The Effectiveness of Talent Acquisition Strategies on Organisational Competitiveness: A Case of South African Organisations

Abstract

This research investigated the importance, challenges, and management attitudes towards the effectiveness of talent acquisition in South African organisations, including both private and public sectors, in Gauteng Province. The qualitative research design was used, with 15 participants drawn from diverse organisational settings. Data was gathered through semi-structured interviews which were conducted online on Zoom and Microsoft Teams for the audience’s convenience. Thematic analysis was used in data processing to help draw out the key issues regarding strategic recruitment practice, senior management engagement, employee turnover, and recruitment issues. The findings show that effective talent acquisition raises organisational productivity and efficiency and generates competitiveness, heightening the demand for leadership to connect recruitment practice and goals. Turnover challenges and alignment issues between responsibility expectations and duties were underscored as leading obstacles. This study is a contributory work of utility for researchers and practitioners in bringing to the fore the necessity for strategy-led, technology-focused, and retention-based models in the making of South African future workforce.