Talent Business Partner

About EDF Power Solutions Southern Africa

EDF Power Solutions Southern Africa is a leading provider of integrated energy solutions and a merger between EDF Renewables and EDF’s International Division in the region. With a rapidly expanding portfolio—over 1.4 GW under construction and 5 GW targeted by 2030—EDF Power Solutions is driving innovation and sustainability across Southern Africa through wind, solar, hydro, and battery storage projects.

The Role

We are looking for a Talent Business Partner to lead end-to-end recruitment across the organisation. This role is key in shaping the company’s workforce by managing the full recruitment lifecycle, supporting hiring managers, maintaining compliance, and building a consistent and professional candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment from job request to offer and onboarding

• Write job ads, source candidates, manage job boards and internal databases

• Coordinate and brief external recruitment agencies

• Maintain the job description library, recruitment trackers, and onboarding lists

• Conduct CV screening, schedule interviews, and gather feedback

• Administer recruitment payments and agency contracts through Coupa

• Support hiring managers with market insights and interview processes

• Drive improvements in recruitment policies, processes, and reporting

• Ensure compliance with labour laws, EE, POPIA, and company procedures

• Supervise and mentor a Talent Acquisition Administrator

• Manage assessment centres, update careers portals, and oversee candidate experience

• Provide quarterly reports on recruitment volumes, trends, and metrics

What You’ll Need

Qualifications & Experience (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in recruitment, including high-volume, multi-skilled hiring

• Proven stakeholder engagement and business partnering skills

• Strong command of labour legislation and recruitment best practices

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Preferred:

• 2+ years recruiting in the renewable energy or infrastructure sectors

• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment analytics

• Experience supporting recruitment for technical and site-based roles

Why Join Us?

Join a dynamic and mission-driven organisation powering Africa’s clean energy transition. As a Talent Business Partner, you’ll help shape the teams building the region’s most ambitious renewable energy projects.

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