Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for a Talent Acquisition Sourcer / Recruitment Sourcer you will be responsible for specialized technical roles, uncovering rare talent, mapping complex technical markets, and enabling hiring teams to connect with the right experts at the right moment. They operate where deep technical research, targeted engagement, and strategic talent intelligence converge.

Purpose of the role:
Support customer service at point of sale while ensuring a world-class shopping experience. Record customer transactions on the Dis-Chem operating system according to company policies & standard operating procedures, with zero tolerance toward inaccuracies & elimination of fraud risk

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A minimum 5 Years working experience in a Recruitment working environment 

Candidate Sourcing & Research

• Identify, engage, and nurture talent through platforms such as LinkedIn, groups, professional associations, and niche communities.
• Conduct advanced Boolean searches, market-mapping, and talent-pool analytics to uncover both active and passive candidates.
• Maintain a deep understanding of industry trends, labor market dynamics, and competitor talent movements.

Talent Pipeline Development

• Build and maintain diverse pipelines for high-priority and recurring roles.
• Cultivate long-term relationships with top-tier passive candidates.
• Track candidate interest, availability, and engagement to ensure pipelines remain warm and conversion ready.

Partnership with Recruiters & Hiring Managers

• Intake new roles by clarifying must-have vs. nice to have have criteria, success profiles, and sourcing strategies.
• Provide regular pipeline updates, market intelligence, and data-driven recommendations to recruiters and hiring partners.
• Collaborate closely to ensure alignment on candidate quality, prioritization, and messaging.

Candidate Outreach & Engagement

• Craft compelling outreach that reflects employer value proposition and role-specific narratives.
• Personalize messages using insights about candidate background, motivations, and market context.
• Ensure every outreach reflects brand voice, DEI principles, and a positive candidate experience.

Talent Intelligence & Reporting

• Provide insights on labor supply, compensation trends, competitor hiring behavior, and market shifts.
• Track sourcing performance metrics (response rate, conversion rate, pipeline quality, etc.) and distil them into actionable insights.
• Use data to recommend alternative sourcing strategies, new channels, or refined role requirements.

ROLE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge     

• Recruitment Experience, Technical IT Recruitment Experience

Business Acumen      

• Ability to have a clear vision about what needs to be achieved.

Communication Skills            

• Demonstrate effective communication

Interpersonal Skills   

• Builds constructive working relationships

Quality Orientation   

• Attention to detail

Self-Management Skills        

• Take personal responsibility for quality and timelines of work and meet those timelines

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• South African citizen
• MIE, no criminal record, and clear credit rating
• Driver’s license and own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.