Intermediate IT Recruiter

Quadrant Systems; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Quadrant Systems is looking for an Intermediate IT Recruiter to manage the full recruitment lifecycle for technology roles. The role involves working closely with hiring managers to source high-quality candidates and ensuring a seamless recruitment process.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience, specifically in IT recruitment, with a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, cloud technologies, and various recruitment techniques. A diploma or degree in HR is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years recruitment experience.
• Minimum 2 years recruiting for IT and technology roles.
• Experience in IT consulting or staffing.
• Proven experience managing multiple vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand requirements.
• Source candidates through various channels.
• Conduct reference checks and background verification.

Skills

Sourcing and headhunting abilities

Interviewing and candidate assessment

Stakeholder management

Negotiation and influencing skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or Degree in Human Resources or related field

Relevant recruitment certifications

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

Role Purpose

The Intermediate IT Recruiter will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, assessing, and hiring high-quality technology professionals to support the company's growth objectives. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end recruitment processes, build strong talent pipelines, partner with hiring managers, and ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition through to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business requirements, technical skills, project demands, and hiring priorities.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies for technical and non-technical positions.
• Source candidates through various channels including:
  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Job portals (PNet, CareerJunction, Indeed, etc.)
  • Internal databases
  • Referrals
  • Networking events
  • Social media platforms
  • Direct headhunting
• Screen CVs and conduct competency-based interviews.
• Assess technical suitability and cultural fit of candidates.
• Manage offer negotiations and candidate placement processes.
• Conduct reference checks and background verification where required.

Talent Pipeline Development

• Build and maintain talent pools for frequently recruited positions.
• Develop passive candidate networks within key technology sectors.
• Maintain an up-to-date recruitment database and applicant tracking system.
• Create succession pipelines for critical and scarce skills roles.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and business leaders.
• Provide recruitment market intelligence, salary benchmarking, and hiring trends.
• Deliver regular recruitment progress updates and reporting.
• Advise hiring managers on recruitment best practices and market availability of skills.

Recruitment Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate recruitment records and candidate documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, POPIA, labour legislation, and recruitment best practices.
• Prepare recruitment reports and metrics.
• Support onboarding and employee integration processes.

Typical Roles to Recruit

The successful candidate will recruit for positions such as:

• Software Developers (.NET, Java, Python, Full Stack)
• Business Analysts
• Project Managers
• Scrum Masters
• Data Engineers
• Data Scientists
• Cloud Engineers
• DevOps Engineers
• Cybersecurity Specialists
• Network Engineers
• Systems Engineers
• Technical Support Professionals
• Solutions Architects
• Account Managers
• Sales Executives
• Professional Services Consultants
• Managed Services Resources

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or related field (advantageous).
• Relevant recruitment certifications advantageous.

Experience

• 3–5 years' recruitment experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience specifically recruiting for IT and technology roles.
• Experience within an IT consulting, technology services, software development, systems integration, or staffing environment.
• Proven experience managing multiple vacancies simultaneously.

Required Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of:

• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
• Cybersecurity roles
• Data and analytics technologies
• Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Technology consulting environments

Competencies

Essential Skills

• Excellent sourcing and headhunting abilities
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills
• Stakeholder management
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Relationship building
• Time management and prioritization
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving and critical thinking

Personal Attributes

• Results-driven
• Self-motivated
• Professional and ethical
• Resilient under pressure
• Highly organized
• Customer-service oriented
• Collaborative team player
• Passionate about technology recruitment

Advantageous Experience

• Recruitment within technology consulting environments.
• Experience recruiting scarce and highly specialized technology skills.
• Use of LinkedIn Recruiter and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Knowledge of South African labour legislation and POPIA.
• Experience recruiting for both permanent and contract positions.

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