Check the entry route
The catalogue lists NQF level 6 as indicative. Check specific qualifications, practical experience and any professional registration with the institution or employer.
School & study guidance →Human Resources
Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter
Explore the skills involved, compare routes and decide what you would like to learn next.
Skills to explore
What could you build on?
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- ATS Systems
- Competency-Based Interviewing
- Talent Mapping
- Employer Branding
- EE Compliance
Use this as a starting point. Specific responsibilities and requirements vary by employer and specialisation.
Compare with my skills →Indicative salary information
R18 000–R78 000
Per month in South Africa. This range is not a guaranteed starting salary or a live vacancy.
Basis: Market estimate
Catalogue refreshed: August 2026
Experience, location, hours and employer affect pay. A gazetted basis refers to wage-floor modelling, not a legally prescribed range for this role.
Explore salary scenarios →Compare ways to get there
Make room for real life
Compare tuition, transport, equipment and study time. Ask providers about flexible study and recognition of prior learning where applicable.
Set my time & budget →Explore support
Check bursaries, training and work-based routes. Confirm eligibility and dates directly with each provider.
Explore funding →Other possibilities to explore
About the information on this page
Catalogue references: Robert Walters SA Salary Guide 2026 · Stats SA QES Q1 2026 · National Minimum Wage (1 Mar 2026). Salary data may include estimates. Listed skills and NQF levels are guidance, not admission or hiring decisions. Confirm requirements with your chosen provider.
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