Recruitment Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Executive benefits

Career advancement

Collaborative culture

Prime Sandton location

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a strategic and experienced Recruitment Manager to lead our talent acquisition team. This leadership role drives strategy, execution, and client relationships to support growth across Gauteng and beyond.

You will mentor the recruitment professionals, oversee full lifecycle, use data analytics for insights, and build strong partnerships with senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will champion a culture of excellence and innovation in a premier firm.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in recruitment leadership and a proven track record.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic talent acquisition plans.
• Strong coaching, performance development, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of recruitment professionals.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle with emphasis on efficiency, quality and compliance.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders across the organization.
• Drive business development to expand client services and market presence.
• Analyze recruitment data and market trends to provide strategic insights.

Skills

Leadership in recruitment

Strategic planning

Team management

Client management

Negotiation

Data analytics in recruitment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Recruitment Manager to lead their talented recruitment team in the prestigious hub of Sandton . This leadership role involves overseeing all aspects of talent acquisition, from strategy development and execution to team management and client relationship building. You will be instrumental in driving the recruitment function to support the company's ambitious growth plans within Gauteng and beyond. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader passionate about attracting and retaining top talent in a competitive market, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of recruitment professionals, ensuring high performance and development.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the organization.
• Drive business development efforts to expand client services and market presence.
• Analyze recruitment data and market trends to provide strategic insights and recommendations.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in recruitment leadership, with a proven track record of success.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic talent acquisition plans.
• Strong experience in team management, coaching, and performance development.
• Exceptional business acumen, client management, and negotiation skills.
• Expertise in utilizing recruitment technologies and data analytics for strategic decision-making.
• Understanding of the Sandton and broader Gauteng job market is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and significant bonus potential based on team and company performance.
• Comprehensive executive benefits package.
• Opportunities for strategic influence and career advancement in a leading firm.
• Supportive management team and a collaborative, high-achieving work culture.
• Prime location in Sandton with modern office facilities.