Senior Recruitment Leader - Western Cape

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with incentives

Career growth opportunities

Ongoing training programs

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Recruitment Partner in George, Western Cape. You will lead a team of recruiters, design strategic sourcing plans, and manage the full recruitment lifecycle across high-volume mandates.

The role requires 7+ years in recruitment with 3+ in leadership, strong stakeholder skills, and deep knowledge of HR best practices. A competitive package, growth opportunities, and ongoing training are offered in a dynamic consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in recruitment with at least 3 years in leadership or senior specialist roles.
• Experience leading recruiters and managing complex, high-volume hiring.
• Proven ability to develop and execute talent acquisition strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management and client relationship-building skills.
• Solid understanding of employment laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of recruitment professionals.
• Develop and execute strategic recruitment plans aligned with client objectives.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from profiling to onboarding.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients across the Western Cape.
• Implement advanced sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates.
• Conduct candidate assessments and psychometric evaluations.
• Analyze recruitment data and report KPIs to senior management.
• Stay updated on industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and legal changes.
• Manage recruitment budgets and resources for ROI.
• Drive continuous improvement in recruitment processes and candidate experience.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic recruitment

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ATS

Sourcing tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Recruitment Partner in George, Western Cape. You will lead a team of recruiters, design strategic sourcing plans, and manage the full recruitment lifecycle across high-volume mandates.

The role requires 7+ years in recruitment with 3+ in leadership, strong stakeholder skills, and deep knowledge of HR best practices. A competitive package, growth opportunities, and ongoing training are offered in a dynamic consultancy environment.