Business Development And Recruitment Lead

Ovations Technologies; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment and business development firm is looking for a Business Development & Recruitment Lead in Johannesburg. The role involves leading a team of Talent Acquisition professionals and driving both recruitment and business growth. Candidates should have 8-10 years of experience in recruitment and business development, with strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working model, focusing on effective team collaboration while supporting strategic growth initiatives.

Benefits

Online learning sponsored by the organisation

Office days on Wednesday only

No desk costs

Qualifications

• 8 - 10 years of recruitment experience (either in-house or from an agency) with a strong background in business development.
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring team members.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor two Talent Acquisition specialists.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities with clients.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Enhance recruitment processes, tools, and systems.

Skills

Sourcing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

Overview

Are you a seasoned recruiter with a knack for business development?

We are looking for an experienced Business Development & Recruitment Lead to join our team in Johannesburg.

In this dynamic role, you will lead a small but mighty team of Talent Acquisition professionals while actively driving recruitment and growing our client base.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Team: Guide and mentor two Talent Acquisition specialists, providing daily support, managing workloads, and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Drive Business Growth: Identify and secure new business opportunities and build strong relationships with clients to grow existing accounts.
• Recruit Top Talent: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing to placement, to deliver high-quality candidates for a variety of roles.
• Improve and Innovate: Help enhance our recruitment processes, tools, and systems while ensuring compliance with all policies and legal requirements.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a proactive, results-driven professional with a passion for both people and business.

You should have

• Experience: 8 - 10 years of recruitment experience (either in-house or from an agency) with a strong background in business development.
• Leadership: Prior experience supervising or mentoring team members.
• Skills: Excellent sourcing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

You should also be proficient with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and have a strong understanding of recruitment best practices and market trends.

Why join us

• We are a small but effective team
• Our working model is hybrid - Office days on Wednesday only
• No desk costs!
• Online learning sponsored by the organisation

If you are ready to take on a leadership role that combines hands-on recruitment with strategic business development, we want to hear from you.