Recruitment Consultant - IT & Tech

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Growth in IT recruitment

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Recruitment Consultant focused on IT and technology. This remote-friendly role centers on sourcing highly skilled tech professionals, conducting technical screenings, and managing end-to-end recruitment processes in a dynamic, remote-first environment.

You will partner with technology leaders, stay ahead of IT trends, and build a strong pipeline of talent for software development, data science, and cybersecurity roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of recruitment experience, with IT/tech focus.
• Strong understanding of IT roles, technologies, and programming languages.
• Proficiency with online sourcing tools and platforms for tech recruitment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in remote settings.
• Ability to work independently and manage time in a remote role.

Responsibilities

• Source and attract candidates for IT and tech roles (software, data science, cybersecurity).
• Conduct technical screenings and behavioral interviews.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and challenges.
• Manage full lifecycle from candidate engagement to offer acceptance.

Skills

Tech recruitment

Sourcing

Interviewing

ATS familiarity

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

ATS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a specialized Recruitment Consultancy , is looking for a dedicated Recruitment Consultant with a focus on the IT & Tech sector to join their team. This role is primarily remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while connecting highly skilled tech professionals with leading companies. You will be responsible for understanding the unique demands of the technology landscape, sourcing specialized talent, and managing the recruitment process from start to finish. This is a fantastic opportunity for a tech-savvy recruiter to thrive in a dynamic, remote-first environment and contribute to filling critical roles in the burgeoning tech industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and attract candidates for various IT and technology roles, including software development, data science, and cybersecurity.
• Conduct in-depth technical screenings and behavioral interviews to assess candidate capabilities.
• Partner with hiring managers in the tech industry to understand their recruitment needs and challenges.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial candidate engagement to offer acceptance.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of tech talent.
• Stay updated on technology trends and the IT job market.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in recruitment , with a significant portion focused on the IT or technology sector.
• Strong understanding of common IT roles, technologies, and programming languages.
• Proficiency in using online sourcing tools and platforms for tech recruitment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in remote settings.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote role.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote working arrangement with flexibility.
• Opportunity to specialize in the high-demand IT and tech recruitment market.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities in recruitment and technology.
• Access to advanced recruitment tools and databases.
• Supportive virtual team culture and regular online collaboration.