Finance Recruitment Lead — Team Leadership & Growth

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + commission

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Recruitment Consultant for the Finance sector in Port Elizabeth. You will lead a team of finance recruiters, manage key client accounts, and drive business development to expand market share.

The role requires a minimum of 6 years in recruitment with finance placement success, strong leadership, and deep market knowledge. A professional qualification is desirable. This is a leadership opportunity in the Eastern Cape.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in recruitment with a focus on finance.
• Experience leading a team of recruiters.
• Deep understanding of finance roles and comp trends.
• Strong client management, negotiation and BD capabilities.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of finance recruitment specialists, overseeing performance and development.
• Manage and grow relationships with key clients in financial services.
• Drive business development to secure new mandates and expand market share.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for finance professionals from junior to senior roles.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment best practices and high service standards.
• Conduct market analysis and provide strategic talent acquisition advice to clients.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Business development

Negotiation

Networking

Finance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/recruitment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Recruitment Consultant for the Finance sector in Port Elizabeth. You will lead a team of finance recruiters, manage key client accounts, and drive business development to expand market share.

The role requires a minimum of 6 years in recruitment with finance placement success, strong leadership, and deep market knowledge. A professional qualification is desirable. This is a leadership opportunity in the Eastern Cape.