Lead Recruitment Consultant - IT

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Health insurance

Recruitment technology access

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Recruitment Consultant focused on technology. This fully remote role lets you run a team of IT recruiters, oversee high-volume technical hiring, and develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract scarce tech talent across Durban and beyond.

You will mentor staff, manage end-to-end recruitment for software development, cybersecurity, and data science, and build strong relationships with IT hiring managers while improving the candidate experience and using top

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in IT recruitment with 2+ in leadership.
• Proven ability to source for diverse tech stacks.
• Strong knowledge of current IT market trends.
• Excellent communication and people leadership skills.
• Experience with ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS, Business or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of IT recruitment consultants.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical roles including software development, cybersecurity, and data science.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to attract passive and active IT talent.
• Build relationships with IT hiring managers and stakeholders.
• Oversee candidate experience throughout the hiring journey.
• Analyze recruitment data to refine strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

IT recruitment

Sourcing strategies

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a specialist IT recruitment consultancy situated in Durban , is searching for a highly skilled and motivated Lead Recruitment Consultant focused on the technology sector. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere while contributing to the success of a growing consultancy. You will be responsible for managing a team of IT recruiters, overseeing high-volume technical hiring, and developing innovative sourcing strategies to attract scarce tech talent. This role requires a leader with deep knowledge of the IT job market and a passion for connecting skilled professionals with cutting-edge opportunities in Durban and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of IT recruitment consultants, setting performance goals and providing guidance.
• Manage and execute end-to-end recruitment processes for technical roles, including software development, cybersecurity, and data science.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract passive and active IT professionals.
• Build strong relationships with IT hiring managers and stakeholders, understanding their technical needs.
• Oversee the candidate experience, ensuring a positive and professional interaction throughout the hiring journey.
• Analyze recruitment data and market insights to refine strategies and improve outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in IT recruitment, with at least 2 years in a leadership or team lead capacity.
• Proven expertise in sourcing and attracting talent for various tech stacks and roles.
• Strong understanding of the technology landscape, including current trends and in-demand skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and people management abilities.
• Experience with various recruitment tools, ATS, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives for leading the team.
• Full remote work flexibility, offering work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Access to leading recruitment technology and resources.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing firm.