Remote Recruitment Lead - Digital Transformation

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary and bonuses

Professional development andCertific c

Home office setup contribution

Access to advanced recruitment tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Recruitment Lead to manage and grow our digital transformation recruitment services. This remote role requires leadership of a remote team, strategic sourcing, and strong client partnerships to secure top talent for key IT, data, cloud, and cybersecurity roles.

You will drive innovative recruitment strategies, oversee full lifecycle hiring, and continuously optimize our recruitment tools and processes to deliver exceptional results for a diverse client base.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of recruitment experience with IT/digital focus.
• Proven track record leading remote teams and managing consultants.
• Experience building strategic sourcing plans for hard-to-fill roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage a remote team of recruitment consultants.
• Develop innovative recruitment strategies for IT, data, cloud, and cybersecurity roles.
• Oversee full lifecycle recruiting for complex digital transformation positions.
• Build strong client relationships as a strategic talent partner.
• Provide market intelligence on talent trends and compensation benchmarks.
• Drive business development to expand digital transformation client base.
• Ensure high-quality candidate experience throughout the process.
• Optimize recruitment tech stack and platforms for efficiency.
• Foster a high-performance culture within the remote team.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team management

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Talent acquisition

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Recruitment marketing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier recruitment consultancy, is looking for a dedicated and experienced Recruitment Lead to manage and grow their digital transformation recruitment services. This position is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for leading a team of consultants, developing strategic sourcing plans, and cultivating strong relationships with clients undergoing digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of the digital landscape, including roles in IT, data science, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. You will play a crucial part in attracting and securing top talent for our diverse clientele, ensuring they have the skilled professionals needed to drive innovation and achieve their digital goals. This role demands exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to recruitment. As a remote-first position, excellent communication and self-management skills are paramount.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a remote team of recruitment consultants focused on digital transformation roles.
• Develop and implement innovative and effective recruitment strategies to attract top-tier talent in areas such as IT, data, cloud, and cybersecurity.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for complex and niche digital transformation positions.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients, acting as a strategic partner in their talent acquisition efforts.
• Conduct market intelligence gathering to advise clients on talent trends, competitor activity, and compensation benchmarks.
• Drive business development efforts to expand the client base within the digital transformation sector.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Optimize the use of recruitment technologies and platforms to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Foster a high-performance culture within the remote recruitment team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of recruitment experience, with a significant focus on IT, digital, or technology recruitment.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a recruitment team, preferably in a remote setting.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic sourcing plans for hard-to-fill roles.
• Expertise in digital transformation roles, including but not limited to software development, data analytics, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of remote work best practices and virtual team management.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment marketing tools.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in digital technologies.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team environment.
• Contribution towards home office setup.
• Access to a wide range of cutting-edge recruitment tools.
• Chance to work with leading companies in digital innovation.