Technical Recruitment Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a Technical Recruitment Lead to drive our tech talent strategy, mentor a team of specialist recruiters, and deliver top-tier placements for diverse clients.

You will shape sourcing approaches for software development, IT infra, data science, cybersecurity, and engineering; build strong client partnerships; and lead data-driven improvements while ensuring compliant, ethical recruitment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, CS or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in recruitment, with 3+ years in tech recruitment and leadership.
• Proven success recruiting niche, high-demand technical roles.
• Strong understanding of various technology stacks and IT methodologies.
• Experience leading a recruitment team and mentoring peers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with ATS and recruitment software.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical recruitment specialists.
• Oversee full recruitment lifecycle for technical positions.
• Develop and implement cutting-edge sourcing strategies for software, IT infra, data science, cybersecurity, and engineering roles.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and understand their objectives.
• Drive adoption of best practices and data-driven approaches within the team.
• Monitor KPIs and analytics, and pursue process improvements.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities and proposals.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and ethical recruitment standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data-driven recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/CS

Tools

ATS

Recruitment software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy operating in the vibrant economic landscape of Centurion, Gauteng , is looking for a dynamic and results-driven Technical Recruitment Lead . This pivotal role involves spearheading the technical recruitment function, managing a team of specialist recruiters, and ensuring the successful placement of high-caliber technical professionals for a diverse range of clients. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the technology sector, a passion for talent acquisition, and proven leadership capabilities. You will be responsible for developing and executing innovative recruitment strategies, building strong client relationships, and fostering a high-performance team culture. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of technical talent acquisition for a respected consultancy in a key South African business district.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical recruitment specialists, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for technical positions, ensuring timely and effective sourcing, screening, and placement of candidates.
• Develop and implement cutting-edge sourcing strategies to attract top talent in areas such as software development, IT infrastructure, data science, cybersecurity, and engineering.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key clients, understanding their technical needs and strategic objectives.
• Drive the adoption of best practices, innovative recruitment technologies, and data-driven approaches within the technical recruitment team.
• Monitor recruitment KPIs and analytics, reporting on performance and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and supporting client proposals.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and ethical recruitment standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in recruitment, with at least 3 years focused specifically on technical recruitment and/or team leadership.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting for niche and high-demand technical roles.
• Strong understanding of various technology stacks, programming languages, and IT methodologies.
• Proven experience in leading and motivating a recruitment team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment software.
• Knowledge of the South African IT and engineering market, particularly within the Centurion, Gauteng region, is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and leadership skills.
• Performance-based bonus structure and potential for profit sharing.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development, continuous learning, and career progression.
• Exposure to a wide array of challenging and innovative technical recruitment projects.
• A supportive and dynamic team culture within a well-regarded recruitment firm.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.