Lead Recruitment Consultant - Technical Roles

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus structure

Hybrid work arrangement

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Recruitment Consultant in Rustenburg to guide a team of recruiters, manage key client accounts, and drive growth of the technical recruitment division.

You will build robust pipelines for critical roles in mining, manufacturing, and energy, while delivering strategic sourcing and exceptional client service in a hybrid work setup.

Strong leadership, relationship management, and market insight are essential to succeed in this leadership role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruitment experience with a focus on technical/engineering roles
• Proven leadership or team management experience in a recruitment setting
• Deep knowledge of the technical recruitment landscape and market trends
• Strong client relationship management and business development capabilities
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of technical recruiters.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for complex technical and engineering roles.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract skilled candidates in niche fields.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and understand market demands.
• Drive business development to expand the client base and secure mandates.
• Monitor team performance and ensure SLAs are met or exceeded.

Skills

Leadership

Technical recruitment

Client relationship management

Business development

Engineering knowledge

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent Recruitment Consultancy situated in Rustenburg, is seeking a results-driven Lead Recruitment Consultant with a specialization in sourcing and placing technical and engineering talent. In this leadership role, you will guide a team of recruiters, oversee key client accounts, and actively contribute to the strategic growth of the technical recruitment division. You will be instrumental in building robust talent pipelines for critical roles in sectors such as mining, manufacturing, and energy, contributing significantly to the operational success of clients in the North West region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of technical recruiters, fostering a collaborative and high-achieving environment.
• Oversee and manage the end-to-end recruitment process for complex technical and engineering positions.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract highly skilled candidates in niche technical fields.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their technical requirements and market demands.
• Drive business development efforts to expand the client base and secure new recruitment mandates.
• Monitor team performance, provide regular feedback, and ensure service level agreements are met or exceeded.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in recruitment, with a significant portion focused on technical or engineering roles within a consultancy.
• Proven leadership or team management experience in a recruitment setting.
• In-depth knowledge of the technical recruitment landscape, including key skill sets and market trends.
• Demonstrated success in client relationship management and business development.
• Strong understanding of various engineering disciplines and technical jargon.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a generous performance-based bonus structure.
• Hybrid work arrangement combining remote flexibility with office presence in Rustenburg.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development in technical recruitment leadership.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation.
• Contribution to essential industries by placing critical technical talent.