Recruitment Business Partner - FNZ
(2025-03)
Recruited for international markets including Dublin, Ireland, hiring four French-speaking Customer Service Agents and two Operations Administrators. Additionally, led technology recruitment in India, successfully placing Software Developers, C#.Net, Cloud Engineers, Infrastructure Framework Engineers, AIX Engineers, QA Engineers, and Java Developers.
- Partnered with Operations leadership to deliver workforce planning and hiring strategies aligned to business growth targets
- Managed end-to-end recruitment across Operations roles, ensuring high-quality hires within agreed timelines
- Built and maintained proactive talent pipelines for critical roles, including fund administration, client services, and reconciliations
- Provided market intelligence and hiring insights to stakeholders, influencing recruitment decisions and salary benchmarking
- Drove improvements in time-to-fill and candidate quality through targeted sourcing strategies and process optimisation
- Delivered a best-in-class candidate experience, strengthening employer brand in competitive talent markets
- Tracked and analysed recruitment metrics (e.g. time-to-hire, pipeline health), using data to inform hiring strategies
- Partnered with HR and business leaders to promote diversity and inclusion across hiring processes
- Managed agency relationships, ensuring cost-effective delivery and performance against hiring needs
- Continuously improved recruitment processes to enhance efficiency, compliance, and scalability
Senior Talent Acquisition, Account Executive and Business Development Manager - Independent Contractor (Freelancing)
(2024-09 - 2025-02)
- Collaborate with clients to understand their needs, company culture, and specific requirements for IT roles
- Conduct thorough market analysis to identify trends, competitive landscape, and potential candidates in the IT sector
- Utilize various sourcing techniques, including networking, social media, and databases, to find passive and active candidates
- Evaluate candidates through interviews, assessments, and reference checks to ensure they meet the technical and cultural fit
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates, providing regular updates and feedback throughout the hiring process
- Facilitate negotiations between clients and candidates regarding salary, benefits, and job offers to ensure a smooth hiring process
- Develop and implement strategic recruiting plans tailored to meet the specific needs of clients and the evolving IT landscape
- Attend industry events, conferences, and seminars to build connections and stay updated on industry trends
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations and provide regular reports on recruitment metrics and progress to clients
- Stay informed about emerging technologies and skills in the IT industry to effectively evaluate candidates and advise clients
Business Development Manager - Cryptograph Technologies
(2023-10 - 2024-08)
- Act as Client & Sales Partner for the Financial Services sector, focusing on acquiring new clients
- Identify future hiring needs and collaborate with clients on job openings and technical requirements
- Develop and maintain client relationships, negotiate contract terms, and manage interview processes
- Address client escalations, support recruitment efforts, and contribute to company revenue
Contract Specialist - Resourgenix
(2021-09 - 2023-09)
Purely working on contract roles in collaboration with approved suppliers or recruitment agencies for the bank.
- Consulted on sourcing strategies with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers
- Managed contingent requisitions and liaised with external suppliers
- Oversaw recruitment processes, negotiated contract renewals, and sought cost-saving opportunities
- Built relationships with stakeholders and managed rate negotiations
Talent Acquisition Lead - Tipp Focus Holdings
(2016-07 - 2021-08)
- Recruitment Management: Led the recruitment process for permanent and contract positions, with a primary focus on IT recruitment, talent mapping, and ensuring the best candidates were placed in line with complex client requirements
- Client Account Management: Acted as the key point of contact for both clients and candidates, fostering strong, long-term relationships. Managed account expectations and proactively offered strategic talent solutions tailored to the clients' needs. Regularly provided valuable market insights to clients to inform decision-making and improve their recruitment strategies
- Candidate Relationship Management: Managed relationships with contractors placed at client sites, ensuring regular engagement to address their needs and concerns while facilitating a smooth working relationship with clients. Acted as a liaison between contractors and clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and successful project execution
- Team Leadership and Development: Managed and guided a team of recruiters, offering coaching and mentorship to ensure that the highest standards of candidate placement were met
- Vacancy Management: Oversaw the briefing process for all vacancies, ensuring a clear understanding of job requirements. Managed the advertisement placement and coordinated the scheduling of interviews to ensure an efficient recruitment workflow
- Client Relationship and Business Development: Collaborated closely with executives to build strong client relationships while contributing to business development efforts. Key clients included Land Bank, Standard Bank, ABSA, BMW, FSCA, and other prominent organizations
- Ad Creation and Distribution: Drafted, distributed, and managed advertisements for job vacancies
Recruitment IT Specialist Consultant - NextLeaders Recruitment Partners (Mindcor Group)
(2015-04 - 2016-07)
Recruitment Consultant (Generalist) - Dante Personnel Recruitment
(2013-01 - 2015-03)
Generalist Recruiter - Indgro Outsourcing
(2012-07 - 2012-12)
IT Recruitment Consultant - Network Recruitment IT
(2011-10 - 2012-02)
Recruitment Consultant - Software Testing Solutions
(2010-03 - 2011-09)
