Lead Talent Acquisition Partner: Hybrid & Strategic Recruiter

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Hybrid work

Leadership role

Client variety

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Lead Talent Acquisition Partner to guide a team of recruiters, shape strategies and partnerships with key clients across industries. The role blends remote collaboration with on-site engagement to drive high-impact talent outcomes.

You will mentor junior recruiters, manage complex campaigns, and monitor recruitment data to deliver exceptional service, while shaping innovative acquisition approaches and sustaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Experience mentoring junior recruiters is essential.
• Proven track record managing complex recruitment projects with outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists, providing guidance and support.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for senior and complex roles across diverse sectors.
• Develop and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies in collaboration with clients.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Oversee talent pipeline development and candidate engagement initiatives.
• Analyze recruitment data and provide insights to clients and the internal team.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and best practices.
• Ensure a consistently high level of service delivery and client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Recruitment strategy

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Lead Talent Acquisition Partner to guide a team of recruiters, shape strategies and partnerships with key clients across industries. The role blends remote collaboration with on-site engagement to drive high-impact talent outcomes.

You will mentor junior recruiters, manage complex campaigns, and monitor recruitment data to deliver exceptional service, while shaping innovative acquisition approaches and sustaining strong client relationships.