Financial Services Talent Acquisition Leader

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Executive bonuses

Leadership development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to lead the Financial Services recruitment division in Cape Town. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on leadership to attract, engage, and secure top-tier professionals for high-profile clients.

You will build and mentor a high-performing team, develop innovative talent strategies, and partner with executives to align hiring with business goals.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in recruitment, with a significant focus on the financial services sector.
• Proven leadership or management experience overseeing recruitment teams.
• Deep knowledge of financial services and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies for the financial services sector.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of recruitment consultants.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for senior-level roles in banking, investments, and insurance.
• Build strategic relationships with client stakeholders to anticipate talent needs.
• Drive market research to identify talent pools and best practices.
• Implement recruitment tech and tools to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws throughout the process.
• Manage division budget and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Talent acquisition

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

ATS management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ATS platforms

CRM tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to lead the Financial Services recruitment division in Cape Town. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on leadership to attract, engage, and secure top-tier professionals for high-profile clients.

You will build and mentor a high-performing team, develop innovative talent strategies, and partner with executives to align hiring with business goals.