Talent Acquisition Specialist

Who we are

[Employer] is one of Africa’s fastest-growing fintech companies, recognised by the Financial Times for three consecutive years. We provide an end-to-end financial ecosystem powering payments, banking, credit, and business tools for over 10 million users, processing more than $250B+ in annual transaction value.

In 2024-2025, [Employer] completed a Series C fundraise exceeding $200 million, backed by leading global investors including Visa, Google’s Africa Investment Fund, Development Partners International, LeapFrog Investments, Lightrock, and IFC. This investment underscores our scale, profitability, and long-term roadmap and solidifies [Employer]’s position as one of Africa’s fintech unicorns.

Curious about what makes [Employer] an incredible place to work? Check out posts on how we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth.

About the role

We are hiring a Technical Recruiter with demonstrated ownership of the full hiring lifecycle and the ability to operate with clarity, structure, and consistency. This role requires a professional who is comfortable managing complex hiring pipelines, partnering with senior leaders, and recruiting for niche and high-impact roles across engineering and supporting functions. The ideal candidate brings discipline, accountability, and an informed understanding of talent markets, particularly within technology.

What you’ll get to do

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including requirement intake, sourcing, assessment, stakeholder alignment, offer management, and onboarding.
• Develop and execute structured sourcing strategies to engage strong talent across active and passive markets.
• Build trusted advisory relationships with hiring managers and business leaders to understand role requirements, workforce plans, and organizational priorities.
• Maintain and continuously develop a pipeline of technical and leadership candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Collaborate with HR and business teams to streamline hiring processes, support workforce planning, and contribute to long-term talent strategy.
• Utilize recruitment systems, reporting, and data to drive transparency, measure progress, and support process improvements.

To succeed in this role, we think you should have:

• Minimum 5 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably with exposure to high-growth or technology-led environments.
• Demonstrated capability in sourcing and engaging passive candidates using structured research methods and diverse talent channels.
• Proven experience hiring senior-level engineering talent and technical leadership roles.
• Strong stakeholder management, with the ability to set clear expectations, provide structured updates, and drive alignment through delivery.
• Experience hiring across multiple functional areas, including Engineering, Product, Business, and Commercial roles.
• High degree of ownership, self-management, and follow-through.
• Familiarity with ATS platforms and HR systems, and ability to apply data to refine hiring decisions and workflows.
• Clear, structured approach to communication and documentation.
• Strong commercial understanding of how effective hiring supports organizational priorities and workforce growth.

What we can offer you

• Work environment: A culture grounded in respect, accountability, and support. We value clarity, fairness, and consistent delivery.
• Development: Opportunities for professional growth through structured learning, knowledge-sharing, and access to subject-matter expertise.
• Compensation: Competitive salary, performance-based annual bonus, pension, health insurance, and additional benefits.

What to expect in the hiring process

• A technical interview with the talent acquisition team
• A behavioural and technical interview with a member of the TA leadership team. 

How to Apply

Please submit your CV or LinkedIn profile through our careers platform. All applications will be reviewed, and candidates whose profiles meet the requirements will be contacted.

[Employer] is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.

 

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