Tech & Digital Recruitment Lead — Hybrid Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Leadership training and conferences

Hybrid work model

Team networking events

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks an experienced Tech & Digital Recruitment Lead to drive top talent acquisition, mentor a specialized team, and shape sourcing strategies for diverse clients. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote work, fostering a high-performance, client-focused culture.

The ideal leader has 8+ years in recruitment, 4+ in tech leadership, and deep expertise across software, data, AI, cybersecurity, and digital marketing.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in recruitment with 4+ years in leadership roles
• Deep knowledge of tech domains: software, data, AI, cybersecurity, digital marketing
• Proven ability to attract and place niche tech professionals
• Excellent client relationship management and business development skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of tech/digital recruitment specialists
• Develop and implement innovative tech recruitment strategies
• Oversee full lifecycle recruitment for complex tech roles
• Drive business development and secure new client opportunities
• Build strong relationships with key clients
• Provide market insights on talent trends and compensation
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques and recruitment technologies
• Champion diversity and inclusion in recruitment processes
• Monitor and achieve recruitment metrics

Skills

Leadership experience

Tech recruitment

Client management

Business development

Diversity & inclusion

ATS/CRM proficiency

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Tertiary qualification in CS/IT/HR

Tools

ATS

CRM systems

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks an experienced Tech & Digital Recruitment Lead to drive top talent acquisition, mentor a specialized team, and shape sourcing strategies for diverse clients. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote work, fostering a high-performance, client-focused culture.

The ideal leader has 8+ years in recruitment, 4+ in tech leadership, and deep expertise across software, data, AI, cybersecurity, and digital marketing.