Recruitment Consultant - Technology Focus (Remote)

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a results-driven Recruitment Consultant specializing in technology recruitment for a fully remote role. You will source, screen, and place IT professionals across software development, data science, cloud, and cybersecurity, working with hiring managers to understand complex tech requirements in a remote-first environment.

Join a supportive virtual team and leverage advanced recruitment tools to identify passive talent, while delivering high-quality recruitment solutions

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant with a focus on technology.
• Strong understanding of IT roles, skills and industry trends.
• Excellent ability to source and engage with technical talent.
• Solid client management and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview technology-focused candidates (software, data, cloud, cybersecurity).
• Build and nurture a network of technology professionals and engage candidates regularly.
• Manage client relationships and understand their technical hiring needs.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle from intake to offers and placement.
• Hit performance metrics and delivery targets for technology recruitment assignments.
• Develop tech niche expertise and provide market insights to clients and internal teams.
• Use recruitment tools and platforms to identify passive candidates.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the process.

Skills

Tech recruitment

Client management

Remote work

ATS & sourcing tools

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy, is actively searching for a dedicated and adept Recruitment Consultant with a specialization in technology recruitment. This role is exclusively remote, allowing you to operate from any location while contributing to our client's success. You will be pivotal in sourcing and placing highly skilled IT professionals, from software developers to cybersecurity experts, within leading organizations. This position demands a proactive approach, a deep understanding of the tech landscape, and a passion for connecting talent with opportunity. As a remote-first organization, we empower our consultants with the tools and autonomy to thrive. This is a fantastic chance to advance your career in recruitment, focusing on a high-demand sector, all within a flexible and supportive virtual framework. You will work closely with hiring managers to understand their technical requirements and provide strategic recruitment advice. The role is designed for individuals who are driven, possess strong market insight, and excel in a remote working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for technology-focused roles, including software engineering, data science, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
• Build and nurture a strong network of technology professionals and continuously engage with potential candidates.
• Manage client relationships, understand their technical hiring needs, and deliver high-quality recruitment solutions.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial job intake to successful offer negotiation and placement.
• Achieve agreed-upon performance metrics and delivery targets for technology recruitment assignments.
• Develop expertise in specific technology niches and provide market insights to clients and internal teams.
• Utilize various recruitment tools and platforms to identify and attract passive candidates.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant, with a demonstrable focus on the technology sector.
• Solid understanding of various IT roles, skills, and industry trends.
• Excellent ability to source and engage with technical talent.
• Strong client management and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple vacancies simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and sourcing tools.
• Must be comfortable and effective working in a fully remote capacity, requiring self-discipline and excellent time management.
• Resides in or near **Tembisa, Gauteng, ZA** is an advantage, but the role is remote.

Benefits

• Attractive base salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialization in tech recruitment.
• Access to advanced recruitment technologies and databases.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative virtual team environment.