Talent Acquisition Lead; CPT Job Cape Town area,South Africa,Business

Position: Talent Acquisition Lead (CPT)
About our client:
Our client is running a philanthropic programme committed to fostering societal benefit through high-impact businesses across the African continent. This is achieved by investing in, guiding, and supporting entrepreneurs and early-stage startups. The programme's vision is to see an empowered, prosperous, and productively engaged African citizenry flourish in ethical societies, marked by dignity and hope.
What you will be doing:

Design and implement a robust strategy across all operating countries to identify and attract exceptional entrepreneurial and technical talent that meets the eligibility criteria.

Spearhead proactive headhunting and data-driven recruitment campaigns, leveraging strategic networks and ensuring alignment with program objectives.

Build and maintain a system to monitor the talent pipeline, analyse candidate quality, and use data analytics to continuously refine recruitment and improve application quality.

Initiate and manage high-value collaborations with governments, ecosystems, investors, and other stakeholders to position the client as a premier launchpad.

Coordinate the scouting team, set targets, monitor performance, and drive accountability. Lead the process of building deep relationships with potential founders and managing their journey through application and selection.

Ensure the effective execution of the entire selection process (planning, execution, reporting), including contracting service providers and maintaining compliance.

Provide timely, analytical recruitment reports and actionable insights. Collaborate on selection data analysis to recommend improvements and support the design of rigorous assessment tools.

Effectively track and update the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and dashboards. Refine automated candidate communications with the technical team.

Represent the client at local, regional, and international events to build brand awareness and strengthen its positioning.

What our client is looking for:

A relevant tertiary qualification would be ideal (Business Studies, Business Administration, International Business, etc.)

5+ years experience in founders sourcing, startup scouting, or recruitment for entrepreneurship development programs.

Familiarity with entrepreneurship ecosystems, cross-country recruitment, and proven ability to build partnerships for pipeline development and manage stakeholders.

Experience leading teams on founders scouting initiatives and experience in data analysis.

Advanced proficiency in digital productivity tools (Microsoft Office, Asana, etc).

Strong skills in Proactivity/Self-Management, Adaptability/Resilience, Communication, Team Collaboration, Planning/Organization, Attention to Detail, Leadership/Stakeholder Management, Results-Driven Problem-Solving, and Program Management.


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