Lead Recruitment Consultant - Tech Focus

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work across SA

Uncapped commission structure

Performance bonuses

Leadership training

Private health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Recruitment Consultant to spearhead its technology recruitment division in a remote-first setup across South Africa. You will own a key business vertical, build a high-performing team, drive business development, and manage client relationships for top IT professionals.

Based in Cape Town or anywhere in SA, you will deliver end-to-end technology recruitment, mentor the team, and shape growth through cutting-edge sourcing and remote-working practices.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in recruitment consultancy.
• At least 3 years in a leadership or senior consultant role focused on technology recruitment.
• Proven track record in business development and client relationships in IT.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of technology recruitment specialists with guidance and performance management.
• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to expand the client base in tech.
• Cultivate long-term relationships with key stakeholders at client organisations.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes for technology roles with best practices.
• Drive sourcing of highly skilled IT professionals and understand niche tech requirements.
• Set recruitment targets and KPIs for the team and monitor performance.
• Analyze market data to identify opportunities and challenges in tech recruitment.
• Ensure a superior candidate experience throughout the process.
• Contribute to growth strategy and operational efficiency; champion remote-first culture.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Tech recruitment

Remote leadership

Negotiation

CRM tools

Sourcing strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our client, a premier recruitment consultancy, is expanding its operations and is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Lead Recruitment Consultant to spearhead its technology recruitment division. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a key business vertical and build a high-performing team. The role is based in Cape Town, Western Cape , but operates on a fully remote-first basis, allowing you to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for driving business development, managing client relationships, and overseeing the delivery of exceptional recruitment solutions for technology companies seeking top IT professionals. This is a strategic position that requires a blend of commercial acumen, recruitment expertise, and a forward-thinking approach to talent acquisition in the burgeoning tech sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of technology recruitment specialists, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management.
• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to expand the client base within the technology sector.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders at client organizations.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process for technology roles, ensuring best practices and high-quality outcomes.
• Drive the sourcing and attraction of highly skilled IT professionals, understanding niche technical requirements.
• Set recruitment targets and KPIs for the team and monitor performance against these objectives.
• Analyze market data and trends within the technology recruitment landscape to identify new opportunities and challenges.
• Ensure a superior candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Contribute to the company's growth strategy and operational efficiency.
• Champion a remote-first culture, fostering collaboration and engagement among geographically dispersed team members.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in recruitment consultancy, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior consultant role specifically focused on technology recruitment.
• Proven track record of successful business development and client relationship management in the IT sector.
• In-depth knowledge of various technology stacks, programming languages, and IT roles.
• Experience in leading and motivating recruitment teams.
• Excellent understanding of remote work best practices and managing distributed teams.
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Exceptional negotiation and influencing skills.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in modern recruitment tools and CRM systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A passion for the technology industry and its evolving landscape.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement with the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa.
• Highly competitive salary with uncapped commission structure and performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to build and lead a specialized technology recruitment division.
• Access to cutting-edge recruitment technology and resources.
• Comprehensive professional development and leadership training.
• Supportive and collaborative remote work environment.
• Regular virtual team-building activities and social events.
• Generous leave allowance and flexible working hours.
• Private health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunity to shape the future of tech recruitment for our client.