Yvette Murphy
@yvettemurphy
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist delivering niche technical and executive hires with strategic impact.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist who delivers niche and scarce IT and technical talent across complex corporate environments, partnering with hiring managers and leadership to align talent strategy with measurable business outcomes. I bring strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management at executive level, and a data-driven approach to recruitment, having placed talent across multiple regions including South Africa, UK, Europe and the Middle East.
Tenacious and solutions-driven, I have a proven record of exceeding targets, driving ATS and process improvements, and producing significant cost savings and record placements for employers and clients. I prioritise exceptional candidate experience and employer brand advocacy, mentor junior recruiters, and continuously upskill in areas such as data analytics, generative AI, DEI, and neurodiversity coaching to keep my approach progressive and impactful.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led end-to-end technical recruitment across EMEA, delivering 40 placements during the short contract and advising leadership on hiring strategy, levelling, and inclusive assessment practices.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Ovations Technologies
Apr 2022 - Jul 2025 (3 years 3 months)
Led end-to-end technical recruitment for internal and client roles across South Africa, UK and Africa, setting company record placements and consistently achieving 150% of annual target.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Liberty Group SA
Jun 2016 - Mar 2022 (5 years 9 months)
Managed end-to-end recruitment across South Africa, led recruitment coordinators, and delivered high-volume placements while ensuring compliance with POPI, FICA and FAIS regulations.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Tower Group
Jul 2013 - May 2016 (2 years 10 months)
Delivered 360° recruitment with business development focus, filling executive and scarce-skill engineering and IT roles while establishing SLAs and talent pools for niche disciplines.
Account Executive
Cozens Recruitment Services
May 2009 - Jun 2013 (4 years 1 month)
Performed full-cycle recruitment and business development, meeting billing targets and securing client placements through targeted sourcing, interviewing and post-placement follow-up.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Commerce, Industrial and Organisational Psychology
Grade: 71% average
Completed a B.Com in Industrial and Organisational Psychology, passing all modules on first attempt with a 71% average and 15 distinctions.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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