Talent Acquisition Specialist – Africa

About the role

Join Orica as a Talent Acquisition Specialist and help shape the future of talent across Africa. Based in Accra or Johannesburg, you will partner with business leaders and hiring managers to attract, assess and secure exceptional talent for the region.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop talent acquisition strategies aligned with workforce planning and growth.
• Act as a trusted talent advisor, providing market insights and building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Design and execute sourcing strategies using talent mapping, LinkedIn Recruiter, AI‑enabled tools and market intelligence to build diverse pipelines.
• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment processes, from sourcing and assessment through offer negotiation and pre‑employment checks.
• Promote Orica’s employer brand and Employee Value Proposition through targeted attraction initiatives.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing end‑to‑end recruitment across multiple functions and African markets.
• Expertise in advanced sourcing methodologies such as Boolean search, LinkedIn sourcing and AI‑enabled recruitment tools.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and operate within a complex matrix organisation.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with a focus on delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

Required skills

• Boolean search
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• AI‑enabled recruitment tools
• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Recruitment analytics
• Talent mapping

What we offer

• Competitive salary and a global, diverse, collaborative culture.
• Opportunities for learning and development across multiple disciplines.
• Flexible and diverse career paths within a safe workplace.