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Suzanne Botha

@suzannebotha

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Seasoned talent acquisition leader with over 22 years of experience.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a remote role that allows me to innovate in talent acquisition and contribute to human capital development.

I am a seasoned talent acquisition leader with over 22 years of experience in sourcing top-tier talent, from entry-level professionals to C-suite executives, across global markets including South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, the UK, and the US. I have successfully led and scaled internal talent acquisition functions for multinational organizations, as well as executed large-scale executive search projects within leading search firms.

My expertise spans the full talent lifecycle, including talent mapping, headhunting, recruitment strategy, onboarding, coaching, and client advisory. I have a strong track record of placing remote talent with US-based clients, particularly from South Africa and Eastern Europe, leveraging deep regional insights and a robust international network. I thrive in fast-paced, remote environments where I can drive value through customized human capital solutions.

I am now seeking a remote opportunity to further expand my impact in global talent acquisition and human capital development, focusing on innovative strategies that enhance organizational growth and employee engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Client Engagement Specialist/Talent Advisor

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Lead Talent Strategies

May 2025 - Present (1 month)

Sourced, screened, and assessed high-impact talent aligned with client needs for US, UK, and European markets. Supported candidate onboarding through coaching and profiling tools, promoting mobility and access for South African talent in global markets.

Talent Acquisition Candidate Sourcing Client Engagement Coaching Onboarding Profiling Leadership Development Strategic Consulting Workforce Planning

Recruitment Team Leader

Jobrack

Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)

Led, mentored, and inspired a high-performing recruitment team, cultivating a culture of support, accountability, and excellence. Sourced and recruited top-tier technical and non-technical talent across diverse industries and roles, delivering high-quality shortlists that consistently impressed clients.

Recruitment Team Leadership Mentoring Candidate Sourcing Interviewing Client Relationship Management ATS Performance Metrics Google Workspace

Recruitment Manager - Team Lead

Recruitmymom

Sep 2019 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Managed the full end-to-end recruitment process for clients, including business development, client relationship management, and candidate sourcing. Supported clients with benchmarking interviews for internal candidates and trained new recruiters.

Recruitment Management Business Development Client Relationship Management Candidate Sourcing Interviewing Stakeholder Engagement Training Administration Benchmarking

Freelance Talent Consultant

Consulting

Sep 2018 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Worked with various clients, focusing on sourcing and headhunting talent. Supported and consulted internal HR and Talent Acquisition teams on market conditions and attraction/retention strategies.

Head Hunting HR Consulting Talent Acquisition Market Analysis Attraction Strategies Retention Strategy Project Coordination

Group Talent Manager

FCB Africa

Jun 2016 - Present (9 years)

Set the strategic direction of the Talent division, implementing recruitment processes and systems. Built and managed a recruitment team, overseeing the full end-to-end recruitment process from briefing to placements.

Applicant Tracking Systems Database Management Team Building Training Budget Management

Head of Talent Acquisition

Publicis Groupe/The Creative Counsel

May 2014 - Present (11 years 1 month)

Managed the full internal corporate resourcing function, sourcing talent for 17 agencies within the group. Developed and implemented recruitment processes, procedures, and talent management strategies.

Corporate Resourcing Stakeholder Engagement Talent Management Interviewing Budget Management Reporting

Freelance Talent Consultant

Consulting

Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 5 months)

Focused on headhunting executive and specialist talent locally and in African regions across various functions for multinational organizations. Conducted competency-based interviewing and screening, assessing technical and behavioral competencies.

Competencies Based Interviewing Networking Budgeting Administration

Senior Consultant

Mindcor Consulting

Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 5 months)

Responsible for developing key accounts and new business development, managing relationships with clients at an executive level. Led and managed various projects, ensuring end-to-end process management.

Key Account Management Business Development Client Relationship Management Project Management Negotiation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Damelin College

Senior Certificate, General Studies

Completed the Senior Certificate program, focusing on foundational academic subjects. This credential signifies the completion of secondary education.