Talent Acquisition Specialist SSA

We are seeking a Senior Talent Partner with strong regional recruitment experience across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. This role will partner with leaders in Sales, Product, and VAS divisions, delivering full-cycle recruitment while driving best-in-class hiring practices. The ideal candidate is both adaptable and structured, able to quickly learn internal processes, while confidently influencing and challenging stakeholders where necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end of the end recruitment across Sales, Product, and Value-Added Services (VAS) divisions
• Partner with stakeholders as a trusted advisor, providing market insights and tailored talent strategies
• Build pipelines of high-quality candidates across Sub-Saharan Africa
• Adapt quickly while maintaining a structured approach, ensuring timely delivery of business-critical hires
• Manage stakeholder expectations, fostering alignment and achieving the best outcomes

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 8 year’s experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on regional recruitment
• Strong knowledge of African talent markets, particularly South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa
• Experience hiring for commercial and product-focused roles (Sales, Product, VAS preferred)
• Proven ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders
• Adaptable and resourceful, with a structured approach in dynamic environments
• Background in banking, corporate, or start-up settings
• A collaborative, people-focused team player with excellent communication skills

Join a leading global organisation at the forefront of financial innovation across Africa. This role offers the opportunity to shape hiring strategies that enable growth in key markets, partnering with senior leaders to deliver talent that drives long-term success.

Salt is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.