IT Talent Scout — Hybrid Role in Port Elizabeth

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an IT Recruitment Consultant in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, offering a hybrid work model and a path for growth in IT recruitment. You will source, screen, and place IT professionals for local and regional clients, building strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in IT recruitment, solid sourcing and interviewing skills, and a drive to contribute to the technology sector in the Eastern Cape.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in recruitment with a focus on IT/tech roles.
• Strong understanding of IT domains, technologies, and programming languages is advantageous.
• Excellent sourcing, interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships with IT professionals and hiring managers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for IT positions (developers, network engineers, IT support, PMs).
• Source candidates via job boards, LinkedIn, networking events, and databases.
• Conduct screening calls and interviews to assess candidate fit and skills.
• Maintain relationships with IT professionals and hiring managers in Port Elizabeth.
• Provide clients with market insights on IT talent trends and salary benchmarks.
• Ensure timely placements and meet team targets.
• Maintain records in the ATS and stay updated on EC IT market trends.

Skills

Sourcing IT talent

Candidate screening

Interviewing IT professionals

Stakeholder management

Networking

Tools

ATS/CRM software

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job boards

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an IT Recruitment Consultant in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, offering a hybrid work model and a path for growth in IT recruitment. You will source, screen, and place IT professionals for local and regional clients, building strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in IT recruitment, solid sourcing and interviewing skills, and a drive to contribute to the technology sector in the Eastern Cape.