The Company
Electrum is a next-generation payment software technology company.
Since 2012, we've delivered trusted, enterprise-grade, cloud-native software to optimise financial transaction processing. Our deep expertise has established us as a respected partner in high-volume, low-value payment schemes, enabling clients to deliver services to millions of South Africans daily.
At Electrum, we are grounded in impact – designing solutions that matter, acting with urgency, and continuously learning as we scale. We believe in creating together – working side by side with our clients and teams to build meaningful, lasting solutions. We prioritise making it safe – encouraging open communication, smart risk-taking, and trust so that creativity and alignment thrive. And we back empowered strong teams – hiring brilliant people, collaborating hard, and holding each other to high standards while leading with empathy and kindness.
When you join the Electrum team, you’ll get to:
- Be part of the entire journey — from the spark of an idea to the final product launch.
- Grow your skills through world-class training and hands-on learning every day.
- Receive mentorship and guidance from industry leaders who are invested in your success.
- Work in a dynamic, innovative workplace where collaboration and creativity thrive.
- Tackle real-world customer challenges and see the impact of your work firsthand.
- Explore plenty of opportunities to grow your career and expand your expertise.
- Gain valuable experience in a leading FinTech environment, contributing to meaningful, high-impact projects.
The Opportunity
The Talent and Candidate Experience Coordinator plays a pivotal role in delivering a seamless, high-quality experience across the full Talent Acquisition lifecycle—from attraction and recruitment through to onboarding and early employment. This role is central to ensuring every candidate and new hire interaction reflects efficiency, engagement, and a premium employer experience.
The role
The Coordinator serves as the operational backbone of the Talent Acquisition function, ensuring recruitment processes run smoothly, on time, and to a high standard. The role also supports strategic initiatives, including the delivery of early-career programmes such as internships and graduate schemes, contributing to a strong talent pipeline and enhancing the organisation’s employer brand.
Requirements
What you will need:
Educational qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (advantageous but not essential)
Relevant Experience
- 1–3 years in HR, TA, People Ops, or recruitment coordination.
- Preferred: Onboarding, recruitment admin, or employee experience support.
- Advantageous: Internship/graduate programme exposure.
- Experience with ATS, HRIS, or similar systems.
- Basic labour law/HR best practices knowledge.
Skills
- Strong organization, admin, and detail focus.
- Effective communication (verbal/written).
- Ability to manage fast-paced, multiple priorities.
- Proficient in HR systems, ATS, and Google Workspace.
- Strong coordination and stakeholder management.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Discretion with sensitive information.
Competencies
- Customer/Candidate Focus: Deliver people-centric experience.
- Ownership & Accountability: Take responsibility for delivery/outcomes.
- Proactivity: Anticipate needs, take initiative.
- Collaboration: Work effectively across teams/stakeholders.
- Adaptability: Thrive in dynamic environments.
- Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy/quality.
- Resilience & Drive: Maintain momentum, meet deadlines.
- Professionalism & Integrity: Maintain confidentiality/ethics.
Benefits
Why Join Electrum?
- We believe in a People First approach, ensuring a culture where you can thrive and make a real difference
Your Career & Culture
- Career Growth: Delivering world-class financial software is challenging, but your effort will earn you hands-on experience with products used by millions, accelerating your career.
- Strong Teams: We keep teams small, focused, and collaborative to maximize impact.
- Transparency: We openly discuss strategy, finances, and salaries. Mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities that we actively discuss.
- Autonomy: We trust you. You're expected to seek out the data needed for informed decisions and manage your own time—knowing when to focus and when to recharge.
- Shared Vision: You'll have the power to shape the vision of how we build the future of financial services.
Practical Perks
- Here's how we support our culture:
- Flexible Work: Office-first environment with flexible hours.
- Generous Leave: Starting at 20 days per year.
- Office Perks (Cape Town): Fully-stocked kitchen and daily catered lunch.
- Social Life: Regular team activities like hikes, getaways, and dinners
