Recruitment and Business Development Lead

Ovations Talent Sourcing; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR services firm in Johannesburg seeks a Recruitment and Business Development Lead. This role involves leading a team, driving business growth, and managing the full recruitment lifecycle. Ideal candidates have 8-10 years of experience in recruitment and business development, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with ATS. Embrace a hands-on leadership opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of recruitment experience (in-house or agency).
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring team members.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor Talent Acquisition specialists.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Enhance recruitment processes, tools, and systems.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Business development

Leadership

Sourcing skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

Recruitment and Business Development Lead

Connecting Top Tech Talent with Game-Changing Opportunities | Talent Acquisition Specialist | Technical Recruitment Expert

About the job

Are you a seasoned recruiter with a knack for business development? We are looking for an experienced Business Development & Recruitment Lead to join our team in Johannesburg. In this dynamic role, you will lead a small but mighty team of Talent Acquisition professionals while actively driving recruitment and growing our client base.

What you'll do:

• Lead the Team: Guide and mentor two Talent Acquisition specialists, providing daily support, managing workloads, and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Drive Business Growth: Identify and secure new business opportunities and build strong relationships with clients to grow existing accounts.
• Recruit Top Talent: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing to placement, to deliver high-quality candidates for a variety of roles.
• Improve and Innovate: Help enhance our recruitment processes, tools, and systems while ensuring compliance with all policies and legal requirements.

Who We're Looking For:

• Experience: 8‑10 years of recruitment experience (either in‑house or from an agency) with a strong background in business development.
• Leadership: Prior experience supervising or mentoring team members.
• Skills: Excellent sourcing, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proficient with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and strong understanding of recruitment best practices and market trends.

If you are ready to take on a leadership role that combines hands‑on recruitment with strategic business development, we want to hear from you.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Human Resources Services