Lead Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Career advancement opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Team-building events

Job summary

Placements24, a premier recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly motivated Lead Recruitment Consultant to join its Benoni office. This leadership role involves overseeing recruitment operations, mentoring a team of consultants, and driving business development across key sectors.

You will shape recruitment strategies, manage client relationships, and ensure delivery of exceptional service to a diverse portfolio.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in recruitment consultancy with proven leadership.
• Proven success in business development, client management and team motivation.
• Expertise in recruitment methodologies, sourcing channels, and ATS systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of recruitment consultants.
• Manage key client relationships and drive business development.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment process and ensure timely placements.
• Develop and implement sourcing and selection strategies.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and report to senior management.
• Act as SME on recruitment best practices in Benoni office.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client management

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

ATS experience

Tools

ATS systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Recruitment Consultant to join their busy office in Benoni . This leadership role involves overseeing recruitment operations, mentoring a team of consultants, and driving business development within key sectors. You will be instrumental in shaping the company's recruitment strategies and ensuring the delivery of exceptional service to a diverse client portfolio. This is an ideal position for a seasoned recruitment professional looking to expand their leadership responsibilities and make a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of recruitment consultants, fostering a high-performance culture.


• Manage key client relationships and drive business development to expand the client base.


• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring quality, efficiency, and timely placements.


• Develop and implement innovative sourcing and selection strategies.


• Monitor recruitment metrics and provide performance reports to senior management.


• Act as a subject matter expert on recruitment best practices within the Benoni office.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in recruitment consultancy, with proven leadership experience.


• Demonstrated success in business development, client management, and team motivation.


• Expertise in various recruitment methodologies, sourcing channels, and ATS systems.


• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.


• Strategic thinking and strong problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a lucrative performance-based bonus structure.


• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.


• Be part of a highly respected and successful recruitment firm in Benoni .


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.


• Regular team-building events and professional networking opportunities.