Port Elizabeth IT Talent Recruiter (Full-Cycle)

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Port Elizabeth office-based role

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative office environment

Extensive recruitment networks

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive IT Recruitment Specialist for its Port Elizabeth office. You will manage the full recruitment cycle for IT professionals, from client needs to sourcing, interviewing, and facilitating placements, across the South Africa region.

You will build pipelines, conduct technical assessments, and negotiate offers. The role requires 3+ years in IT recruitment, strong sourcing skills, and excellent communication in a fast-paced market.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of IT recruitment experience in a consultancy or agency.
• Ability to source and attract candidates for varied IT roles; strong tech knowledge.
• Experience with Boolean search techniques and multiple sourcing platforms.
• Excellent interviewing, assessment, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of the South Africa IT job market, especially Eastern Cape.
• Proficiency with ATS and recruitment software.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities to meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to understand IT hiring requirements and culture.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies to attract IT professionals.
• Conduct thorough screening and interviewing of candidates.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment process for timely placements.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline through networks, boards, and outreach.
• Provide market intelligence and salary benchmarks to clients.
• Negotiate offers and facilitate onboarding; maintain records in ATS.

Skills

IT recruitment

Sourcing

Boolean search

Interviewing

Negotiation

ATS proficiency

Client engagement

Time management

Education

None

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive IT Recruitment Specialist for its Port Elizabeth office. You will manage the full recruitment cycle for IT professionals, from client needs to sourcing, interviewing, and facilitating placements, across the South Africa region.

You will build pipelines, conduct technical assessments, and negotiate offers. The role requires 3+ years in IT recruitment, strong sourcing skills, and excellent communication in a fast-paced market.