Recruitment Lead

Recruitment Lead (Delivery & Operations) – Cape Town, Office Based Location: Cape Town, South Africa – Century City Function: Offshore Delivery & Operations About Us: A global talent solutions company operating across four specialist brands with 9 offices worldwide. We are launching a new office in Cape Town to scale our offshore delivery model and create an exceptional environment for talent in South Africa. The Opportunity We are seeking a Delivery & Operations Lead/Manager to launch and lead our new Cape Town office. This unique opportunity involves building something from the ground up: balancing hands‑on delivery with leadership responsibilities, driving collaboration with our commercial teams globally, and shaping a high‑performing, fun, and engaging culture. Key Responsibilities Partner with commercial leaders across the group to identify roles and projects that can be effectively resourced offshore. Personally deliver on priority roles to set the standard of quality and pace for the team. Build scalable delivery processes that allow us to take on projects we may have previously declined. Recruit, coach, and lead a team of delivery consultants and operational staff in Cape Town. Create a high‑performing, collaborative, and fun work environment aligned with the global culture. Drive accountability, development, and performance across the team. Commercial Alignment Act as the bridge between Cape Town and our global leadership, ensuring offshore solutions align with client and business needs. Proactively identify new opportunities for offshore delivery across our brands and service lines. Contribute to the design of pricing, resourcing, and delivery models that maximise commercial value. Operational Excellence Establish and embed processes, KPIs, and reporting to ensure consistent, high‑quality output. Partner with global operations, finance, and people teams to ensure the Cape Town office integrates seamlessly into the wider business. Ensure compliance with local employment laws and group standards. Requirements Proven track record in recruitment delivery (agency, RPO, or offshore model experience a plus). Leadership experience, with the ability to build and inspire a team. Commercially minded, with the ability to spot opportunities and align delivery to business strategy. Comfortable being hands‑on in delivery while also stepping back to manage people and operations. Strong communicator with cultural awareness and the ability to work with international teams. Entrepreneurial mindset: excited to build, grow, and shape something new. Ideally, experience working with a UK/US based recruitment or staffing firm. More About You That Would Get Us Excited A great personality. Strong experience working on a variation of different roles and skill sets. Confident and strong communicator. Understands the recruitment process and life cycle well. Solid UK staffing experience. Experience managing stakeholders at a recruitment firm. Experience working with US-based firms / supporting US hires. Recruitment agency focused (not so keen on internal recruitment experience). Someone looking to grow, build and manage this offshore office. Benefits The opportunity to launch and shape a new office in one of the world’s most exciting markets. A platform to balance delivery, leadership, and strategy. Exposure to senior leadership and the chance to influence group-wide resourcing strategy. A fun, collaborative, and ambitious culture. Competitive compensation and benefits, with long‑term career growth potential. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Other Industries Staffing and Recruiting #J-18808-Ljbffr