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POST 10/582 : TALENT SOURCING OFFICER: TALENT SOURCING,

🏒 PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE πŸ“ Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government ⏳ Closes: 13 Apr 2026 🧾 Post: 10/582 # Ref: DOTP 12/2026 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE)

Key details

Salary
R325 101 - β€’ per annum
Centre
Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
Reference
DOTP 12/2026 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE)
Closing date
13 Apr 2026

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Overview
Join our team to manage recruitment processes, source top talent, and support interview logistics in the Western Cape Provincial Administration.

Requirements

Competencies

  • Knowledge of the following: Competency based recruitment processes, inclusive of head hunting processes
  • Shortlisting and interview processes
  • Public service / government policies
  • Online recruitment
  • Experience in the following: Drafting of vacancy advertisements which includes application questionnaires in consultation with client departments
  • Liaising with various service providers (Media/e-Recruit and Response Handling)
  • Technical recruiting which includes e-Recruit support, competency-based recruitment and selection and the administrative processes which is associated with these tasks
  • Candidate sourcing across various professions and platforms and consultative skills
  • Data management. 369 Skills needed: Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
  • Consultative skills and effective Problem solving
  • Networking working with people and ability to meet customer expectations.

Duties

Response handling of applications; Identify, address and resolve recruitment selection delays; Facilitate and advise on the compiling of shortlists; Create competency-based interview questions; Responsible for logistical arrangements for interviews; Finalize interview processes through competency assessments/proficiency tests and nominations; Maintenance of the recruitment and selection database; Execute high standard of quality in all operational work; Dealing with inquiries from clients and applicants; Facilitate and provide professional advice on the sourcing of talent across various professions, inclusive of shortlisting, interview processes and verification's (personnel suitability checks) and the appointment decision, as well as the issuing of employment offers; Ensure recruitment and selection data integrity and report on any irregularities; Communication across various levels regarding e-recruit processes; Advising Senior and Executive management on the recruitment and selection process and best talent.


How to apply

Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
CLOSING DATE: 13 April 2026

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Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.

Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00.

Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214.

For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.

Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS

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