Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, recruiting, and onboarding top talent into our organisation. The incumbent will create and nurture a talent pipeline to meet the organisation's future needs, consistently ensuring that we hire the best possible talent in a timely manner. This role includes building strong relationships with line management, suppliers, and candidates, acting as a brand ambassador, and providing guidance and mentorship within the talent team.

With Hollywoodbets You Will:


Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.


You Bring:

• 5 years plus of recruitment experience
• A Valid Driver’s License 
• Proven track record of strategic sourcing solutions and implementation thereof.
• Firm understanding and implementation of recruiting metrics to drive decision-making is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of the latest tools and technologies in the recruiting space

• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Previous experience in a Corporate Environment.

• Draft internal and external advertisements for vacancies in conjunction with the Hiring Manager.
• Actively source current and potential future talent in the market against Hollywoodbets’ talent
• Use Social and Professional Networking sites, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and X, to identify and source
• Network with industry contacts and association memberships to source the best quality
• Build long-term relationships with past and potential
• Conduct pre-screening interviews against job specs and eliminate unsuitable candidates early in the recruitment process. Collate and present CVs to the line manager for consideration.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews to ensure the best candidates are
• Ensure competency-based interview questions are used as part of the targeted selection
• Draft offer letters for candidates after the package is approved and negotiate the offer with the candidate to ensure a successful placement.
• Maintain all pertinent applicant and interview Ensure that interview notes, guides, and reference checks are uploaded onto the candidate profile on the appropriate system/share drive etc as defined in the Recruitment Policy.
• Ensure all candidates receive feedback on their Ensure all candidates who do not meet the requirements are advised by way of rejection letters or emails. Ensure agencies receive feedback.
• Ensure thorough pre-employment checks for new hires and the necessary paperwork is completed promptly and
• Coordinate and facilitate psychometric assessments as and when
• Ensure a smooth onboarding and integration process for new
• Manage respective candidate pools to ensure qualified candidates remain engaged in current or future opportunities.
• Be actively involved in discussions regarding the Recruitment brand in the market and participate in recruitment marketing strategy
• Create and maintain a talent pool pipeline for niche and core roles within
• Build a database of suitable
• Assist Marketing in establishing Hollywoodbets as a recognisable “Employer of Choice”.
• Work closely with the Marketing department to develop creative ways for addressing talent acquisition challenges.
• Serve as a brand ambassador/project lead at various events (career fairs or professional conferences and recruiting events).
• Represent the company internally and externally at events with the goal of networking and relationship-building with potential candidate communities.
• Actively work toward building a diverse and qualified team to support the
• Suggest new ideas for improving talent acquisition
• Lead approved initiatives to ensure the Talent team places top talent through effective and efficient
• Any ad hoc tasks that may
• Recruitment and KPI targets to be

• Must be self-motivated, driven, results orientated, and able to take accountability.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Strong computer skills, with a proficient knowledge of MS Office, and the ability to learn and utilise company personnel systems.
• Good relationship management and problem-solving skills.
• Great interviewing skills with the ability to identify good caliber candidates.

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now!

Please note that only applicants who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered.