Lead Recruitment Partner

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary and incentives

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement

Collaborative work environment

Prime Durban office location

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking an experienced Lead Recruitment Partner to manage complex recruitment projects, build strong client relationships, and mentor junior team members. You will deliver high-quality recruitment solutions across multiple sectors and drive successful placements in KwaZulu-Natal.

Join a supportive, growth-focused team at a prime Durban location. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, exposure to a dynamic market, and opportunities to shape talent strategies for key

Qualifications

• Significant experience in recruitment consultancy with a track record of successful placements.
• Strong understanding of the South African job market and talent pools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously.
• Experience with various recruitment tools and technologies.
• A proactive approach to business development and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to define their talent needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for a variety of roles, ensuring timely and successful placements.
• Proactively source and engage with high-caliber candidates using innovative recruitment techniques.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments to ensure candidate suitability.
• Maintain excellent client relationships, providing regular updates and market insights.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and methodologies.

Skills

Recruitment consultancy experience

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Project management

Sourcing strategies

Interviewing & assessments

Business development

Team mentorship

Tools

Recruitment tools & technologies

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established recruitment consultancy located in the vibrant city of Durban , is seeking an experienced Lead Recruitment Partner . This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who can manage complex recruitment projects, build strong client relationships, and potentially mentor junior team members. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality recruitment solutions across various sectors, ensuring client satisfaction and driving successful placements. Join a supportive team dedicated to excellence and professional growth in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal's business landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to define their talent needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for a variety of roles, ensuring timely and successful placements.
• Proactively source and engage with high-caliber candidates using innovative recruitment techniques.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments to ensure candidate suitability.
• Maintain excellent client relationships, providing regular updates and market insights.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and methodologies.

Requirements

• Significant experience in recruitment consultancy, with a track record of successful placements.
• Strong understanding of the South African job market and talent pools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously.
• Experience with various recruitment tools and technologies.
• A proactive approach to business development and client engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement for a better work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities and career advancement.
• Collaborative work environment within a reputable recruitment firm.
• Prime Durban office location.