IT Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive commission

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career progression

Team events

Job summary

Placements24 IT Recruitment Consultants are sought to join an established Centurion office, focusing on sourcing and placing highly skilled IT professionals across diverse technologies. The role emphasizes collaboration with clients to understand technical needs and culture, delivering exceptional talent onsite.

The successful candidate will manage the full recruitment cycle, screen candidates, build strong client relationships, and stay abreast of IT market trends and salary benchmarks in South

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of IT recruitment experience (agency preferred).
• Proven track record of placing IT professionals across developers, engineers, analysts, PMs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and client management skills.
• Proficient with sourcing tools and recruitment databases to build talent pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for IT roles from client briefing to placement.
• Source, screen and interview IT professionals for technical fit and culture.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and understand business needs.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies for niche IT skills.
• Negotiate offers and facilitate onboarding; stay updated on market trends.

Skills

IT recruitment

Candidate sourcing

Interviewing

Client management

Negotiation

Teamwork

Tools

Recruitment databases

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS / Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Our client, a specialist Recruitment Consultancy, is seeking a dedicated IT Recruitment Consultant to join their established office in Centurion . This role focuses exclusively on sourcing and placing highly skilled IT professionals across a spectrum of technologies and industries. You will work closely with clients to understand their technical requirements and cultural nuances, ensuring the delivery of exceptional talent. This is an on-site position, fostering a collaborative office environment where teamwork and knowledge sharing are paramount. You will be a key player in driving the success of the IT recruitment division, building lasting relationships with both clients and candidates in the competitive tech landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for IT roles, from initial client briefing to successful placement.
• Source, screen, and interview IT professionals, assessing technical skills and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their business and technical needs.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies for niche IT skill sets.
• Negotiate job offers and facilitate the pre-employment and onboarding process.
• Stay abreast of current IT market trends, technologies, and salary benchmarks.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in IT recruitment, preferably within an agency setting.
• Proven track record of successfully placing candidates in various IT roles (e.g., developers, engineers, analysts, project managers).
• Strong understanding of the South African IT job market and key technologies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Proficiency in using recruitment databases and sourcing tools.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and in a dedicated office environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an attractive commission structure.
• Medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing consultancy.
• Regular team-building activities and professional development.
• A stable and supportive on-site work environment in Centurion .