Lead Recruiter – Financial Services & Exec Hiring

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Professional development

Cape Town office location

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Cape Town, Western Cape, is seeking a Lead Recruitment Consultant to steer a team of consultants and drive strategic business development within the financial services sector.

You will nurture key client relationships, oversee executive searches, and ensure end-to-end delivery of high-quality recruitment solutions across Cape Town and beyond. A proven leadership track record and deep market knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Extensive recruitment consultancy experience, with focus on financial services.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Track record in business development and client relationships.
• Deep knowledge of Cape Town's financial services talent market.
• Excellent interviewing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience with recruitment technologies and CRMs.
• Strategic, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, client-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of recruitment consultants.
• Drive business development to expand client portfolio in financial services.
• Manage executive searches for key financial institutions.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes and placements quality.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide market insights and talent acquisition strategies.
• Conduct market mapping and competitor analysis in financial services.
• Contribute to strategic direction and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment regulations and ethics.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Interviewing

Negotiation

Communication

CRM software

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

CRM software

ATS tools

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Cape Town, Western Cape, is seeking a Lead Recruitment Consultant to steer a team of consultants and drive strategic business development within the financial services sector.

You will nurture key client relationships, oversee executive searches, and ensure end-to-end delivery of high-quality recruitment solutions across Cape Town and beyond. A proven leadership track record and deep market knowledge are essential for success.