IT Recruitment Leader — Hybrid Role in Randburg

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonus

Hybrid work model

Medical aid and retirement fund

Career development opportunities

Team-building events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced IT Recruitment Manager to lead its technology recruitment division. You will oversee a team of IT recruiters, drive innovative strategies, and manage key client relationships within the IT sector in Randburg.

The role emphasizes leadership, business development, and delivering exceptional talent acquisition services to a prestigious client base. A strategic leader with a strong IT recruitment background is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years IT recruitment experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing recruitment teams and driving performance.
• In-depth knowledge of the IT industry, including various technologies, roles, and skill sets.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and talent acquisition strategies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven business development and client relationship management capabilities.
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of IT Recruitment Consultants, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top IT talent across various specializations (e.g., Software Engineering, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Science, IT Support).
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring efficient and effective placement of candidates.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key clients in the IT sector.
• Drive business development initiatives to expand the IT recruitment portfolio.
• Monitor recruitment KPIs and team performance, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and the IT talent market.
• Ensure the highest standards of candidate experience and client service delivery.
• Manage budget and resources for the IT recruitment team effectively.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

IT recruitment

Team management

Client relationships

ATS proficiency

Business development

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in Business/IT

Tools

ATS systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced IT Recruitment Manager to lead its technology recruitment division. You will oversee a team of IT recruiters, drive innovative strategies, and manage key client relationships within the IT sector in Randburg.

The role emphasizes leadership, business development, and delivering exceptional talent acquisition services to a prestigious client base. A strategic leader with a strong IT recruitment background is essential.