Johannesburg: Business Development & Recruitment Lead posted by Ovations Technologies

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: 8 – 10 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.