Head of Talent Acquisition - Financial Services

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

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy operating in Cape Town, Western Cape , is actively searching for a seasoned Head of Talent Acquisition to spearhead their specialized Financial Services recruitment division. This pivotal leadership role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the financial sector's talent demands and a proven ability to build and manage high-performing recruitment teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative talent acquisition strategies that attract, engage, and secure top-tier professionals for our client's prestigious financial services clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact and drive the success of a critical business unit within a reputable consultancy. The role is office-based in Cape Town , fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies tailored to the financial services industry.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of recruitment consultants, ensuring high levels of performance and professional development.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process for senior-level placements within banking, investment, insurance, and other financial domains.
• Cultivate strong, strategic relationships with key stakeholders at client organizations to understand their evolving talent needs.
• Drive market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging talent pools and recruitment best practices.
• Implement and optimize recruitment technologies and tools to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations throughout the recruitment process.
• Manage the division's budget and resource allocation effectively.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in recruitment, with a significant focus on the financial services sector.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership or management role, managing recruitment teams.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry, including regulatory environments and key player talent requirements.
• Exceptional strategic planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to build and nurture strong client relationships at an executive level.
• Experience with advanced recruitment sourcing techniques and ATS management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is highly desirable.

Benefits

This role offers a highly competitive executive salary package, commensurate with experience, along with performance-based bonuses. You will be part of a forward-thinking recruitment consultancy in Cape Town , with opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. The company fosters a results-oriented culture and provides a supportive environment. Benefits include medical aid, retirement fund contributions, and the chance to work on high-profile executive search mandates within the vibrant financial services landscape of the Western Cape .