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Talent Acquisition Administrator

Date:  17 Apr 2026
Location: 

Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA

Company:  Sanlam Group

Who are we?

Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia. Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centred on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper. 

What will you do?

CAREER OPPORTUNITY
The Talent Acquisition team has a position available for, a results-orientated, detail-orientated and client centric Talent Acquisition Administrator. The candidate will be based at our Head Office in Tygervalley (Cape Town).
Reporting into a Talent Acquisition Lead, the role is responsible for the administration and control of documentation during the recruitment and on boarding processes. The TA Administrator will be part of a centralised team and provide support to the TA Head, Lead and Specialists in a specific business area(s) by ensuring business recruitment and on-boarding objectives are met.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

▪ Deliver an exceptional candidate experience in every engagement by ensuring a professional service throughout the sourcing and hiring process.
▪ Support Recruiter in short listing of junior level roles where agreed.
▪ Diary management
▪ Manage the scheduling and co-ordination of interviews with candidates and interview panel.
▪ Facilitate the co-ordination and execution of employment checks including FAIS (DOFA - Date of First Appointment checks), paying meticulous consideration to compliance and legislative requirements.
▪ Manage the co-ordination, scheduling, and delivery of assessment administration and feedback with the candidate and assessment partners within the agreed service level agreements.
▪ Ensure understanding and adherence to recruitment and reward benefits policies, processes and procedures.
▪ Manage and facilitate the completion of on-boarding activities with the new hire through the system and ensure superior quality standards before submission of documentation for payroll processing to the shared service centre.
▪ Ensure hiring manager on-boarding activities are completed and provide monthly reporting on on-boarding activity to recruiters.
▪ Ensure the timeous provision of pay-codes to business to enable a smooth hiring experience for the new hire on start date.
▪ Manage the monthly qualification submission to shared services partner and track qualification submissions against reporting.
▪ Ensure new hire list is shared with Talent Acquisition Co-ordinator on monthly basis to ensure Total Rewards benefit session and Corporate Induction scheduling.
▪ Ensure recruitment and on-boarding record management (docu-file) process is executed.
▪ Reporting and record keeping
▪ Co-ordination of Audits
▪ Assist with the administration related to recruitment projects

What will make you successful in this role?

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

▪ Minimum HR National Diploma or relevant qualification.
▪ 2 – 3 years’ experience in an HR administrative role.
▪ Preference will be given to candidates with Recruitment / Talent Acquisition Document Administration Experience
▪ Previous experience with cloud based or digital recruitment and on-boarding platforms will be an advantage.
▪ MS Office – especially Word and Excel, Outlook and Internet.


SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES
▪ Knowledge, understanding and application of relevant employment legislation i.e. BCEA, EEA, LRA, POPIA and FAIS requirements.
▪ Strong written and verbal communication skills.
▪ A team objective focus demonstrating the willingness and ability to deliver on individual and team priorities. Ability to work under pressure against tight deadlines and business demands. High attention to detail (thorough)
▪ Analytical and resolution driven
▪ Information monitoring and facilitation

Our commitment to transformation

Santam is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities. We are dedicated to neuro-inclusivity and fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive. 

Take the next step in your career—apply now and be part of a company that’s shaping the future of insurance. This is Freedom!

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity.  This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa.  The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

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