Senior Recruitment Manager

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Performance-based commission

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto seeks a Senior Recruitment Manager to lead a dynamic team and drive recruitment outcomes across the Gauteng region. You will manage client relationships, refine sourcing strategies, and guide end-to-end delivery for a diverse client base.

The role requires a minimum of 6 years in recruitment with at least 3 in leadership, excellent communication, and a strong focus on targets and service quality. A hybrid model offers collaboration onsite with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of recruitment experience with 3+ years in management.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a recruitment team.
• Strong client relationship management and project delivery skills.
• Solid knowledge of recruitment best practices and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage a team of recruitment consultants to meet targets.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for a diverse client portfolio.
• Develop strategic client relationships and understand evolving talent needs.
• Implement recruitment strategies, sourcing methods and engagement tactics.
• Monitor KPIs and provide coaching to direct reports.
• Contribute to business development and service expansion.

Skills

Recruitment leadership

Team management

Client relationship mgmt

Market trends

Talent acquisition strategies

Negotiation

Communication

Education

HR qualification or related

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established recruitment consultancy, is seeking a dynamic Senior Recruitment Manager to lead their operations in Soweto and surrounding areas. This role is key to managing a team of recruitment professionals, overseeing client relationships, and driving successful recruitment outcomes. You will be instrumental in achieving strategic recruitment goals, fostering team development, and ensuring the highest standards of service delivery. If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for talent acquisition and team leadership, this position offers a significant opportunity for growth and impact within the Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of recruitment consultants to achieve individual and team targets.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key clients, understanding their evolving talent needs.
• Implement and refine recruitment strategies, sourcing methodologies, and candidate engagement techniques.
• Monitor team performance against KPIs and provide regular feedback and coaching to direct reports.
• Contribute to business development efforts and identify opportunities for service expansion.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in recruitment, with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role.
• Proven ability to effectively lead, motivate, and develop a recruitment team.
• Demonstrated success in managing client relationships and delivering complex recruitment projects.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, market trends, and talent acquisition strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related field is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a rewarding performance-based commission structure.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office-based collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Exposure to a wide array of industries and challenging recruitment assignments.
• A supportive, high-achieving team environment committed to professional excellence.