Hybrid IT Talent Scout: Recruit, Vet & Place Tech Pros

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Commission

Hybrid work

Learning & development

Team environment

Reputable consultancy

Tech exposure

Building teams

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng is seeking an experienced IT Recruitment Consultant to join our hybrid team. You will source, vet, and place IT professionals for a range of clients, from startups to established enterprises, using proactive sourcing and structured interview processes.

We value a proactive, results-driven mindset, strong IT knowledge, and excellent communication and negotiation skills. The role combines office collaboration with remote days, and requires you to be based in

Qualifications

• 3–4 years IT recruitment experience (agency or in-house).
• Proven success sourcing and placing candidates in challenging IT roles.
• Strong understanding of IT industry, technologies, and tech stacks.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with ATS and IT sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub).
• Able to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.
• Based in or able to commute to Randburg, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle for IT roles including software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity and data science.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract niche IT talent via channels, communities, boards, and social media.
• Conduct technical and behavioral interviews to assess skills and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain relationships with IT hiring managers and clients.
• Provide expert advice on IT market trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability.
• Negotiate offers and manage candidate experience through placement.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client information in the ATS.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share market insights and best practices.
• Contribute to achieving team recruitment targets and business objectives.

Skills

IT recruitment

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

GitHub

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Hybrid work

Education

Technical background or degree

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

LinkedIn Recruiter

GitHub

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng is seeking an experienced IT Recruitment Consultant to join our hybrid team. You will source, vet, and place IT professionals for a range of clients, from startups to established enterprises, using proactive sourcing and structured interview processes.

We value a proactive, results-driven mindset, strong IT knowledge, and excellent communication and negotiation skills. The role combines office collaboration with remote days, and requires you to be based in