Head of Talent Acquisition – Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lucrative bonus scheme

Cape Town office(location)

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Professional development programs

International exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a strategic Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead client engagement and sourcing for high-impact roles. You will shape recruitment strategies for key accounts, mentor a team of consultants, and ensure delivery of exceptional recruitment solutions.

You will work with diverse businesses to place top professionals who drive growth, while guiding workforce planning and market trend analysis in a dynamic South African market.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in recruitment consultancy with leadership or senior specialist experience.
• Proven track record in filling senior-level and niche roles.
• Strong understanding of Western Cape talent market trends and business dynamics.
• Ability to advise clients on strategic workforce planning and recruitment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of recruitment consultants, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Develop and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies tailored to client needs and market dynamics.
• Manage complex executive search assignments and high-volume recruitment projects.
• Oversee client relationship management, ensuring satisfaction and identifying opportunities for service expansion.
• Analyze recruitment data and metrics to provide strategic insights and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and ethical recruitment standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic recruitment

Executive search

Client management

Data analytics

Market intelligence

Talent advisory

Team coaching

Employment law

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a strategic Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead client engagement and sourcing for high-impact roles. You will shape recruitment strategies for key accounts, mentor a team of consultants, and ensure delivery of exceptional recruitment solutions.

You will work with diverse businesses to place top professionals who drive growth, while guiding workforce planning and market trend analysis in a dynamic South African market.