Candidate Resource - USA - Tech

The Legends Agency; Wes-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Tech Candidate Sourcer to work remotely from Cape Town. This role involves identifying and engaging top-tier talent for US tech startups. Candidates must have proven sourcing experience in technical domains, excellent English communication skills, and be proficient with sourcing tools. The agency offers a competitive salary and quarterly performance incentives based on KPIs.

Benefits

Quarterly performance incentives

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience sourcing for early-stage tech companies.
• Excellent English communication skills required.
• Strong proficiency in using sourcing and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source and screen candidates for technical roles.
• Collaborate with recruiters to understand role requirements.
• Conduct initial screenings and assess candidate suitability.

Skills

Sourcing for tech companies

Engaging candidates

Technical knowledge in AI/ML

Communication skills

Tools

LinkedIn

GitHub

ATS

Job description

About the job Candidate Resource - USA - Tech

Job Title: Candidate Sourcer (US Tech Market)

Location: Remote. Must be based in Cape Town

Reporting to: Senior Consultants

Compensation: Up to R41,500/month + Quarterly Incentives

Working Hours: EST hours or at least 4 -5 hours of daily overlap with EST

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Tech Candidate Sourcer to join our fast-growing team. You'll play a pivotal role in identifying and engaging top-tier talent for some of the most innovative and fast-paced startups in the US tech space.

This is a remote role designed for someone who thrives in a high-performance, tech-driven environment and has a deep understanding of the technical talent landscape, particularly within the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively source and screen candidates across various technical role,s including Frontend, Backend, Data Engineering, AI, and Machine Learning.
• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements and hiring priorities.
• Build and maintain high-quality talent pipelines using sourcing tools, platforms, and Boolean search strategies.
• Engage candidates with clear, professional, and timely communication via Slack, video calls, and email.
• Conduct initial screenings and assess candidate suitability for technical roles.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest hiring trends and developments in the tech industry.

Requirements

• Proven experience sourcing for early-stage or high-growth tech companies in the US market.
• In-depth knowledge of technical domains: Software Engineering, AI/ML, Data Engineering, Frontend/Backend Development.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and engaging candidates with niche or hard-to-find technical skill sets.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work EST hours or ensure a daily 45-hour overlap with the EST time zone.
• Familiarity with US universities, tech programs, and top academic institutions.
• Strong proficiency in using sourcing tools (LinkedIn, GitHub, ATS, etc.), and collaboration tools (Slack, video conferencing platforms).
• Comfortable conducting video interviews and outreach in a professional manner.
• Highly responsive, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with a passion for tech recruitment.

Preferred

• Previous experience working with US-based hiring teams and supporting international recruitment processes.
• Interest in working from a shared Cape Town office (optional, not required).

Incentives

• Quarterly performance incentives based on turnover, contingent on meeting defined KPIs.