Remote Senior Recruitment Consultant - IT & Digital

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,252,000 - 1,836,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Uncapped commission

Global client base

Professional development

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a forward-thinking recruitment consultancy to hire a Senior Recruitment Consultant specializing in IT and Digital sectors. This remote-first role offers global client exposure and a flexible work-from-anywhere setup.

You will source, engage and place top IT professionals—including software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts and digital marketers—while delivering strategic market insights and building lasting relationships with clients and candidates

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years in IT and Digital recruitment.
• Proven success in high-volume and niche tech mandates.
• In-depth knowledge of IT domains and roles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT and Digital recruitment projects from client brief to placement.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract top tech talent.
• Build relationships with clients and candidates globally.
• Assess candidates for technical fit and culture.Provide market insights on compensation and trends.
• Utilize CRM tools and online sourcing to engage passive candidates.
• Maintain accurate records in the CRM and collaborate with a remote team.

Skills

IT recruitment

Digital recruitment

Stakeholder management

Sourcing techniques

CRM systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

Job description

About the Role

We are partnering with a forward-thinking recruitment consultancy to find a highly skilled and motivated Senior Recruitment Consultant specializing in the IT and Digital sector. This is a fully remote position, offering you the flexibility to work from anywhere while delivering exceptional recruitment solutions to clients across the globe. You will be instrumental in sourcing, engaging, and placing top-tier IT and digital professionals, including software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts, and digital marketers. This role requires a proactive, self-driven individual with a deep understanding of the technology landscape and a passion for connecting talent with cutting-edge companies. Our client operates with a remote-first culture, fostering collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex recruitment projects for IT and Digital roles, from initial client consultation to offer acceptance.
• Develop and implement innovative and effective sourcing strategies to identify and attract high-quality tech talent.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients and candidates in the IT and Digital space.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, evaluating technical proficiency, cultural fit, and career aspirations.
• Provide strategic market insights and expert advice to clients on talent acquisition, compensation, and market trends.
• Utilize advanced search techniques, social media, and professional networks to engage passive candidates.
• Maintain meticulous records of candidate and client interactions within the CRM system.
• Collaborate effectively with a remote team of consultants and support staff.
• Stay at the forefront of technology trends and advancements impacting the recruitment landscape.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in recruitment consultancy, with a strong specialization in IT and Digital recruitment.
• Proven success in managing and delivering on high-volume and niche technology recruitment mandates.
• In‑depth knowledge of various IT domains, programming languages, frameworks, and digital roles.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and trust with technical professionals and hiring managers.
• Proficiency in leveraging recruitment technologies, CRM systems, and online sourcing tools.
• Highly organized, self‑motivated, and disciplined, with excellent time management skills for remote work.
• A proactive problem‑solver with a client‑centric approach.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement offering ultimate flexibility.
• Highly competitive salary and a generous, uncapped commission structure.
• Opportunity to work with a global client base and cutting‑edge technology companies.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art recruitment technology and resources.
• Continuous professional development and career growth opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive remote‑first work culture.
• Regular virtual team‑building events.