Lead Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Career development

Diverse client exposure

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Lead Recruitment Consultant to join our expanding team in a fully remote role, with initial focus from Mossel Bay. The role combines hands-on recruitment leadership with guiding a team of consultants to deliver high-quality service for key client accounts.

You will drive sourcing strategies, manage client relationships, and mentor team members while thriving in a flexible, remote work setting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years as Recruitment Consultant with demonstrated leadership.
• Proven success in managing client relationships and delivering recruitment mandates.
• Expertise in candidate sourcing, interviewing, and selection techniques.
• Strong understanding of talent market trends and best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for assigned client portfolios.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of recruitment consultants.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
• Cultivate and maintain client relationships to ensure satisfaction.
• Conduct interviews and candidate assessments for best fit.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and provide performance reports.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationships

Sourcing

Interviewing

Remote teamwork

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Bullhorn

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead Recruitment Consultant to join their expanding team, working remotely with initial focus from Mossel Bay. This senior role requires a blend of hands‑on recruitment expertise and leadership qualities, responsible for managing a portfolio of key client accounts and guiding a team of recruitment professionals. You will play a crucial part in driving recruitment strategies, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality service, and fostering a collaborative, high‑achieving team culture, all within a flexible, remote work setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the end-to-end recruitment process for assigned client portfolios.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of recruitment consultants, providing guidance and support.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract top‑tier talent.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and candidate assessments to ensure best fit.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and provide regular performance reports to management.

Requirements

• Significant experience (4+ years) as a Recruitment Consultant , with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Proven success in managing client relationships and delivering on recruitment mandates.
• Expertise in candidate sourcing, interviewing, and selection techniques.
• Strong understanding of talent market trends and best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment and manage own workload.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work opportunity, offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Exposure to a diverse range of clients and challenging recruitment projects.
• A supportive and collaborative remote team culture designed for success.