Head of Recruitment & Growth – Western Cape

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Commission structure

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, invites a dynamic Lead Recruitment Consultant to take charge of local recruitment initiatives and client service excellence. You will lead a team of consultants, design strategic plans, oversee end-to-end placements for senior roles, build long-term client relationships, identify new business, and mentor staff.

The role requires 7+ years in recruitment, at least 2 years in leadership, strong communication and industry insight, and the ability to travel

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in recruitment with 2+ years in leadership.
• Proven success in business development and client management.
• Strong understanding of multiple industry sectors and talent needs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with recruitment technologies (ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.).
• Willingness to reside or commute to George, Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of recruitment consultants.
• Develop and execute strategic recruitment plans to meet client needs and company objectives.
• Oversee the full recruitment cycle for complex roles, ensuring timely and effective placements.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with a portfolio of clients.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to revenue growth.
• Conduct market research to stay abreast of industry trends and competitive intelligence.
• Mentor and train junior recruitment staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant South African labour laws and regulations.
• Represent Our client at industry events and networking functions in George and surrounding areas.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Client Relationships

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Recruitment Technologies

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, invites a dynamic Lead Recruitment Consultant to take charge of local recruitment initiatives and client service excellence. You will lead a team of consultants, design strategic plans, oversee end-to-end placements for senior roles, build long-term client relationships, identify new business, and mentor staff.

The role requires 7+ years in recruitment, at least 2 years in leadership, strong communication and industry insight, and the ability to travel