IT Recruitment Consultant

MH Solutions; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Cape Town is seeking a Business Development and IT Recruitment Specialist. In this role, you'll drive new client acquisition and manage the IT recruitment cycles to match top candidates with client needs. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in business development, strong relationships with clients, and experience in the recruitment landscape. This position offers a competitive salary, strong commission structure, and the flexibility to work remotely.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Strong commission structure

Flexible business travel

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum 23 years of IT technical recruitment experience.
• Proven track record in sales, business development and client acquisition.
• Ability to build strong client relationships and deliver consistently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Drive lead generation, new client acquisition, and sales growth.
• Manage end-to-end IT recruitment cycles.
• Match candidates to client needs quickly and accurately.

Skills

IT technical recruitment experience

Sales and business development

Client relationship management

Market research

Education

Matric

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

• Drive lead generation, new client acquisition, and sales growth.
• Identify new business opportunities and secure long-term partnerships.
• Develop and implement strategies to enter new markets and expand our footprint.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop tailored staffing solutions for clients.
• Conduct market research to stay ahead of tech trends and emerging opportunities.
• Deliver weekly and monthly activity reports to senior management.

Recruitment Delivery

• Manage end-to-end IT recruitment cycles (sourcing, screening, interviewing & placement).
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of software engineers, developers, analysts, and technical specialists.
• Match candidates to client needs quickly and accurately.
• Maintain excellent candidate relationships through consistent communication and professional handling of each assignment

Requirements

• Matric (essential).
• Minimum 23 years of IT technical recruitment experience .
• Proven track record in sales, business development and client acquisition.
• Valid drivers license and own vehicle.
• Ability to build strong client relationships and deliver consistently under pressure.
• Understanding of technical roles, software development environments, and the IT hiring landscape.

Preferred (Value-Add)

• Experience working in a start-up or high-growth recruitment environment.
• Existing network of clients or tech professionals.
• Ability to independently manage your desk and drive revenue.
• Comfortable using recruitment systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and sourcing tools.
• Ability to pitch solutions confidently to decision-makers (CTOs, Heads of Engineering, Talent Managers).

What We Offer

• Competitive basic salary + strong commission structure .
• High earning potential based on performance.
• Remote working with flexible business travel structure.
• Supportive leadership and growth-focused environment.