IT Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; Randfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Competitive salary with commission

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking an IT Recruitment Consultant to join their Rustenburg team. The role involves managing the full recruitment cycle for IT roles, from understanding requirements to sourcing, screening, and facilitating hiring.

A hybrid work arrangement suits professionals in the North West region. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in IT recruitment, strong IT knowledge, and excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to connect talent with leading clients in the technology

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of IT recruitment experience.
• Proven track record of filling challenging IT roles.
• Solid understanding of IT technologies and terminologies.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with modern recruitment tools and ATS.
• Ability to build rapport quickly with candidates and clients.
• Proactive sourcing with a strong sense of urgency.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand their technical staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• Source, attract, and screen qualified IT candidates for various roles.
• Utilise job boards, social media, professional networks and headhunting techniques.
• Conduct in-depth interviews to assess technical skills and cultural fit.
• Manage candidate relationships and provide timely feedback.
• Facilitate offers, including salary negotiation and background checks.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the ATS.
• Keep informed about IT market trends and compensation benchmarks.
• Identify new client opportunities within the IT sector.

Skills

IT recruitment

Candidate screening

Stakeholder management

Interviewing

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Head-hunting

Social media sourcing

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, a prominent recruitment consultancy, is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled IT Recruitment Consultant to bolster their team in Rustenburg, North West . This role is crucial for identifying and attracting top-tier IT professionals to meet the growing demands of our diverse client base. You will be responsible for managing the full recruitment cycle for IT-specific roles, from understanding technical requirements to sourcing, screening, and facilitating the hiring process. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the IT landscape, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for connecting talented individuals with exciting career opportunities within the technology sector. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining the benefits of in-office collaboration with the flexibility of remote work, ideal for professionals in the North West .

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to thoroughly understand their technical staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Source, attract, and screen qualified candidates for various IT roles, including software developers, engineers, IT support, cybersecurity specialists, and project managers.
• Utilise a range of sourcing tools and platforms, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and headhunting techniques.
• Conduct in-depth interviews to assess technical skills, experience, cultural fit, and career aspirations.
• Manage candidate relationships throughout the recruitment process, providing timely feedback and support.
• Facilitate the offer process, including salary negotiation and background checks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Stay informed about emerging technologies, IT market trends, and compensation benchmarks.
• Contribute to business development by identifying potential new clients and opportunities within the IT sector.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in IT recruitment, either agency-side or in-house.
• Proven track record of successfully filling challenging IT roles.
• Solid understanding of various IT technologies, programming languages, and technical terminologies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with modern recruitment tools and applicant tracking systems.
• Ability to build rapport quickly with both candidates and clients.
• A proactive approach to sourcing and a strong sense of urgency.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an attractive commission structure.
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training in a specialised field.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Access to a wide network of clients and IT professionals in Rustenburg .
• Be part of a forward-thinking recruitment consultancy.