Remote Lead Technical Recruiter - IT Infrastructure

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Remote-first environment

Flexible work hours

Competitive salary

Professional development

Annual performance bonuses

Generous PTO

Job summary

Placements24 is actively seeking a Lead Technical Recruiter to drive IT infrastructure hiring across South Africa in a fully remote setup. You will lead a distributed team of technical recruiters, shaping sourcing strategies and delivering high-caliber placements for diverse clients.

In this leadership role, you will optimize processes, monitor KPIs, and partner with hiring managers to translate complex technical requirements into effective recruitment plans.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical recruitment with focus on IT infrastructure.
• Experience leading or managing a recruitment team.
• Strong sourcing across LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and networks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fully remote, autonomous environment.
• Experience with ATS/CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of technical recruiters focused on IT infrastructure roles.
• Develop and implement advanced sourcing strategies to attract IT professionals.
• Oversee full recruitment lifecycle for IT infrastructure positions.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand requirements and culture.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and provide regular performance insights.
• Foster a positive, high-performing remote team culture.
• Stay current with IT infrastructure trends and recruitment market.
• Nurture relationships with key clients and identify growth opportunities.
• Champion diversity and inclusion throughout recruitment.

Skills

Team leadership

Sourcing strategies

Stakeholder management

Technical recruitment

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS/CRM systems

Job boards

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding global recruitment consultancy, is seeking a seasoned and strategic Lead Technical Recruiter to spearhead their IT Infrastructure recruitment efforts. This role is **fully remote**, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for leading a team of technical recruiters, developing innovative sourcing strategies, and ensuring the successful placement of top-tier IT infrastructure professionals for our diverse client base. This is a critical leadership position that requires a deep understanding of IT infrastructure roles, exceptional team management skills, and a passion for driving results. You will play a key role in shaping our recruitment delivery, enhancing candidate experience, and building a strong employer brand. We are looking for an individual who is proactive, possesses a strong commercial acumen, and is dedicated to achieving excellence in a remote-first environment. The position offers a unique chance to influence recruitment strategies on a national scale while working collaboratively with a talented, distributed team. Your expertise will be vital in supporting our clients' critical technology hiring needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of technical recruiters focused on IT infrastructure roles.
• Develop and implement advanced sourcing and recruitment strategies to attract high-calibre IT professionals.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for critical IT infrastructure positions, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and clients to deeply understand their technical requirements and organizational culture.
• Drive continuous improvement in recruitment processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and KPIs, providing regular performance reports and insights.
• Foster a positive and high-performing team culture within a remote work setting.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in IT infrastructure and the recruitment market.
• Manage and nurture relationships with key clients, ensuring satisfaction and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives throughout the recruitment process.

Requirements

• Proven experience in technical recruitment, with a significant focus on IT infrastructure roles (e.g., Cloud Engineers, Network Architects, System Administrators).
• Demonstrable experience in leading or managing a recruitment team.
• Expertise in leveraging various sourcing channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and professional networks.
• Strong understanding of IT terminology, technologies, and the current market landscape.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a **fully remote** and autonomous work environment.
• Experience with ATS and recruitment CRM systems.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process optimization.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• The flexibility and convenience of a **fully remote** position.
• Competitive salary package and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the technical recruitment function.
• Access to state-of-the-art recruitment technology and resources.
• Collaborative and supportive remote team environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Contribution to a growing and innovative recruitment consultancy.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Annual performance bonuses.
• Exposure to a wide range of challenging and impactful roles.