Do you have a passion for identifying and attracting top talent while shaping the future of hiring processes? Are you skilled at building relationships with hiring partners, including communities, agencies, and talent groups, to create a robust talent pipeline? Do you thrive in operational roles, ensuring seamless recruitment processes and curating hiring guides to drive efficiency? Are you a strategic thinker with the ability to analyze recruitment metrics and translate insights into actionable improvements? Do you enjoy engaging with technical and non-technical candidates and creating exceptional hiring experiences? If you’re excited about the opportunity to lead hiring initiatives and contribute to the growth of a dynamic organization, this might just be the role for you.

About ALX Africa

ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. Formerly part of Sand Tech Holdings, we've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech skills training and career acceleration programmes. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and re-skill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders. By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable tech careers.

With hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors. Our innovative programmes equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech industry. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our students for in-demand roles in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity.

We achieve this by:

• Providing young professionals with access to the most in-demand tech skills that will power the future.
• Empowering the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through challenging, real-world coursework.
• Building a lifelong, impactful community of tech professionals that support them at all stages of their career journey. 

Our impact thus far:

• 347k+ graduates since 2020
• 257k youth in work
• 31k youth starting own ventures
• 60k youth in jobs created by entrepreneurs

Visit our website www.alxafrica.com to learn more about our digital revolution.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand Specialist to support ALX Africa’s growth through a balanced mix of end-to-end recruitment and employer brand execution. This role will focus on attracting and hiring high-quality talent across technical and non-technical functions, while also helping shape how ALX is perceived as an employer by candidates and talent communities.

The successful candidate will manage hiring processes, partner closely with hiring managers, and contribute to a positive, efficient, and inclusive candidate experience. In parallel, they will support and execute employer branding initiatives across social media, talent communications, content creation, campaigns, and community engagement to strengthen ALX Africa’s visibility and appeal in the talent market.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both the operational side of recruitment and the creative side of storytelling, and who can translate ALX’s mission, culture, and employee value proposition into compelling candidate-facing experiences.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for assigned roles, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer support.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and execute effective hiring strategies.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through sourcing, referrals, communities, and external partners.
• Ensure a positive, efficient, and inclusive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Track recruitment activity, maintain hiring documentation, and share updates on pipeline progress and key metrics.
• Execute employer branding initiatives across social media, candidate communications, and talent-facing content.
• Plan and promote hiring campaigns, talent events, and other initiatives that strengthen ALX Africa’s employer brand.
• Collaborate with People, Marketing, and business leaders to align hiring and employer brand efforts with organisational priorities.
• Stay informed on talent acquisition and employer branding trends, tools, and best practices.

Skill Requirements - Essential

• Experience in talent acquisition, including sourcing, screening, and stakeholder management.
• Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Recruiter and other relevant channels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create engaging candidate-facing content.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across recruitment and employer brand activities.
• Familiarity with ATS and recruitment tools.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.
• Ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and external partners.
• Understanding of employer branding, social media, or recruitment marketing. 

Skill Requirements - Preferable

• Experience hiring for both technical and non-technical roles.
• Experience supporting employer brand campaigns, social media, or talent communications.
• Familiarity with recruitment metrics and using data to improve hiring outcomes.
• Experience organising hiring events, talent community engagement, or similar initiatives.
• Understanding of global hiring practices and remote workforce recruitment.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled recruitment tools or content tools.

Person Specification/Attributes

• Courage: Willingness to speak up, challenge the status quo, and embrace new challenges.
• Humility: Openness to learning, seeking help when needed, and a focus on serving others.
• Adventure: A passion for setting ambitious goals, tackling difficult tasks, and finding joy in the journey.
• Initiative: Proactive problem-solving, a sense of ownership, and a willingness to go above and beyond.
• Resilience: The ability to bounce back from setbacks, persevere through challenges, and emerge stronger.

Are you passionate about designing experiences that help teams feel connected, supported, and inspired to do their best work? Do you find energy in creating rituals, communication rhythms, and meaningful shared experiences? Are you excited about strengthening connections and engagement across a distributed team?

If so, the Talent Engagement Specialist role in the Talent Development and Experience (TDX) team at ALX might be the perfect fit for you. This role blends creativity with strong coordination, bringing structure and rhythm to how we engage, communicate, and scale culture across a growing pan-African organisation.

About ALX Africa

ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. Formerly part of Sand Tech Holdings, we've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech skills training and career acceleration programs. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and reskill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders. By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable tech careers.

With hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors. Our innovative programs equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech industry. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our students for in-demand roles in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity.

We achieve this by:

• Providing young professionals with access to the most in-demand tech skills that will power the future.
• Empowering the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through challenging, real-world coursework.
• Building a lifelong, impactful community of tech professionals that supports them at all stages of their career journey. 

Our impact thus far:

• 347k+ graduates since 2020
• 257k youth in work
• 31k youth starting own ventures
• 60k youth in jobs created by entrepreneurs

Visit our website www.alxafrica.com to learn more about our digital revolution.

Role Summary

The Talent Development & Experience (TDX) team is responsible for shaping the employee journey at ALX. Our work focuses on designing experiences, systems, and learning opportunities that help employees thrive and do their best work.

The Talent Engagement Specialist is responsible for building and activating a vibrant employee community across ALX.

In a distributed organisation, engagement does not happen by chance. It requires thoughtful design, consistent communication, and meaningful shared experiences.

This role focuses on designing and delivering engagement initiatives, organisational rituals, and communication channels that help employees feel connected, supported, and inspired.

The Talent Engagement Specialist will coordinate key engagement programs, manage internal communication channels, and support the design of employee experiences that strengthen community across the organisation.

Specific Responsibilities

Community Engagement & Culture

• Design and implement engagement initiatives that strengthen connections across the organisation.
• Launch and support community-driven programs such as clubs, wellness initiatives, and social spaces.
• Foster meaningful connections across distributed teams through creative community experiences.
• Maintain and nurture internal community spaces that encourage participation and collaboration.

Organisational Rituals & Engagement Experiences

• Coordinate and manage key engagement rituals such as Thursday Late Discussion (TLD) and other key employee engagement touchpoints.
• Support the planning and delivery of company-wide engagement experiences and retreats.
• Ensure a seamless participant experience across internal gatherings and engagement events.
• Collaborate with the People function to continuously refine and improve engagement formats.

Experience Design

• Design engaging moments that make organisational experiences interactive and meaningful.
• Translate experience concepts into clear run-of-show plans, facilitation support, and participant communications.
• Drive the delivery of internal events and engagement initiatives that reinforce ALX culture.

PX Communications & Storytelling

• Manage PX communication channels, including Slack announcements, newsletters, and email updates.
• Coordinate engagement communications to ensure employees stay informed about initiatives and events.
• Lead the production and distribution of Weekly T (Weekly Newsletter)
• Develop storytelling content that highlights employee experiences, achievements, and initiatives.

Skill Requirements - Essential

• 4 to 6 years of experience in People Operations, Talent Development, HR, Business Operations, or a related field.
• Experience designing and delivering engagement initiatives or community programs, such as internal events, company rituals, employee communities, or culture initiatives that strengthen connections across teams.
• Strong project management capability, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, engaging messages and adapt communication for different audiences and channels.
• Experience coordinating events or engagement experiences, including virtual gatherings, company-wide sessions, or retreats, with strong attention to participant experience.
• Strong organisational and operational discipline, with the ability to manage timelines, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure consistent execution of recurring initiatives.
• Ability to work independently in a distributed environment, while maintaining strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across different locations.
• Creative problem-solving and experience design mindset, with the ability to develop engaging ideas that strengthen community and participation.
• High attention to detail and execution excellence, ensuring communications, events, and engagement initiatives are delivered with clarity, accuracy, and professionalism.

Person Specification/Attributes

• Courage: Willingness to speak up, challenge the status quo, and embrace new challenges.
• Humility: Openness to learning, seeking help when needed, and a focus on serving others.
• Adventure: A passion for setting ambitious goals, tackling difficult tasks, and finding joy in the journey.
• Initiative: Proactive problem-solving, a sense of ownership, and a willingness to go above and beyond.
• Resilience: The ability to bounce back from setbacks, persevere through challenges, and emerge stronger.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to connect data with real employee experiences and draw meaningful insights from trends.
• Systems Mindset: Skilled at seeing the bigger picture and designing repeatable processes that create consistency and scale.
• Collaboration: Strong partnership skills, with the ability to align with cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Communication: Skilled at simplifying complex information into clear, compelling updates that drive understanding and action.
• Creativity: Brings fresh, practical ideas for engagement and experience initiatives that make ALX culture tangible and energising.

Employment Type

This role is a full-time position.