IT Talent Acquisition Partner

Scrums.com; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment firm in Cape Town is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to manage the full recruitment lifecycle. You will source, screen, and attract top-tier tech talent while championing the employer brand. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in tech recruitment and strong sourcing skills. This role offers a dynamic and people-first work environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a full-cycle recruitment role, preferably in the tech industry.
• Strong sourcing skills with a proven track record of finding and engaging top talent.
• Ability to effectively screen and assess candidates' technical and soft skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies in partnership with hiring managers.
• Utilize various channels to identify and engage qualified candidates.
• Conduct phone screens, review resumes, and assess candidates' skills.

Skills

Sourcing expertise

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Passion for tech

Team player

Job description

Overview

Our Scrums.com (formerly SovTech) Story: we believe the future of software lies in the talent, innovation, and creativity found on the African continent. For over a decade, we have been pioneering world-class software development for a global audience. Scrums.com has grown to more than 350 AI-powered software engineering experts, building world-class platforms for growing businesses across four cities on three continents. We are committed to growing Africa's tech ecosystems and believe in the impact of African tech talent on scaling global companies.

Accelerating business growth with expert tech talent. Trusted by 400+ companies, Scrums.com helps businesses scale with a cloud-based engineering subscription platform, offering consistent, cost-effective AI-powered experts, teams, and reliable developer analytics.

Our culture is underpinned by 8 core values. We aspire to be Earth’s leading software company from Africa. Why join us? Be part of a dynamic, people-first team that’s showcasing and advancing Africa’s tech landscape on the global scale. We celebrate individuality, empower decision-making, and create meaningful experiences as we drive innovation and build exceptional teams.

Embrace our African talent footprint, flexibility, and autonomy. Our distributed teams span South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and other parts of the continent, showcasing the diversity and brilliance of African talent.

Role

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you’ll play a crucial role in finding and attracting top-tier tech talent to join our growing team. You’ll be responsible for the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening candidates to coordinating interviews and managing the offer process. You’ll champion our employer brand and ensure a positive candidate experience.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies: Partner with hiring managers to understand their needs and create effective sourcing strategies.

2. Source and attract candidates: Utilize various channels (LinkedIn, job boards, networking events, etc.) to identify and engage qualified candidates.

3. Screen and assess candidates: Conduct phone screens, review resumes, and assess candidates\' skills and experience to determine their suitability for open roles.

4. Coordinate interviews: Schedule interviews, provide feedback to candidates, and facilitate the interview process.

5. Manage the offer process: Extend offers, negotiate salaries, and onboard new hires.

6. Build and maintain relationships: Develop strong relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and industry professionals.

7. Champion employer branding: Promote Scrums.com as an employer of choice through social media, events, and other initiatives.

8. Stay up-to-date on industry trends: Keep abreast of the latest recruitment best practices and technologies.

9. Ensure a positive candidate experience: Provide timely communication, feedback, and support throughout the recruitment process.

Requirements

1. Proven experience: 2+ years of experience in a full-cycle recruitment role, preferably in the tech industry.

2. Sourcing expertise: Strong sourcing skills with a proven track record of finding and engaging top talent.

3. Assessment skills: Ability to effectively screen and assess candidates\' technical and soft skills.

4. Communication and interpersonal skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with candidates and stakeholders.

5. Organizational skills: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

6. Passion for tech: A genuine interest in the tech industry and a desire to connect talented individuals with exciting opportunities.

7. Team player: A collaborative and team-oriented approach.