Lead IT Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remoto; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote-first environment

Competitive salary + uncapped comm.

Fully remote role

Career growth opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Lead IT Recruitment Consultant to establish and head a remote IT division. You will design strategy, mentor a remote team, and drive growth across permanent and contract roles.

Applicants should have 7+ years in IT recruitment, with at least 2 years in leadership, and a track record of building candidate pipelines and client relationships in a remote setting. This role offers flexible hours and remote work from SA.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years IT recruitment experience, with at least 2 years in leadership or senior consultant role.
• Recruiting across junior to senior IT roles including architects and leadership.
• Experience with remote or hybrid work environments.
• Proficient with ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter.

Mansioni

• Design and execute a comprehensive IT recruitment strategy.
• Lead and mentor a team of remote IT recruitment specialists.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for IT roles.
• Develop and nurture relationships with technology clients.
• Source and pipeline IT professionals across specializations.
• Conduct technical and behavioral assessments to ensure skills and fit.
• Utilize sourcing tools and platforms to reach passive candidates.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and their impact on IT talent.
• Drive business development within the IT recruitment sector.

Conoscenze

Remote leadership

IT recruitment

Client relationship management

Advanced sourcing techniques

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Business

Strumenti

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy, is seeking an experienced and driven Lead IT Recruitment Consultant to establish and lead their remote IT division. This is a unique opportunity to build a specialized recruitment function from the ground up, focusing on sourcing and placing top IT professionals in both permanent and contract roles. Operating in a fully remote capacity, you will leverage your extensive network and deep understanding of the technology landscape to deliver exceptional recruitment solutions to a diverse client portfolio. The successful candidate will be instrumental in defining the recruitment strategy, mentoring a remote team, and driving business growth. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a remote-first environment and possesses a passion for technology recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute a comprehensive IT recruitment strategy, focusing on key technology domains and market trends.
• Lead and mentor a team of remote IT recruitment specialists, providing guidance, support, and performance management.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for IT roles, from initial client consultation to final offer acceptance.
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with technology clients, understanding their business needs and staffing requirements.
• Proactively source, engage, and build a strong pipeline of high-quality IT professionals across various specializations (e.g., software development, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data science).
• Conduct in-depth technical and behavioral assessments to ensure candidates possess the required skills and cultural fit.
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques and a wide array of recruitment tools and platforms to reach passive candidates.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and their impact on the IT talent market.
• Drive business development efforts within the IT recruitment sector, identifying new client opportunities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of proven experience in IT recruitment, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior consultant role.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting for a broad spectrum of IT roles, from junior developers to senior architects and IT leadership positions.
• In-depth knowledge of the technology industry and current IT trends.
• Experience working in a remote or hybrid work environment, with excellent remote collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and other relevant recruitment technologies.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills tailored for a remote setting.
• Strong business acumen and a proven ability to drive revenue growth.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work autonomously.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead and shape a new remote IT recruitment division.
• Competitive base salary and uncapped commission structure.
• Flexible working hours and the freedom of a fully remote role based in Tembisa, Gauteng, or anywhere within South Africa.
• Access to state-of-the-art recruitment technology and resources.
• Significant potential for career growth and leadership development.
• Work with a diverse range of innovative technology clients.
• A supportive and forward-thinking organizational culture.