Cherzaan Perumal

With over a decade of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources, I am a strategic leader known for driving high-impact hiring initiatives across bulk, niche, and executive search mandates within the IT and Retail sectors. My professional ethos is built on aligning talent strategies with organizational vision—ensuring the right people are in the right roles at the right time.

I have successfully led end-to-end recruitment operations for top-tier brands including Shoprite, Boldr, Nebula, and Webafrica, building agile, data-driven teams that scale with business growth. From developing sourcing roadmaps for hard-to-fill IT roles, to shaping inclusive hiring frameworks and talent pipelines, I bring a future-ready approach to workforce planning.

My leadership extends beyond recruitment delivery—I excel at partnering with business leaders, optimizing TA structures, and nurturing high-performing teams equipped to thrive in fast-paced environments.

At my core, I’m passionate about unlocking potential—within candidates, teams, and organizations alike.

I have strong experience in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources, with a focus on the IT and Retail industries. I’ve led high-volume, niche, and executive-level recruitment across dynamic environments, ensuring every hire aligns with long-term business goals.

My journey includes impactful roles at Shoprite, Boldr, Nebula, and Webafrica, where I’ve built agile talent strategies, partnered with leadership to refine hiring frameworks, and developed TA teams that deliver results in fast-paced settings.

Alongside my core HR and TA work, I’ve also managed corporate events and private functions, blending operational precision with strong stakeholder engagement.

Matric (with exemption)

Institution: Bracken High School Completed: 2002

Degree: BA Psychology

Institution: University of Johannesburg (RAU) Completed: 2006

NLP (Life Coach) certification Institution: NLP World

Completed: 2016

Diploma: Strategic HR Management (via UCT GetSmarter) completed in Dec 2019.

Various certificates completed in HR Management, Labour Relations via Labournet

Short courses completed via Udemy include: SEO, Project Management, Coaching and Development

Strategic Talent Acquisition Certificate Program - AIHR

Completed: 2024