Lead Recruitment Consultant - Technology Focus (Remote)

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lucrative commissions

Fully remote

Career advancement

Tech exposure

Professional development

Virtual team environment

Advanced recruitment tools

Impactful recruitment leadership

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Recruitment Consultant to spearhead our technology recruitment division. This fully remote role enables you to work from any location while partnering with a globally recognized firm to shape hiring outcomes.

You will lead a team of recruiters, drive business development, manage key technology client relationships, and oversee end-to-end recruitment for senior and niche tech roles.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive recruitment experience, including 3+ in leadership within technology recruitment.
• Proven success in managing client relationships and driving revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of the technology landscape and sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of recruitment consultants to achieve high performance.
• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to hit tech hiring goals.
• Manage and expand relationships with key technology clients and understand their needs.

Skills

Lead recruitment

Client relationships

Business development

Tech recruitment

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, HR, or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

CRM systems

ATS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Recruitment Consultant to spearhead their technology recruitment division. This role is exclusively remote, allowing you to work from your preferred location while contributing to a globally recognized firm. You will be responsible for managing key client relationships, driving business development initiatives within the tech sector, and leading a team of talented recruiters. This position offers the chance to shape recruitment strategies, influence hiring outcomes, and contribute significantly to the growth of our client’s operations, particularly serving the vibrant **Tembisa, Gauteng, ZA** tech ecosystem. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the technology landscape and a passion for connecting innovative companies with exceptional talent in this fully remote capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of recruitment consultants, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to meet and exceed client hiring goals in the technology sector.
• Manage and expand relationships with key technology clients, understanding their evolving needs.
• Drive business development efforts to secure new mandates and partnerships within the tech industry.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for senior and niche technology roles, ensuring best practices.
• Conduct market analysis to identify emerging trends, talent pools, and competitive intelligence.
• Ensure the effective utilization of recruitment technologies and ATS for optimal efficiency.
• Represent our client at virtual industry events and networking opportunities.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of recruitment training programs.
• Achieve individual and team performance targets within the specified KPIs.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in recruitment, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior consultant role within technology recruitment.
• Demonstrable success in managing client relationships and driving revenue growth.
• In-depth knowledge of the technology industry, including various programming languages, software development methodologies, and IT infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a recruitment team.
• Excellent understanding of sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill technology roles.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with modern recruitment software and CRM systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Previous experience recruiting for roles relevant to the **Tembisa, Gauteng, ZA** region is advantageous.

Benefits

• Attractive base salary with a lucrative commission structure.
• Fully remote work setup, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing technology recruitment desk.
• Exposure to innovative tech companies and cutting-edge projects.
• Comprehensive professional development and career advancement pathways.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team environment.
• Access to advanced recruitment tools and market intelligence.
• Chance to make a significant impact on the tech talent landscape.