Recruitment Manager (Africa&Middle East) - Parktown, Johannesburg

Recruitment Manager (International Markets) Parktown, Johannesburg Permanent Position

About the Role We are seeking an experienced and driven

Recruitment Manager

to lead and execute international talent acquisition strategies across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Western/Eastern regions.

This role requires a highly skilled recruitment professional with a strong background in global hiring, candidate mobilisation, and immigration processes. You will play a key role in sourcing top-tier talent and ensuring a seamless candidate journey from attraction to onboarding and international placement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy&Workforce Planning

Develop and implement international recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives

Forecast hiring needs across multiple regions and markets

Talent Acquisition

Source, screen, and place high-calibre candidates globally

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job requisition to offer stage

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with HR teams and hiring managers across regions

Provide market insights and recruitment guidance

Compliance&Immigration

Ensure adherence to international labour laws and hiring regulations

Manage visa, work permit, and immigration processes for candidate mobilisation

Systems&Reporting

Utilise ATS and recruitment tools to track performance metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire)

Generate recruitment reports and insights

Vendor&Partner Management

Build and maintain relationships with recruitment agencies, job boards, and international partners

Minimum Requirements

Matric (Grade 12) with a relevant tertiary qualification preferred

Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle

Proficient in MS Office

Minimum

5 years’ experience in international recruitment

(Africa, Europe, Western&Eastern regions)

At least

2 years’ experience mobilising candidates into the Middle East

Strong knowledge of

visa processes, immigration laws, and work permits

Proven ability to deliver exceptional candidate experience and onboarding support

Established candidate network/database advantageous

Willingness and ability to travel extensively (locally and internationally)

Key Competencies&Attributes

Confident and professional communicator

Positive, approachable, and well-presented

Strong ability to work under pressure

Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills

Self-driven and results-oriented

High level of integrity and strong work ethic

Highly organised with attention to detail

Ambitious and resilient

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