Remote Recruitment Specialist - Tech

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Performance-based incentives

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a forward-thinking recruitment consultancy expanding its remote workforce to hire a Remote Recruitment Specialist focused on technology. This fully remote role lets you source and place top IT talent across South Africa, including software development, data science, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure.

You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, screen candidates, conduct initial interviews, and build relationships with hiring managers and clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in recruitment, with a significant focus on technology roles.
• Proven ability to source and engage passive tech candidates effectively.
• Excellent understanding of the technology industry and common tech stacks.
• Proficiency in using recruitment platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and ATS.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for technology roles, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Proactively source candidates using a variety of online channels, professional networks, and databases, with a focus on tech talent.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and assess candidates' technical skills and cultural fit for remote and in-office positions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and clients, fostering trust and effective communication.
• Develop compelling job descriptions and outreach messages to attract top tech professionals.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidate data, track progress, and maintain accurate recruitment records.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends, tools, and hiring best practices to effectively recruit in the tech space.
• Collaborate with internal recruitment teams and clients to understand their specific hiring needs and challenges.
• Provide regular updates on recruitment progress, key metrics, and market insights to relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and strategies for remote hiring.

Skills

Tech recruitment

Sourcing passive candidates

Candidate communication

Remote work discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job boards

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking recruitment consultancy, is expanding its remote workforce and seeking a dedicated Remote Recruitment Specialist with a focus on the technology sector. This fully remote position allows you to leverage your expertise in identifying and attracting top tech talent from anywhere in South Africa. You will be responsible for the full recruitment lifecycle for IT roles, including software development, data science, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated recruiter who thrives in a virtual environment and possesses a deep understanding of the tech landscape. You will play a crucial role in supporting our clients' hiring initiatives by sourcing, engaging, and facilitating the placement of highly skilled technology professionals. The role is based virtually, supporting a national client base, with Welkom as a registered administrative hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for technology roles, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Proactively source candidates using a variety of online channels, professional networks, and databases, with a focus on tech talent.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and assess candidates' technical skills and cultural fit for remote and in-office positions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and clients, fostering trust and effective communication.
• Develop compelling job descriptions and compelling outreach messages to attract top tech professionals.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage candidate data, track progress, and maintain accurate recruitment records.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends, tools, and hiring best practices to effectively recruit in the tech space.
• Collaborate with internal recruitment teams and clients to understand their specific hiring needs and challenges.
• Provide regular updates on recruitment progress, key metrics, and market insights to relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and strategies for remote hiring.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in recruitment, with a significant focus on recruiting for technology roles (e.g., software engineers, developers, data analysts, IT support).
• Proven ability to source and engage passive tech candidates effectively.
• Excellent understanding of the technology industry and common tech stacks.
• Proficiency in using various recruitment platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and ATS.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, suitable for a remote working environment.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to manage time effectively in a remote setup.
• Experience working in a remote or hybrid work environment is highly advantageous.
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

This is a fully remote position, offering unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere. Our client provides a competitive salary and benefits package, along with performance-based incentives. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive virtual team environment, with access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities. We foster a culture of continuous learning and encourage innovation in recruitment practices. Join us and shape the future of remote tech recruitment.