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.