
Talent Administrator
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Matric
- A relevant qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 13 years of experience in an HR, recruitment, or administrative support role
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with HRIS or ATS systems (e.g., BambooHR, Sage 300, etc.)
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism
- Highly people orientated
- Team player
- Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good presentation skills
- Highly computer literate with capabilities in MS Office, especially with PowerPoint presentations and designs
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Basic knowledge of South African labour laws
- Handle tasks with discretion and confidentiality
- Work independently and takes initiative within the Talent and Human Capital Team
- Provide administrative support to the Human Capital Talent team
- Assist with audits of HC documents and data
- Accurately prepare monthly HC reports, including headcount info
- Process HC-related invoices
- Schedule employee probation discussions
- Post job advertisements on internal and external job boards, including LinkedIn
- Conduct initial telephone screening of candidates based on job specifications
- Coordinate interview scheduling between candidates and hiring teams
- Prepare interview packs and support hiring managers with documentation and logistics
- Conduct reference checks and assist with background screening
- Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS) and candidate pipelines
- Coordinate onboarding documentation, including personal details, qualifications, and bank information.
- Liaise with internal teams (IT, Facilities) to ensure Day 1 readiness
- Load new employees onto HR systems and assist with induction scheduling Human Capital
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee and candidate records
- Track recruitment data and metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, status reports)
- Ensure all data is handled securely and in compliance with company policies
- Assist with planning and execution of recruitment events or job fairs
- Maintain Human Capital templates (e.g., interview invites, regret letters)
- Support probation tracking and Human Capital document follow-ups
- Respond to queries from candidates and internal stakeholders professionally and promptly
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