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Senior Manager: Talent Acquisition and Talent Brand

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SandtonFull-timeSeniorOn-sitePosted 30 Sept 2026

Job Overview

Discovery Central Services (Discovery People / Talent Management) is recruiting a Senior Manager / Head of Talent Acquisition and Talent Brand to lead the ambition of attracting and recruiting the absolute best person for every role. The role partners Heads of People, Centres of Excellence/Expertise (COE) and business leaders to shape acquisition and employer-brand strategies in a fast-paced, values-aligned environment.

Success means elevating Discovery as an employer of choice, delivering a memorable candidate experience, and building TA capability across COE and business-unit recruitment teams while governing process and vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Benchmark and design best-in-class acquisition strategies, processes and systems with Heads of People, COE and business leaders. Lead the TA and employer-brand function; amplify the talent brand and EVP through relevant sourcing and attraction channels; and enable TA/COE/BU teams to act as brand ambassadors.

Deliver a high-quality candidate experience using survey data and feedback loops; source and implement tools that engage passive and active candidates for current and future needs. Develop recruiting metrics and reporting for productivity and effectiveness. Identify, select and manage external sourcing vendors and agencies—including contract negotiation and ongoing relationship management. Guide the business on agreed process and governance; lead and develop COE specialists and BU acquisition/recruitment team members.

Required Qualifications

Relevant 3-year degree and/or postgraduate qualification. Minimum 7–10 years’ recruitment experience with a proven track record leading a Recruitment and/or Talent Management function, including formulating talent acquisition strategies, processes and systems. Discovery’s Employment Equity Plan and Targets apply; people with disabilities are actively encouraged to apply.

Skills & Requirements

Talent acquisition strategyEmployer branding / EVPCandidate experience designRecruitment operations and governanceSourcing channels (active and passive)Vendor and agency managementContract negotiation (sourcing suppliers)Recruiting metrics and analyticsStakeholder partnership (Heads of People / COE)Leadership and capability building of TA teamsSurvey-driven continuous improvementHR integrity and personal data stewardship

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