Senior Talent Acquisition Leader | Strategy & Growth

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Profit sharing

Healthcare

Retirement planning

Leadership training

Travel opportunities

Industry events

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Principal Recruitment Manager to lead strategic talent acquisition from the Tembisa office. You will shape recruitment strategies, oversee large projects, and drive client satisfaction across a diverse portfolio.

The role requires 8+ years in recruitment with at least 3 in leadership, strong business development and stakeholder management. Mentoring a high-performing team, delivering cost-effective, high-quality solutions in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in recruitment and talent management, with at least 3 years in a management/leadership role.
• Proven success managing large-scale recruitment projects and client accounts.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment processes for a diverse client portfolio.
• Develop and implement strategic workforce planning and talent acquisition initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of recruitment professionals.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with client stakeholders.
• Drive business development by identifying new client opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Talent acquisition

Strategic planning

Client management

Education

Degree in Business Management or HR

Tools

ATS

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Principal Recruitment Manager to lead strategic talent acquisition from the Tembisa office. You will shape recruitment strategies, oversee large projects, and drive client satisfaction across a diverse portfolio.

The role requires 8+ years in recruitment with at least 3 in leadership, strong business development and stakeholder management. Mentoring a high-performing team, delivering cost-effective, high-quality solutions in Gauteng.