Candidate Sourcer (US Tech Market)

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a highly motivated Tech Candidate Sourcer based in Cape Town. The role involves sourcing and screening candidates for innovative US tech startups. Candidates should have proven experience in tech recruitment, excellent English skills, and familiarity with sourcing tools. Remote work is preferred with a focus on US hours. This opportunity includes quarterly performance incentives.

Benefits

Quarterly performance incentives

Optional shared office in Cape Town

Qualifications

• Proven experience sourcing for early-stage or high-growth tech companies in the US market.
• In-depth knowledge of software engineering and AI/ML domains.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source and screen candidates across various technical roles.
• Collaborate with recruiters to understand role requirements.
• Build and maintain high-quality talent pipelines.

Skills

Sourcing for tech companies

Technical knowledge

Excellent English communication

Familiarity with sourcing tools

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Tools

LinkedIn

GitHub

ATS

Slack

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source and screen candidates across various technical roles, 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.