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Recruiting Manager, South Africa

Recruiting Manager, South Africa

Boston Consulting Group (BCG)Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
1 day ago
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Based in Johannesburg (JNB), the Recruiting Manager role leads end-to-end recruiting for South Africa across campus, lateral, and international channels owning strategy, delivery, and the candidate experience.

  • Runs recruiting cycles, steers employer branding and events locally and abroad, and manages day‑to‑day team operations - coaching the team and optimizing processes to meet BCG standards and local legislation.
  • Tracks funnel metrics, provides regular reporting to leadership, and owns the recruiting budget.
  • Performs competitor analysis and benchmarking and establishes best practices for Johannesburg and across Africa.
  • Drives relationships across schools and affiliates to ensure best‑in‑class initiatives are run and recognized.
  • Partners with Practice Areas and global / regional teams (including Digital / BCG X) to design targeted hiring campaigns, align on hiring levels and compensation, and ensure smooth integration of lateral hires in the Johannesburg office.

Application deadline for this role : Sunday 16th November, 2025

Flexible BCG Location : No

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation‑inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom‑line impact.

What You’ll Do

Strategy & Delivery

  • Lead end-to-end recruiting for South Africa across campus, lateral, and international.
  • Plan and run recruiting cycles with a strong focus on candidate experience and operational excellence.
  • Translate hiring plans into executable pipelines, SLAs, and calendars; maintain agility to address shifting priorities.
  • Establish and continuously refine best practices for Johannesburg and share learnings across Africa.
  • Branding, events & market engagement

  • Own employer branding strategy; plan and execute events and info sessions in Johannesburg and abroad.
  • Build and sustain relationships with schools and affiliates; co‑create flagship initiatives that elevate brand recognition and yield.
  • Partner with Marketing and local leaders to ensure consistent messaging and a compelling value proposition.
  • Team leadership & operations

  • Manage day-to-day recruiting operations (stand‑ups, workload allocation, interview scheduling, offer processes).
  • Coach and develop team members; set goals, provide feedback, and foster a continuous improvement culture.
  • Ensure all processes comply with BCG standards and relevant local legislation.
  • Analytics, reporting & budget

  • Monitor funnel health (sourcing → offers → acceptances), diagnose bottlenecks, and drive corrective actions.
  • Deliver regular reports and hiring forecasts to leadership; track diversity and intake goals.
  • Own the recruiting budget; manage vendor spend, events, and tools with strong ROI discipline.
  • Conduct competitor analysis and benchmarking; use insights to inform strategy and refine tactics.
  • Stakeholder partnership

  • Partner with Practice Areas and global / regional teams (incl. Digital / BCG X) to shape targeted campaigns and calibrate profiles.
  • Align on levels and compensation with relevant stakeholders; ensure seamless lateral‑hire integration in Johannesburg.
  • Build trusted‑advisor relationships with senior leaders through clear insights and recommendations.
  • Tools, process & change

  • Drive adoption of recruiting tools (e.g., ATS / CRM) and standard operating procedures.
  • Document processes, maintain playbooks, and ensure high‑quality, consistent candidate communications.
  • Cross‑Africa alignment

  • Contribute to a strong “One Africa” recruiting approach by sharing benchmarks, codifying best practices, and coordinating cross‑office initiatives where beneficial.
  • What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or related field required; postgraduate qualification preferred.
  • 6–8 years of experience in HR, recruiting, or mobility, ideally within a professional services or multinational environment.
  • Proven team management experience, with a track record of coaching, developing, and leading high‑performing teams.
  • Strong knowledge of South African immigration legislation and work visa processes linked to the recruitment of foreign nationals.
  • Experience managing third‑party vendors, including contracts, SLAs, and project oversight.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, reporting, and cross‑functional projects.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively at senior levels.
  • Advanced analytical skills for pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Proficiency in HR / Recruitment systems and digital collaboration tools.
  • High ethical standards and ability to handle sensitive data with discretion.
  • Additional info

  • An excellent introduction to BCG’s HR and talent ecosystem in a dynamic and high‑impact environment locally & globally.
  • Opportunity to work across multiple HR functions and gain broad‑based experience in people operations.
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture that values learning, precision, and service excellence.
  • Exposure to regional and global systems, policies, and best practices.
  • Exposure to consulting pipeline management and alumni engagement.
  • Location : Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

    Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

    BCG is an E‑Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E‑Verify.

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