Head of Recruitment

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Head of Recruitment in Randburg. This senior leadership role oversees recruitment operations, shapes strategy, and guides a team of consultants to deliver exceptional client service.

The position combines strategic office leadership in Randburg with flexible remote work, reflecting a dynamic hybrid environment and an emphasis on building high-performance teams that drive business growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in recruitment with leadership experience.
• Proven track record of developing and executing recruitment strategies.
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition practices and market trends.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing hybrid teams across in-office and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the recruitment team to sustain high performance.
• Oversee full lifecycle recruitment for key client accounts and strategic hires.
• Drive business development to secure new client partnerships.
• Monitor metrics and drive improvements based on data insights.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and ethical recruitment practices.
• Manage client relationships at a senior level.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

People management

Recruitment expertise

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy with a significant presence in Randburg , is looking for an accomplished and visionary Head of Recruitment . This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing and directing all recruitment operations, driving strategy, and managing a team of high-performing consultants. You will play a critical role in shaping the company's talent acquisition strategies, ensuring the delivery of exceptional service to clients, and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to lead from our Randburg office while enjoying strategic remote work flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the recruitment team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for key client accounts and strategic hires.
• Drive business development efforts to secure new client partnerships and expand service offerings.
• Monitor recruitment metrics, analyze performance data, and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and ethical recruitment practices.
• Manage client relationships at a senior level, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in recruitment, with a significant portion in a leadership or management capacity.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful recruitment strategies.
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition best practices, market trends, and sourcing methodologies.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams, drive performance, and achieve targets.
• Experience in a hybrid work environment and managing remote and in-office teams.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including a substantial base salary and bonus structure.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a leading recruitment consultancy.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement planning.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.
• Dynamic hybrid work environment with strategic remote flexibility.