Specialist Recruiter - IT & Technology

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Professional development

Exposure to top IT clients

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Specialist IT Recruiter in Kimberley to own end-to-end recruitment for IT and technology roles. The role emphasizes sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing top tech talent for diverse clients in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in IT recruitment, strong tech knowledge, and excellent communication and negotiation skills. The position offers hybrid work and growth in a sought-after IT specialization.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years in recruitment, with IT & Technology focus.
• Proven success recruiting across IT roles from entry to senior levels.
• Strong understanding of IT landscape and tech stacks.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Hybrid work balance between remote and in-office.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for IT and technology roles.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract IT professionals.
• Build relationships with clients seeking tech talent.
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates for fit.
• Provide IT market insights including salary trends.
• Negotiate offers and manage onboarding.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client records in ATS.
• Stay updated on emerging IT trends.
• Collaborate with colleagues for market intelligence.
• Achieve recruitment targets and KPIs.

Skills

IT recruitment

Candidate engagement

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Tech landscape knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Business

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS / Recruitment software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic recruitment consultancy in Kimberley, is seeking a Specialist Recruiter focused on the IT and Technology sector. This role embraces a hybrid work model, allowing for flexibility and in-office engagement within Northern Cape. You will be pivotal in identifying and attracting top IT talent, including software developers, network engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and IT support professionals, for a variety of clients. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the technology landscape, a passion for tech recruitment, and excellent communication and candidate engagement skills. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a sought-after specialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for IT and technology roles.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to attract skilled IT professionals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients seeking technology talent.
• Conduct thorough candidate screening, interviews, and assessments to ensure a good fit.
• Provide insights into the IT talent market, including salary trends and skill availability.
• Negotiate offers and manage the hiring process through to successful onboarding.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client records in the company's ATS.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in the IT sector.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and market intelligence.
• Achieve and exceed individual recruitment targets and KPIs.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in recruitment, with a clear specialization in IT & Technology.
• Proven success in recruiting for various IT roles, from entry-level to senior positions.
• Strong understanding of the IT landscape, including programming languages, software development methodologies, and hardware.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and in-office responsibilities.
• Proficiency in using recruitment software and advanced sourcing techniques (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter).
• A commitment to providing exceptional service to clients and candidates.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Based in or willing to commute to Kimberley for hybrid work requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to specialize in the rapidly growing IT and Technology sector.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment in Kimberley.
• Access to a diverse range of technology clients.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and roles.
• Contribute to the growth of a respected recruitment consultancy.