HR Business Partner - Talent Acquisition

IT’S NOT JUST AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET ON THE CAREER LADDER.

Why do people call us the world’s most international company? Is it because we operate in more countries than any other logistics provider? Is it because we invented cross border shipping over 45 years ago? Or is it, perhaps, because what we do connects people across the world. And the more we can connect people, the better life on earth becomes.

We love our role in the world. And we’re looking for the right people to help us maintain – and grow it. People like you.

Are you a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional with a passion for building high‑calibre talent pipelines, elevating employer brand presence, and partnering with leaders to unlock workforce potential?

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner – Talent Acquisition to join our dynamic HR team within the Sub‑Saharan Africa HR team in DHL Express. This is a 6‑month fixed term contract, with immediate impact on our People strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment where your expertise will directly contribute to business growth across 42 African countries.

• Lead sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection processes within agreed time frames.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and define ideal candidate profiles.
• Manage job ads across multiple platforms (Careers Centre, Linked In, external job boards).
• Ensure seamless offer management, vetting, and onboarding.

• Coach hiring managers on interview skills and selection best practices.
• Ensure alignment between job competency frameworks, assessments, and recruitment processes.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and future roles.
• Support succession planning and demand forecasting through insights and data.
• Conduct market research and implement innovative sourcing strategies.
• Manage onboarding processes for management and Head Office employees.
• Lead new starter engagement and ensure efficient contracting and documentation.
• Activate our EVP through recruitment marketing and external branding initiatives.
• Generate weekly, monthly, and annual recruitment reports.
• Provide analytics that support decision‑making and capacity planning.

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  Qualifications
  • Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field.
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  Experience
  • Minimum 5 years in recruitment management within a large, preferably services/logistics organisation.
  • Proven experience working within a matrix organisation with dispersed geographies.
  • Strong track record of meeting and exceeding TA targets.
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  Skills & Capabilities
  • Advanced proficiency in ATS platforms (Avature advantageous), Linked In Recruiter, social sourcing, and digital talent tools.
  • Excellent communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver under pressure.
  • Strong project management and organisational skills.
  • High levels of integrity, adaptability, and resilience.

At DHL Express we are known globally as The Most International Company in the World. You’ll be part of a world‑class team committed to:

This is your chance to support a people‑focused organisation that believes in continuous improvement, innovation, and employee development.

If you are passionate about Talent Acquisition and thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!

Join us and help build the future of DHL Express SSA—one hire at a time.

HR Business Partner Talent Acquisition 6month fixed term contract
• Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa