Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Finds and attracts suitable candidates, manages recruitment processes and advises hiring managers on talent-market conditions. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Talent Acquisition Specialist do?

Finds and attracts suitable candidates, manages recruitment processes and advises hiring managers on talent-market conditions.

Demand level: High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR300 000 p.a.Mid-levelR520 000 p.a.SeniorR750 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Candidate screening · EssentialTalent sourcing · EssentialApplicant tracking systems · ImportantInterviewing · ImportantStakeholder management · Important

Study routes

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT — University of Johannesburg

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Talent Acquisition Specialist do?

Finds and attracts suitable candidates, manages recruitment processes and advises hiring managers on talent-market conditions.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Candidate screening, Talent sourcing, Applicant tracking systems, Interviewing, Stakeholder management.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.