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Talent Aquisition Specialist

Sandton
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Human Resources Insurance
Reference: 160813

Apply before Feb 02 2026 | 60 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Dis-Chem Life

Purpose of the Role:

At Dis-Chem Life, we are building something extraordinary—and to do that, we need extraordinary people. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is the heartbeat of our talent engine, the conduit through which opportunity flows, and the bridge between potential and performance.

Reporting to the Head of HR, this role demands far more than filling jobs—it requires a master talent connector, someone who lives and breathes recruitment, someone who can walk into any room, decode a hiring manager’s vision, and translate it into talent strategy and execution. This person must personify the Dis-Chem Life brand: driven, relentless in their pursuit for excellence, purpose-led, innovative, and people-first.

You won’t just recruit—you’ll own, lead, guide, hustle, and be in the driver seat in finding only the Top talent in south Africa.

Role Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist role at Dis-Chem Life is a pivotal role, responsible for attracting, engaging, and hiring top-tier talent across back-office functions. This hands-on, delivery-driven position requires a blend of agency and in-house recruitment experience, ideally within financial services or a similar regulated industry.

Success in this role demands expertise in managing the full recruitment lifecycle, strong stakeholder collaboration, and the ability to quickly identify and secure talent that fits both the role and our culture. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, results-oriented professional, with advanced sourcing skills, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

This individual will be an ambassador for the Dis-Chem Life brand, consistently delivering high-quality hires and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience throughout the process.

Benefits:

A collaborative and inclusive environment that values your contribution and provides space for personal growth.
High-impact, high-visibility role reporting to the Head of HR
Partner directly with executives and department heads to influence talent strategy
Competitive salary
Visionary Leadership

Key Responsibilities:

Own and Lead Full Recruitment Lifecycle

Lead and manage the full recruitment lifecycle across all back-office functions, including HR, Finance, Operations, Claims, Underwriting, Compliance, IT, and related support roles
Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of hires by managing all stages—sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, reference checks, offer management, and onboarding handover
Accurately interpret role requirements, profiles, and team dynamics in collaboration with hiring managers
Create compelling job descriptions and role marketing content in line with brand tone and culture
Ensure seamless scheduling, communication, and coordination throughout the interview process
Present top-quality shortlists with context, insight, and candidate rationale
Drive timely feedback loops between candidates and hiring teams to maintain momentum
Take full accountability for each placement, ensuring the quality of hire aligns with the team’s performance and culture expectations

Sourcing & Pipeline Development

Proactively source high-caliber candidates using advanced sourcing techniques (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean, job boards, personal networks, social recruiting, etc.)
Build, manage, and nurture talent pools and pipelines, enabling the business to hire at pace
Continuously research new platforms, communities, and sourcing methods to expand reach
Engage passive candidates with tailored messaging and storytelling that reflects Dis-Chem Life’s mission and energy
Actively track and record sourcing activity to measure ROI and improve methods
Cultivate and expand a professional talent network across financial services and insurance sectors

Stakeholder & Candidate Engagement

Partner with department heads and team leads to align on role priorities, timelines, and feedback expectations
Facilitate structured, collaborative interview processes that reflect our culture and support informed decisions
Deliver exceptional candidate experiences, ensuring all touchpoints are professional, personal, and human
Serve as a brand ambassador, representing Dis-Chem Life with confidence, clarity, and cultural fluency
Advise on candidate fit beyond just experience—highlighting personality match, values alignment, and team chemistry
Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on candidate positioning, market trends, and talent insights

Execution Accountability & Continuous Improvement

Meet or exceed internal benchmarks related to time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, offer acceptance, and hiring manager satisfaction
Track and report on recruitment activity and progress in alignment with team reporting frameworks
Identify and resolve process inefficiencies—recommending improvements in communication, scheduling, or sourcing flow
Maintain accurate, real-time documentation and ensure compliance with internal standards and POPIA regulations
Contribute feedback on hiring trends, candidate insights, and market shifts to inform future recruitment practices

Brand, Culture & Representation

Act as a walking example of Dis-Chem Life’s values, voice, and energy
Ensure all candidate communications and role advertisements reflect our employer brand and cultural tone
Engage candidates in meaningful ways that highlight what makes working at Dis-Chem Life unique
Help champion diversity and inclusion through unbiased, values-led candidate evaluation and outreach
Take ownership of how we show up in the market—being the human face of recruitment for the business

Technical Skills:

Expert-level sourcing techniques: Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, headhunting, ATS mastery
Deep understanding of recruitment platforms, analytics tools, and applicant lifecycle management
Recruitment marketing and employer branding fluency
Solid grasp of offer negotiation, stakeholder management, and onboarding best practices
Experience hiring within regulated environments, preferably in financial services or insurance

Soft Skills:

High EQ and instinctive understanding of people dynamics
Exceptional communicator and influencer—can lead conversations and drive alignment with confidence and empathy
Strategic thinker and relentless executor—knows when to zoom out and when to dig in
Creative recruiter and brand storyteller, able to connect talent to purpose
Resilient, solutions-oriented, and agile in fast-paced environments
A true hustler with integrity—driven, proactive, and uncompromising on quality
Brings energy, confidence, and positivity to every interaction
Lives the brand and breathes the mission—a walking, talking ambassador for Dis-Chem Life

Experience:

2+ years of experience in talent acquisition (in-house)
Agency experience would be advantageous
Experience in a corporate, in-house recruitment role—ideally in financial services, life insurance, or a related high-growth sector (Required)
Bulk recruitment experience would be advantageous
Proven success managing complex, multi-functional hiring portfolios
Comfortable operating in high-demand, high-stakes environments
Existing candidate and peer network a major advantage

Qualifications:

Matric or Grade 12 Compulsory
Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or related field advantageous
Tech Savvy and Computer Literate
Ongoing commitment to professional development and learning in recruitment best practices

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About Dis-Chem Life

Who is Dis-Chem Life?

We get asked that a lot. The real question is, Who are we becoming?

We could tell you we were once a bold start-up called OneSpark.
That in 2020, we reimagined life insurance from the ground up with AI-driven underwriting, world-first product innovation, and a mission to make protection accessible for every South African.

We could tell you we are backed by global giants like Gen Re, and Guardrisk.

That we won awards for being one of the most innovative life insurers.

That our founders, Greg and Josh, didn’t just build a product they built a movement.

We could tell you that in 2024, we partnered with one of the most trusted names in retail healthcare, Dis-Chem and by 2025, became Dis-Chem Life, merging cutting-edge insurtech with a national footprint of over 295 pharmacies and 400 clinics.

But the real story? It’s who we are now.

We’re a company that moves fast, builds smart, and leads with purpose.

We create with curiosity, test with intensity, and act with heart. We are advisors, technologists, designers, and builders, working together to make life, disability, and funeral cover simpler, smarter, and available to the people who need it most.

Our culture is electric. Our ambition is unmatched. And our mission is personal, to protect the lives of South Africans in ways the industry never has.

We are not just offering jobs we are offering a chance to shape the future of insurance.

One product. One client. One breakthrough at a time.

We are Dis-Chem Life.