IT Recruitment Specialist

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

In-office work environment in George

Specialized IT recruitment training

Medical aid benefits

Strong local presence

Job summary

Placements24 in George is seeking an IT Recruitment Specialist to source and place technology professionals. You will manage full-cycle IT hiring, from candidate sourcing to interviews, in collaboration with hiring managers, ensuring a strong network within the IT community.

This role emphasizes market mapping, pipelining, and salary benchmarking for IT roles, with opportunities for professional development in a supportive office environment in George.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT recruitment within a recruitment consultancy or in-house IT recruitment team.
• Deep understanding of IT technologies, programming languages, and technical roles.
• Excellent candidate assessment and interviewing skills, with the ability to evaluate technical proficiency.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation abilities.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment software.
• A degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for IT positions, including software development, cybersecurity, data science, and cloud infrastructure roles.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract and engage highly skilled IT professionals, utilizing job boards, social media, and professional networks.
• Conduct thorough technical and behavioral interviews to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
• Partner with clients to understand their technical requirements, team dynamics, and hiring goals.
• Provide market intelligence and salary benchmarking for IT roles to clients and internal teams.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client data within the recruitment management system.

Skills

IT recruitment

Candidate assessment

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

ATS software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading Recruitment Consultancy based in George , seeks a specialized IT Recruitment Specialist to focus on sourcing and placing technology professionals. You will be responsible for understanding the intricate needs of clients in the tech sector and identifying candidates with niche IT skills. This role demands a proactive approach to market mapping, talent pipelining, and building a strong network within the IT community. You'll work closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to deliver exceptional recruitment outcomes, contributing to the firm's reputation for excellence in specialized recruitment, and operate within a supportive office environment dedicated to professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for IT positions, including software development, cybersecurity, data science, and cloud infrastructure roles.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract and engage highly skilled IT professionals, utilizing job boards, social media, and professional networks.
• Conduct thorough technical and behavioral interviews to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
• Partner with clients to understand their technical requirements, team dynamics, and hiring goals.
• Provide market intelligence and salary benchmarking for IT roles to clients and internal teams.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client data within the recruitment management system.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a recruiter, with a strong focus on IT recruitment within a Recruitment Consultancy or in-house IT recruitment team.
• Deep understanding of various IT technologies, programming languages, and technical roles.
• Excellent candidate assessment and interviewing skills, with the ability to evaluate technical proficiency.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation abilities.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment software.
• A degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Stable, in-office work environment in George fostering team collaboration.
• Opportunities for specialized training and career advancement within IT recruitment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid.
• Be part of a successful and growing recruitment firm with a strong local presence.