Lead Recruitment Partner

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Career growth

Advanced recruitment tools

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a seasoned Lead Recruitment Partner to guide the team, manage key client relationships, and influence recruitment strategies in Gauteng. You will oversee processes, deliver high-quality service, and foster strong partnerships with businesses seeking top talent.

The ideal candidate blends strategic thinking with operational excellence and leadership, contributing to a collaborative, results-oriented work environment in Pretoria with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years in recruitment consultancy with leadership experience.
• Proven success in managing client relationships and delivering complex solutions.
• Strong knowledge of talent acquisition best practices and employment law.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in leading and motivating recruitment teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the recruitment pipeline for a portfolio of clients, ensuring timely and successful placements.
• Lead and mentor a team of recruitment consultants, providing guidance and support to drive performance.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract a diverse range of skilled professionals.
• Build and nurture strategic partnerships with clients, understanding their long-term talent needs.
• Conduct advanced candidate assessments and provide expert market intelligence to clients.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and provide regular reports on team performance and market trends.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Talent acquisition

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Team motivation

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy operating in Pretoria , is seeking a seasoned Lead Recruitment Partner to guide their team and manage key client relationships. This role offers the chance to significantly influence recruitment strategies and outcomes within the Gauteng region. You will be responsible for overseeing the recruitment process, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery, and fostering strong partnerships with businesses seeking top talent. The ideal candidate possesses a blend of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and leadership capabilities, contributing to a collaborative and results-oriented work environment in Pretoria .

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the recruitment pipeline for a portfolio of clients, ensuring timely and successful placements.
• Lead and mentor a team of recruitment consultants, providing guidance and support to drive performance.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract a diverse range of skilled professionals.
• Build and nurture strategic partnerships with clients, understanding their long-term talent needs.
• Conduct advanced candidate assessments and provide expert market intelligence to clients.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and provide regular reports on team performance and market trends.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in recruitment consultancy, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Proven success in managing client relationships and delivering complex recruitment solutions.
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition best practices and employment law.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in leading and motivating recruitment teams is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-driven bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model providing a balance of office and remote work flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a respected consultancy.
• Access to advanced recruitment tools and comprehensive market data.
• A supportive and dynamic team environment committed to excellence.