Recruitment Manager - IT & Digital

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-based bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Career advancement opportunities

Access to leading recruitment tools

Continuous professional development

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Recruitment Manager to lead our IT & Digital recruitment division in Pretoria. The role focuses on guiding a team of recruiters, driving business development, and delivering exceptional client service in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has a proven IT & digital recruitment track record, strong leadership, and a strategic mindset to grow the client base in Gauteng. A Bachelor's degree is required and a results-driven approach is essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in recruitment consultancy
• 2+ years in leadership/management
• Proven IT & digital recruitment track record
• Strong business development and client management skills
• Excellent leadership and coaching abilities
• Knowledge of Pretoria and Gauteng IT & Digital markets
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Hybrid work adaptability
• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage IT & Digital recruitment consultants
• Oversee complete recruitment lifecycle for IT/digital roles
• Drive business development to grow client portfolio and revenue
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent
• Build long-term client relationships with strategic advisory
• Monitor and improve team KPIs and performance
• Stay updated on industry trends and market intelligence
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align recruitment with business goals
• Support employer branding initiatives
• Manage budgets and resources for the division

Skills

Leadership

Team management

IT & Digital recruitment

Business development

Client relationship management

Sourcing strategies

KPIs & performance management

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, HR, Marketing

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading recruitment solutions provider, is seeking a strategic and results-driven Recruitment Manager to spearhead their IT & Digital recruitment division in **Pretoria**. This is a leadership role responsible for managing a team of talented recruiters, driving business development efforts, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional recruitment services to clients. You will play a critical role in shaping recruitment strategies, fostering team performance, and expanding the client base within the thriving IT and digital sector. The hybrid work model ensures a balance between team leadership, client engagement, and personal flexibility, fostering a productive and collaborative environment within the **Pretoria** tech and business community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of IT & Digital recruitment consultants, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for IT and digital roles, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery to clients.
• Drive business development initiatives to expand the client portfolio and revenue streams within the IT & Digital market.
• Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies and sourcing methodologies to attract top-tier talent.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients, providing strategic advice on talent acquisition.
• Monitor team performance against KPIs, implementing performance management strategies and providing regular feedback.
• Ensure the team stays updated on industry trends, technology advancements, and market intelligence.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align recruitment strategies with overall business objectives.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives to attract both candidates and clients.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively for the IT & Digital recruitment division.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in recruitment consultancy, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven track record of success in recruiting for IT and digital roles, with a deep understanding of the sector.
• Strong business development and client relationship management skills.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and coaching abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of recruitment best practices, sourcing strategies, and talent acquisition technologies.
• Understanding of the **Pretoria** and broader Gauteng IT & Digital job market.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment, balancing remote responsibilities with in-office collaboration.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits

• competitive executive salary package
• substantial performance-based bonus structure
• comprehensive benefits such as medical aid
• retirement fund contributions
• opportunities for significant career advancement within a growing organization
• access to leading recruitment tools and resources
• continuous professional development
• supportive leadership team