Senior Recruiter

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Hybrid work

Career progression

Professional development

Tech access

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Senior Recruiter to lead critical talent acquisition initiatives across diverse clients. This hybrid role blends remote work with in-office collaboration at the Pretoria headquarters, shaping recruitment strategies and mentoring junior team members.

You will drive executive search for senior-level roles, manage client relationships, and leverage modern ATS and sourcing techniques to secure top talent in the South African market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in recruitment with executive search focus.
• Proven success in building talent pipelines for senior roles.
• Strong knowledge of SA employment market and trends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full recruitment process from client needs to placements.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates.
• Conduct behavioural and competency-based interviews.
• Manage client relationships as talent-market advisor.
• Mentor junior recruiters and promote high performance.
• Analyze metrics to optimize processes and outcomes.

Skills

Executive search

Sourcing strategies

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

ATS proficiency

Education

HR qualification

Tools

ATS systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy in Pretoria , is seeking an experienced Senior Recruiter to lead critical talent acquisition initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven ability to source and secure top-tier talent for a diverse range of clients. You will play a key role in shaping recruitment strategies, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring the highest standards of service delivery. This hybrid role allows for flexibility, blending focused remote work with essential in-office collaboration at their Pretoria headquarters, offering the best of both worlds.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire recruitment process, from identifying client needs to closing successful placements.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates for niche and senior-level roles.
• Conduct thorough behavioural and competency-based interviews, assessing candidate suitability rigorously.
• Manage client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on talent market dynamics and recruitment best practices.
• Mentor and guide junior recruiters, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and provide insights to optimize processes and improve outcomes.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in recruitment, with a strong focus on executive search or specialist recruitment.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing talent pipelines for demanding roles.
• Excellent understanding of the South African employment market and current industry trends.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with advanced sourcing techniques and modern ATS functionalities.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related field is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with a generous commission structure.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements supporting work-life integration.
• Extensive opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
• Access to cutting-edge recruitment technology and professional development resources.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment within a respected recruitment firm in Pretoria .