experience in leading projects, including building a collaborative approach across the global Orica network. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Strong strategic and commercial acumen supported by sound commercial judgement.

Strong written and verbal communication skills to present strategic logic and recommended pathways, coupled with the ability to present to key stakeholders.

How you shape and influence others

Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility

Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character       

Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal & communication skills

Self-aware and open to feedback 

Work effectively across business unit

High level decision making ability

Able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines and work independently 
 

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.