Recruitment Consultant

Sabenza IT Recruitment; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A South African recruitment agency is seeking an IT Recruiter to source and recruit top IT talent. You'll manage the recruitment process, build relationships with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with local laws. The ideal candidate has experience in IT recruitment, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to sourcing. This role offers a market-related salary based on experience and includes additional commission.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Commission based on performance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in recruitment for IT roles.
• Strong telephone communication and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of the South African IT job market.

Responsibilities

• Source and attract top IT talent using various strategies.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and candidates.

Skills

Sourcing techniques

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Resilience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Recruitment software

Job description

Job Description

Job Specification : IT Recruiter

Location : Pietermaritzburg South Africa

Employment Type : Permanent

Department : Talent Acquisition

Reporting To : Talent Acquisition Manager / HR Manager

Job Purpose

To source attract and recruit top IT talent to meet the hiring needs of clients or the organization in the South African IT sector. The IT Recruiter will build strong candidate pipelines maintain relationships with stakeholders and ensure a seamless recruitment process while adhering to local employment laws and industry trends.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Sourcing and Attraction

• Identify and source high-calibre IT professionals (e.g. software developers data scientists cybersecurity specialists cloud architects) using job boards social media (LinkedIn GitHub) networking events and referrals.
• Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to attract passive candidates in a competitive market.
• Build and maintain a talent pool for current and future IT roles.

2. Recruitment Process Management

Collaborate with hiring managers to understand technical job requirements and create detailed job descriptions.

Screen CVs conduct initial telephonic / video interviews and assess candidates technical and cultural fit.

Coordinate technical assessments panel interviews and reference checks.

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process ensuring timely communication with candidates and stakeholders.

3. Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong relationships with clients (for agency recruiters) or internal hiring managers (for in-house recruiters).

Provide market insights on IT skills demand salary benchmarks and recruitment trends in South Africa.

Act as a brand ambassador promoting the organization / clients employer value proposition.

4. Compliance and Administration

Ensure recruitment processes comply with South African labour laws (e.g. Employment Equity Act POPIA).

Maintain accurate candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Prepare recruitment reports and metrics (e.g. time-to-hire source effectiveness).

5. Market Awareness

The ability to learn quickly and be prepared to understand emerging technologies and in-demand skills (e.g. Python AWS DevOps).

Monitor competitor hiring practices and market conditions in South Africas IT sector.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience :

Proven track record of working with inbound and outbound sales.

Experience dealing with both clients and candidates at all levels

Experience using Professional platforms for sales and business development

Strong telephone communication skills

Strong negotiation skills

The ability to perform under pressure

Knowledge :

Understanding the sales environment and knowing how to deal with people from all verticals of the market

Familiarity with South African IT job market salary ranges and skills shortages.

Personal Drive to be successful and recognising the need to put in hard work to achieve targets.

The ability to look for solutions to problems

Show empathy and the ability to guide and assist candidates in decision making.

Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills :

Proficient in sourcing techniques (Boolean searches X-ray searches).

Ability to assess technical CVs and understand job-specific terminology.

Competence in Microsoft Office Suite and recruitment software.

Soft Skills :

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with candidates and stakeholders.

Strong negotiation skills for salary discussions and offer management.

Time management and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Resilience and adaptability to handle rejection and market challenges.

Personal Attributes

Proactive and results-driven with a passion for connecting people with opportunities.

Curious and eager to learn about new technologies and industry developments.

Ethical and professional maintaining confidentiality and fairness in recruitment.

Team player with the ability to work independently when required.

Working Conditions

Office-based

Standard working hours with flexibility to accommodate candidate availability (e.g. evening interviews).

Salary and Benefits

Salary : Market-related based on experience (Basic salary plus commission).

Application Process

Submit your CV and a cover letter to .

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial interview.

The recruitment process may include a practical sourcing exercise or role-play.

Requirements

Sales Recruitment HR

Posted By

Required Experience :

Contract

Key Skills

Business Development,Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Time Management,ATS,Communication skills,Cold Calling,HR Sourcing,High-end Sales,Customer relationship management,Human Resources,Recruiting

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1