Head of Talent Acquisition

takealot.com is South Africa's leading online retailer, characterised by rapid growth and innovation. We foster a dynamic, high-energy environment where smart, creative professionals thrive while building something significant in the e-commerce space.

 Position Overview

We're seeking a strategic and results-driven Head of Talent Acquisition to revolutionise our talent strategy and lead our centralised recruitment function. Reporting to the Group Executive of Human Resources, you will be responsible for designing and implementing cutting-edge talent acquisition frameworks that support our ambitious growth plans.

 Key Responsibilities

Strategic Talent Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with business objectives and workforce plans
• Design and optimise talent acquisition systems, tools, and processes based on data insights and market trends
• Oversee the management of the centralised recruitment team, ensuring operational excellence
• Drive the Group's Employment Equity objectives through strategic hiring initiatives and targeted talent pools

Process & Systems Excellence

• Lead the optimisation of our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure best practice implementation across the group
• Develop standardised recruitment processes and SOPs to enhance efficiency and candidate experience
• Implement data-driven approaches to measure recruitment effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to align recruitment activities with business unit needs

Talent Branding & Innovation

• Spearhead the development and communication of our Employer Value Proposition (EVP) across business units
• Manage and enhance graduate recruitment programs to build talent pipelines
• Identify critical and scarce skills, developing targeted attraction strategies to secure top talent
• Create innovative talent management frameworks and tools to support internal mobility and succession planning

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Strong analytical skills with experience implementing data-driven recruitment approaches
• Proven track record in recruitment systems implementation and optimization
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment projects and leading teams
• Experience in e-commerce or high-growth environments (advantageous)

Personal Attributes

• Strategic Thinker: Ability to translate business needs into effective talent strategies
• Analytical Mindset: Data-driven approach to problem-solving and decision-making
• Resilient & Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Influential Communicator: Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Results-Oriented: Focused on delivering tangible outcomes and continuous improvement
• Collaborative Leader: Builds strong relationships across functions

We Offer

• Competitive compensation  package
• Opportunity to shape talent strategies in a high-growth tech company
• Dynamic, innovative work environment with significant career development potential
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on one of South Africa's most exciting e-commerce businesses

takealot.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference will be given to applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities.

 The Environment: 

• takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer- centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e- commerce company in Africa. 
• We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve. 
• We are short on ego and high on output. 
• We are doers and not only thinkers, its all in the execution after all. 
• We love what we do and what we are creating.
• We seek to employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who is Smart, has Integrity, and is Hardworking. 

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us! 

Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, to apply.