Recruitment Consultant - Technology Focus

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Tech recruitment focus

Rustenburg office

Job summary

Placements24, a specialist recruitment consultancy, invites a Recruitment Consultant to join their Rustenburg office, focusing on technology roles.

You will manage end-to-end tech hiring, source top talent, interview and assess technical fit, and advise clients on compensation trends while building lasting relationships in the local tech community.

This role offers a challenging, rewarding environment with opportunities for career growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in recruitment with tech focus.
• Experience placing software engineering, data science, cybersecurity roles.
• Strong understanding of technical jargon and IT frameworks.
• Proven client management and business development skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency with recruitment databases and ATS.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end technology recruitment for clients and candidates.
• Source and attract top tech talent via networks and platforms.
• Conduct thorough interviews and assessments of technical skills.
• Advise clients on talent strategy and compensation benchmarks.
• Build relationships with technology clients in Rustenburg.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share market intelligence.

Skills

Tech recruitment

Business development

Communication

ATS proficiency

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious Recruitment Consultancy based in Rustenburg , is actively seeking a specialized Recruitment Consultant with a focus on the technology sector. This role involves partnering with leading tech companies to identify and attract highly skilled professionals, from software developers to IT project managers. You will be the bridge between cutting-edge technology firms and the talent that drives their innovation. This is a demanding but rewarding position for an individual passionate about the tech landscape and dedicated to delivering exceptional recruitment outcomes within a collaborative office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for technology-focused roles, ensuring a high standard of service for clients and candidates.
• Source and attract top-tier technology talent using advanced search techniques, networking, and industry-specific platforms.
• Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Develop a deep understanding of the technology market to provide insightful advice to clients on talent strategies and compensation benchmarks.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with clients in the technology sector, fostering repeat business and expanding the client base in Rustenburg .
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to share market intelligence and best practices in technology recruitment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in recruitment, with a significant portion focused on the technology sector.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and placing candidates in roles such as software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, or IT infrastructure.
• Excellent understanding of technical jargon, programming languages, and IT frameworks.
• Strong client management and business development skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in using recruitment databases and applicant tracking systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a generous, uncapped commission structure designed to reward high performance.
• Opportunity to work within a specialized and rapidly growing sector of the recruitment market.
• Structured training and professional development programs to enhance your expertise.
• Vibrant and supportive office culture in Rustenburg , fostering teamwork and collaboration.
• Potential for career progression to leadership roles within the consultancy.