Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lucrative bonus scheme

Cape Town office(location)

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Professional development programs

International exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a strategic Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead client engagement and sourcing for high-impact roles. You will shape recruitment strategies for key accounts, mentor a team of consultants, and ensure delivery of exceptional recruitment solutions.

You will work with diverse businesses to place top professionals who drive growth, while guiding workforce planning and market trend analysis in a dynamic South African market.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in recruitment consultancy with leadership or senior specialist experience.
• Proven track record in filling senior-level and niche roles.
• Strong understanding of Western Cape talent market trends and business dynamics.
• Ability to advise clients on strategic workforce planning and recruitment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of recruitment consultants, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Develop and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies tailored to client needs and market dynamics.
• Manage complex executive search assignments and high-volume recruitment projects.
• Oversee client relationship management, ensuring satisfaction and identifying opportunities for service expansion.
• Analyze recruitment data and metrics to provide strategic insights and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and ethical recruitment standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic recruitment

Executive search

Client management

Data analytics

Market intelligence

Talent advisory

Team coaching

Employment law

Education

Master's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy in Cape Town , is actively seeking a strategic Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist to spearhead their client engagement and talent sourcing efforts. In this leadership position, you will be instrumental in shaping recruitment strategies for key accounts, mentoring a team of consultants, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional recruitment solutions. You will work closely with a diverse range of businesses, helping them secure high-calibre professionals who drive innovation and growth. This role offers a unique chance to influence talent acquisition strategies in one of South Africa's most vibrant economic hubs and contribute to the ongoing success of a respected industry player.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of recruitment consultants, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Develop and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies tailored to client needs and market dynamics.
• Manage complex executive search assignments and high-volume recruitment projects.
• Oversee client relationship management, ensuring satisfaction and identifying opportunities for service expansion.
• Analyze recruitment data and metrics to provide strategic insights and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation and ethical recruitment standards.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (7+ years) in recruitment consultancy, with a significant portion in a leadership or senior specialist role.
• Proven track record of successfully filling senior-level and niche positions.
• Exceptional understanding of talent market trends, particularly within the Western Cape .
• Strong business acumen and the ability to advise clients on strategic workforce planning.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team management skills.
• Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with a lucrative performance-based bonus scheme.
• Prime office location in Cape Town with state-of-the-art facilities.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance and pension plan.
• Access to continuous professional development programs and industry conferences.
• A dynamic, collaborative work environment with opportunities for international exposure.