Head of Recruitment

Ibc Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Recruitment to enhance their technical and engineering-focused permanent recruitment division. The role demands a commercially driven leader with significant experience in business development and recruitment processes. The successful candidate will manage a team, drive growth, and shape strategic efforts while fostering a high-performance culture. This position offers excellent opportunities for career advancement and the chance to significantly impact the company's success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years in external recruitment, including 3–5 years in engineering or technical sectors.
• Strong expertise in business development and client engagement.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development and manage client engagement.
• Manage a small team of consultants and promote their growth.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, from client brief to onboarding.
• Foster a client-centric culture and promote team collaboration.
• Work with leadership on strategy implementation and growth opportunities.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Full recruitment lifecycle management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification

Job description

SUMMARY

Head of Recruitment (Engineering / Technical sector)

POSITION INFO

Our client is a well-established recruitment and consultancy with a 30-year track record of excellence, has retained us to source a Head of Recruitment to help grow their permanent recruitment division, focusing on their traditional business of , technical, and related sectors but with the intention of expanding into other verticals. (If you wish to apply in confidence, contact ibc-

This is a hands‑on role for a commercially driven professional with a proven track record in business development, candidate and client engagement, and recruitment delivery. You will play a key role in driving growth, streamlining operational processes, building and shaping the company strategy and building a high-performing team. The position offers excellent career growth opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant tertiary qualification (preferred).
• 7–10 years’ experience in a results-driven external recruitment environment, including 3–5 years in the engineering, technical, or related sectors.
• Strong business development and client relationship skills.
• Proven ability to manage full recruitment lifecycles and pipelines.

Attributes

• Expertise in advanced search and business development techniques.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative and inspirational leadership style.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Client Engagement

• Leveraging a vast existing client base for cross‑selling opportunities.
• Identifying and managing the acquisition of new clients, with a focus on permanent placements in engineering and technical sectors and expanding into other sectors.

2. Management

• Managing a small team of existing consultants and growing and developing the team.

3. Recruitment Delivery & Pipeline Management

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from client briefing and spec qualification to placement and onboarding.

4. Culture Building & Mentorship

• Contribute to a high-performance, client-centric culture.
• Promote collaboration, continuous improvement and personal development across the team.

5. Strategic Contribution

• Collaborate with leadership to refine and implement strategy.
• Identify future growth opportunities, including potential expansion into new professional sectors and geographical areas.