Lead Recruitment Consultant - Tech

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Commission scheme

Leadership development

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks a Lead Recruitment Consultant to head the technology division, guide a team of specialist recruiters, and build strong client partnerships in KwaZulu-Natal.

You will drive end-to-end tech recruitment, source niche IT talent, and shape the strategy for growth, with a competitive salary package, lucrative commission, and clear career progression within a growing agency.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in recruitment consultancy with at least 2 years in a team leadership or supervisory role focusing on technology.
• In-depth knowledge of IT recruitment market, technologies, languages, and industry trends.
• Proven success in managing complex tech recruitment projects and building a strong candidate network.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to motivate a team.
• Strong understanding of the Durban business environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of technology recruitment consultants, setting performance targets and providing coaching and development.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for technology roles, from understanding client requirements to candidate placement and onboarding support.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier IT professionals.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key technology clients, acting as their primary contact for recruitment needs.
• Drive business development initiatives to expand the tech recruitment portfolio and secure new client mandates.
• Ensure the highest standards of candidate experience and client service delivery within the tech division.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Tech recruitment

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategies

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a specialized recruitment consultancy in Durban , is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Recruitment Consultant with a focus on the technology sector. You will be responsible for spearheading the tech recruitment division, managing a team of specialist recruiters, and forging strong relationships with key clients in the burgeoning tech landscape of KwaZulu-Natal . This role requires a deep understanding of the technology market, a proven ability to source niche IT talent, and strong leadership capabilities to drive team performance and achieve ambitious placement goals. You will be instrumental in establishing our client as a go-to partner for tech talent acquisition in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of technology recruitment consultants, setting performance targets and providing coaching and development.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for technology roles, from understanding client requirements to candidate placement and onboarding support.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier IT professionals, including software engineers, data scientists, and cybersecurity experts.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key technology clients, acting as their primary point of contact for recruitment needs.
• Drive business development initiatives to expand the tech recruitment portfolio and secure new client mandates.
• Ensure the highest standards of candidate experience and client service delivery within the tech division.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in recruitment consultancy, with at least 2 years in a team leadership or supervisory role, focusing on the technology sector.
• In-depth knowledge of the IT recruitment market, including key technologies, programming languages, and industry trends.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex tech recruitment projects and building a strong candidate network.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Proven ability to develop and execute effective sourcing strategies for hard-to-find tech talent.
• A strong understanding of the business environment in Durban and surrounding areas.

Benefits

• A highly attractive salary package, including a competitive base salary and a lucrative commission structure.
• Significant opportunities for career progression and leadership development within a growing consultancy.
• A collaborative and results-oriented work environment in the heart of Durban .
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement contributions.
• The chance to shape the future of tech recruitment for a leading agency.