Business Development and Recruitment Lead

2 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Ovations Talent Sourcing Full time R200 000 - R250 000 per year

Are you a seasoned recruiter with a knack for business development? We are looking for an experienced
Business Development & Recruitment Lead
to join our team in Johannesburg. In this dynamic role, you will lead a small but mighty team of Talent Acquisition professionals while actively driving recruitment and growing our client base.

What you'll do:

  • Lead the Team: Guide and mentor two Talent Acquisition specialists, providing daily support, managing workloads, and fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Drive Business Growth: Identify and secure new business opportunities and build strong relationships with clients to grow existing accounts.
  • Recruit Top Talent: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing to placement, to deliver high-quality candidates for a variety of roles.
  • Improve and Innovate: Help enhance our recruitment processes, tools, and systems while ensuring compliance with all policies and legal requirements.

Who We're Looking For:
The ideal candidate is a proactive, results-driven professional with a passion for both people and business. You should have:

  • Experience: years of recruitment experience (either in-house or from an agency) with a strong background in business development.
  • Leadership: Prior experience supervising or mentoring team members.
  • Skills: Excellent sourcing, communication, and stakeholder management skills. You should also be proficient with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and have a strong understanding of recruitment best practices and market trends.

Why join us

  • We are a small but effective team
  • Our working model is hybrid - Office days on Wednesday only
  • No desk costs
  • Online learning sponsored by the organisation

If you are ready to take on a leadership role that combines hands-on recruitment with strategic business development, we want to hear from you.



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