The Focus Group Cape Town, South Africa 24 March 2026 Mid 0 - 0 Full Time Market Related 4 years - 6 years Skills Assessment Interviewing Recruitment Sourcing Talent Acquisition Industries Financial Technology (Fintech) Recruitment Job Description
MUST BE WORKING FOR A START UP!!
MUST BE WORKING FOR A START UP!!
MUST BE WORKING FOR A START UP!!
We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to own and elevate how we hire across non-technical functions - improving quality of hire, reducing reliance on external agencies, and building a world-class candidate experience. This role is about raising the bar. You’ll act as a dedicated talent partner to non-technical teams, working closely with the relevant People Business Partner and business leadership to ensure we consistently hire exceptional talent that succeeds at COMPANY.
Key responsibilities
End-to-end hiring
Own the full recruitment lifecycle across non-technical roles (e.g. Customer Success, Growth, Finance, Legal, Operations)
Partner with Hiring Managers and the People Business Partner to define role requirements and craft high-quality job specs
Build and manage strong inbound and outbound pipelines
Functional alignment & business partnership
Act as the primary talent partner for your aligned business functions
Work closely with the People Business Partner and business leadership to align hiring with team priorities
Develop a deep understanding of team structures, hiring needs, and capability gaps
Screening & quality control
Conduct structured, high-signal screening to assess candidate quality before Hiring Manager involvement
Act as a quality gatekeeper, pushing back when the bar is not met
Continuously improve how we assess candidates across different functions
Interview design & assessment
Design and evolve interview processes, scorecards, and assessments to ensure consistent, high-quality hiring decisions
Calibrate with hiring managers and interviewers to maintain a high hiring bar
Candidate experience
Own and continuously improve the candidate experience end-to-end
Ensure all candidate interactions reflect COMPANY’s high standards, speed, and attention to detail
Speed & execution
Run fast, efficient processes across multiple roles simultaneously
Ensure interviews are well-structured, coordinated, and high signal
Remove friction for Hiring Managers wherever possible
Sourcing & pipeline building
Proactively source high-quality candidates using creative and data-driven approaches
Build long-term relationships with strong candidates across relevant functions
Reduce dependency on agencies by building strong internal pipelines
Offer management & closing
Own offer processes, including structuring, negotiation, and closing candidates
Partner with Hiring Managers and leadership to secure top talent in competitive markets
Agency ownership (where needed)
Manage and optimise relationships with external recruiters for niche roles
Set clear expectations and hold partners accountable for quality
Data & continuous improvement
Use data to inform and improve hiring decisions and processes
Track funnel performance and identify areas for optimisation
Quality of hire & feedback loops
Track and continuously improve quality of hire
Use post-hire performance and probation outcomes to refine hiring decisions and processes
Stakeholder enablement
Coach and support Hiring Managers to improve interview quality and consistency
Drive alignment on hiring standards and decision-making
AI & automation
Leverage AI tools and automation to streamline sourcing, screening, coordination, and communication
Continuously identify opportunities to reduce manual work and improve efficiency
Stay at the forefront of modern recruiting practices
Process & strategy
Design and evolve hiring processes that balance speed and quality
Translate business hiring needs into effective recruiting strategies in partnership with the People Business Partner
Contribute to employer brand by shaping how COMPANY shows up to candidates
Requirements
MUST BE WORKING FOR A START UP!!
4+ years of experience in recruiting across non-technical roles
Proven track record of hiring high-quality candidates in fast-paced environments
Strong ability to assess candidate quality and generate clear hiring signals
Experience partnering with a variety of business functions (e.g. commercial, operations, finance, etc.)
Comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy while partnering closely with stakeholders
Strong stakeholder partner - able to influence and push back constructively
Highly organised and able to manage multiple roles without dropping the ball
Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
Ideal candidate
Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality of hire, not just filling roles
Highly proactive, with a bias toward action and the ability to operate without direction
Able to move quickly while maintaining strong judgment and decision-making standards
AI-savvy, with a continuous focus on automation and improving efficiency
Takes full ownership of problems and drives outcomes end-to-end
Motivated by building and improving systems, not just maintaining existing processes
What success looks like
We consistently hire high-quality talent across non-technical functions
New hires are high-performing and successful in their roles
Improved probation pass rates through better hiring decisions
Hiring managers are unblocked and supported
Our reliance on external recruiters decreases significantly over time
Candidates have a fast, thoughtful, and high-quality experience
COMPANY consistently attracts top-tier talent
