Business Development and Recruitment Lead

Ovations Technologies; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Business Development & Recruitment Lead. In this role, you will lead a small team of Talent Acquisition professionals, drive recruitment, and expand client relationships. You should have significant experience in recruitment and business development, strong leadership skills, and the ability to improve recruitment processes. Join us for a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

No desk costs

Online learning sponsored by the organization

Qualifications

• 8 - 10 years of recruitment experience, either in-house or from an agency.
• 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.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Help 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.