Lead Technical Recruiter | Talent Strategy & Leadership

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Career development opportunities

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct seeks a Lead Technical Recruiter to spearhead talent acquisition for senior and niche technical roles across industries. You will lead a team, drive strategy, and partner with hiring managers to define needs in the Gauteng region.

The role requires deep tech market knowledge, strategic sourcing, and a track record of delivering high-quality hires. You will influence employer branding and ensure a superior candidate experience in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in technical recruitment with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior specialist role.
• Experience recruiting for software engineering, data science, cloud, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of recruitment professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract scarce technical skills.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for senior-level and niche technical positions.
• Conduct in-depth candidate sourcing, screening, and assessment to ensure a high-quality talent pipeline.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and recruitment objectives.
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques and professional networks.
• Analyze recruitment data to identify trends and improve effectiveness.
• Maintain strong relationships with candidates to ensure a positive experience.
• Contribute to employer branding to attract top talent.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies and procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategies

Candidate assessment

Negotiation

Tools

ATS

CRM

Job description

WhatJobs Direct seeks a Lead Technical Recruiter to spearhead talent acquisition for senior and niche technical roles across industries. You will lead a team, drive strategy, and partner with hiring managers to define needs in the Gauteng region.

The role requires deep tech market knowledge, strategic sourcing, and a track record of delivering high-quality hires. You will influence employer branding and ensure a superior candidate experience in a demanding environment.