Talent Acquisition Specialist - 12 Month Contract

Job ID

2025-2235

Category

Human Resources

Location : City

Cape Town

Location : Country (Full Name)

South Africa

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position
Currently we are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for critical end –to-end recruitment process within your area of scope (function, country/region). This position is also expected to advise, train and coach hiring managers/team leaders to support the forecasted growth of the company

Main responsibilities

• Drive recruitment efforts specifically aligned with new technologies like green H2 and Solar +BESS, ensuring we attract the right skill sets to support these groundbreaking projects on time
• Ensure quality in all phases of the recruitment process
• Design and deliver initiatives related to strategic workforce planning
• Advise, coach, and train hiring managers and management teams in workforce planning and efficient recruitment
• Ensure screening, interviewing, and testing in line with our recruitment procedures and policies
• Build internal competencies that are critical for scaling our operations, especially in areas where we will need highly specialized talent
• Analysis, reports, and structure recruitment data to be presented to senior management
• Ensure data quality in various HR systems
• Design and develop HR recruitment policies and processes, suggest improvements Analysis, reports, and structure recruitment data to be presented to senior management
• Organisational Development: Contribute and deliver initiatives related to strategic workforce planning

Qualifications and competencies

• Diploma/Degree in Human Resources
• 5 -7+ years’ experience in recruitment in international companies, recruitment agencies
• 2+ years experience recruiting within Renewable Energy
• Excellent interviewing skills
• Expert understanding of HRIS systems, recruitment portals and recruitments tests
• Proven track record of hiring technical positions in relevant industries
• Fluent in English, spoken and written
• You are used to changing environments and to quickly meet new challenges
• Ability to work autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Sound knowledge of MSOffice
• Resilient and adaptable

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employee’s terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

We offer
Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.