Remote Principal Recruitment Consultant - IT & Digital

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary with bonuses

Laptop + home office stipend

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an exceptional Principal Recruitment Consultant specializing in IT and Digital roles for a fully remote position. You will lead high-volume, complex searches, build strong client relationships, and drive innovative sourcing strategies in a remote-first environment.

The role requires 8+ years in IT/digital recruitment, with senior or principal experience, and a Bachelor's degree. You will monitor market trends and mentor junior recruiters while delivering top talent

Qualifications

• 8+ years in IT and digital recruitment, with senior/principal experience.
• Proven success in high-volume, senior IT/digital searches.
• Strong networking and sourcing across global platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex IT and Digital recruitment projects from start to finish.
• Source and engage top IT professionals using advanced search techniques.
• Build long-term client relationships as a strategic talent partner.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill tech roles.
• Provide market intelligence on IT talent trends and salaries.

Skills

IT recruitment

Boolean search

Remote recruitment

Stakeholder management

Talent sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS/CRM tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking and globally recognized recruitment consultancy, is looking for an exceptional, fully remote Principal Recruitment Consultant specializing in IT and Digital roles. This position is ideal for a senior professional who thrives in a remote-first environment and possesses a deep understanding of the technology landscape and its talent demands. You will be instrumental in driving high-volume, complex recruitment processes for cutting-edge clients, leveraging your extensive network and innovative sourcing strategies. This role requires a proactive, self-motivated individual capable of managing multiple mandates simultaneously and delivering outstanding results from anywhere. The successful candidate will be a thought leader in IT recruitment, consistently exceeding expectations and contributing to the continued growth and success of our client's remote operations. If you are passionate about connecting top tech talent with groundbreaking opportunities and excel in a distributed team setting, this role is an unparalleled opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex IT and Digital recruitment projects from inception to completion, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction.
• Source, attract, and engage high-caliber IT professionals, including software developers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts, and digital transformation specialists, using advanced search techniques across global platforms.
• Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with key clients, acting as a trusted strategic partner for their talent acquisition needs.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies tailored to niche and hard-to-fill technology roles.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments, including technical evaluations and competency-based interviews, to ensure the highest quality of shortlists.
• Provide expert market intelligence and consultative advice to clients on IT talent trends, salary benchmarks, and competitive hiring strategies.
• Mentor and guide junior members of the remote recruitment team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
• Contribute to the refinement of the company's remote recruitment processes and best practices.
• Achieve and consistently surpass ambitious recruitment targets and key performance indicators.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including marketing and operations, to enhance employer branding and candidate experience.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in IT and Digital recruitment, with a significant portion in a senior or principal capacity.
• Proven success in handling complex, high-volume, and senior-level IT and digital searches, preferably within a remote setting.
• In-depth knowledge of various IT domains, including software engineering, cloud computing, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and digital marketing.
• Exceptional ability to source and engage passive candidates through advanced Boolean searches, social media, and professional networking platforms.
• Strong understanding of current technology stacks and emerging trends in the IT industry.
• Outstanding consultative skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients and candidates remotely.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, adapted for a virtual environment.
• Demonstrated self-discipline, time management, and organizational skills to excel in a fully remote role.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Previous experience with various Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment CRM tools.

Benefits

• Fully remote working arrangement with flexibility in working hours.
• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses with uncapped potential.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Access to leading-edge recruitment technology and continuous professional development.
• Opportunity to work with a global client portfolio and shape the future of tech talent acquisition.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Company-provided laptop and home office setup stipend.
• Regular virtual team-building activities and social events.
• Clear pathways for career advancement within a growing international consultancy.
• Be part of an innovative and supportive remote-first company culture.