Talent & Resource Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Talent & Resource Manager based in South Africa.

We are seeking a commercially driven Talent & Resource Manager to lead technology talent acquisition, resource planning, and client growth initiatives. This role combines business development, technology recruitment, account management, and contractor lifecycle management in a dynamic technology environment. You will play a key role in building strong client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and connecting organizations with highly skilled technology professionals. The position requires a balance of strategic thinking, recruitment expertise, and commercial ownership to grow talent solutions and staffing operations. You will manage the full talent journey, from understanding client needs and sourcing candidates to onboarding resources and maintaining long-term partnerships. Working closely with technology teams and business stakeholders, you will contribute directly to expanding talent capabilities and delivering successful outcomes. This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact by combining recruitment excellence with technology industry knowledge.

Accountabilities:: Identify, develop, and manage new business opportunities requiring technology contractors, staff augmentation teams, or permanent technology talent.

Build and maintain a strong pipeline of Talent Solutions opportunities and contribute to revenue, placement, and profitability targets.

Develop relationships with technology leaders, procurement teams, HR stakeholders, and business decision-makers.

Grow existing client accounts by identifying additional resource needs and expansion opportunities.

Prepare proposals, rate cards, commercial submissions, and support client negotiations.

Participate in client meetings, presentations, and commercial discussions.

Manage the complete technology recruitment lifecycle, from requirement gathering to successful placement.

Source, assess, and interview candidates across software engineering, cloud, DevOps, QA, product, and delivery disciplines.

Coordinate candidate interviews, support selection processes, negotiate offers, and manage start-date discussions.

Build and maintain a strong network of technology professionals through direct sourcing channels and professional platforms.

Develop relationships with specialist talent partners and external sourcing networks when required.

Manage contractor and staff augmentation engagements from onboarding through renewal or offboarding.

Conduct regular check-ins with consultants and clients to monitor satisfaction, performance, and potential risks.

Track contracts, renewals, availability, notice periods, and resource planning requirements.

Support issue resolution between clients and resources in collaboration with leadership teams.

Coordinate commercial documentation, including agreements, statements of work, renewals, and contract-related information.

Maintain accurate records of placements, rates, margins, contracts, and commercial reporting.

Collaborate with finance and management teams to support invoicing, renewals, and profitability management.

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in technology recruitment, staffing, talent solutions, or similar fields.

Proven experience managing a 360-degree recruitment function or developing new client relationships.

Demonstrated success achieving placement, revenue, or gross-profit targets.

Experience recruiting for software development, digital product engineering, technology consulting, or similar roles.

Experience managing contractors, staff augmentation projects, or professional services resources.

Strong understanding of modern software delivery teams and technical roles, including areas such as:

Software Engineering.

Cloud.

DevOps.

Quality Assurance.

Product Management.

Delivery.

Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience using direct sourcing techniques through platforms such as LinkedIn, GitHub, and other professional networks.

Experience working with applicant tracking systems, recruitment platforms, or CRM tools.

Strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and drive business growth.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities across business development, recruitment, and resource management activities.

Highly organized, proactive, and results-oriented approach.

Comfortable engaging with senior client stakeholders and managing commercial conversations.

A qualification in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or a related field is advantageous.

Experience in general recruitment without technology recruitment exposure will not be considered.

Benefits:

Opportunity to work remotely from South Africa.

Full-time employment opportunity within a technology-focused environment.

High-impact role combining recruitment, business development, and technology talent management.

Opportunity to build and grow a technology talent solutions function.

Exposure to international clients and modern software delivery environments.

Opportunity to develop strong commercial and industry expertise.

Collaborative environment with technology and business professionals.

Professional growth opportunities through involvement in strategic talent initiatives.

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