Remote Recruitment Consultant - Tech Focus

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Professional development

Modern tools

Virtual team support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Remote Recruitment Consultant specializing in technology to source and place top IT talent across South Africa.

You will build strong relationships with clients and candidates, manage the end-to-end recruitment process, and use advanced sourcing tools to engage passive IT professionals.

This remote-first role offers flexibility, autonomy, and ongoing professional development within a supportive virtual team.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of proven recruitment experience, with a strong focus on technology.
• Proven success in sourcing and placing candidates for IT roles.
• Excellent knowledge of current tech talent landscape and market trends.
• Strong communication, negotiation and remote collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for software development, data science and cybersecurity roles.
• Partner with clients to understand technical hiring needs and provide market insights.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment from initial contact to offer and onboarding.
• Utilize advanced sourcing tools to identify and engage passive candidates.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client records in the CRM system.

Skills

Tech recruitment

Sourcing

Interviewing

Remote collaboration

Communication

Negotiation

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Our client, a forward-thinking recruitment consultancy, is actively seeking a motivated Remote Recruitment Consultant with a specialization in the technology sector. This role is based entirely remotely, allowing you to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for sourcing and placing top tech talent, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates, and managing the recruitment process efficiently. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced tech recruiter who values flexibility and autonomy, while contributing to the success of a dynamic, remote-first organization dedicated to connecting leading companies with exceptional IT professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for a variety of tech roles, including software development, data science, and cybersecurity.
• Partner with clients to understand their technical hiring needs and provide expert market insights.
• Manage the entire recruitment process, from initial contact through to offer acceptance and onboarding.
• Utilize advanced sourcing tools and platforms to identify and engage passive candidates.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client records in the CRM system.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of proven experience in recruitment, with a significant focus on the technology sector.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and placing candidates in demanding IT roles.
• Excellent understanding of the current tech talent landscape and market trends.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and remote collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote working arrangement, offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Access to modern recruitment tools and platforms.
• A supportive and inclusive virtual team environment in Rustenburg and beyond.