Remote Talent Acquisition Partner - IT & Engineering

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary with bonuses

Health & wellness benefits

Professional development

Access to recruitment tech

Collaborative virtual team

Diverse client portfolio

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition Partner to lead IT and Engineering recruitment on a remote basis within South Africa. You will own the full lifecycle, from proactive sourcing to offer, partnering with hiring managers across diverse client portfolios.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in technical recruitment, strong sourcing skills, and excellent stakeholder management in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in technical recruitment for IT/Engineering.
• Proven success sourcing hard-to-find technical talent.
• Strong interview and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage IT/Engineering candidates across platforms.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle for multiple roles.
• Collaborate with hiring managers on role requirements and culture.
• Develop employer branding to attract top talent.
• Screen candidates and assess technical competencies.
• Maintain accurate ATS candidate records.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Passive candidate sourcing

Stakeholder management

Remote work

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

Niche job boards

ATS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a progressive and globally recognized recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to join their fully remote team. This role is crucial for identifying and attracting top-tier IT and Engineering talent for their diverse client base. As a remote-first organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and productive virtual work environment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the technology and engineering job markets, coupled with exceptional sourcing and engagement skills. You will play a vital part in shaping the future workforce of numerous innovative companies, all from the comfort of your home office. This is a unique chance to advance your career in talent acquisition without geographical limitations, contributing significantly to our client's global recruitment efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively source and engage with passive and active candidates within the IT and Engineering sectors using advanced search techniques across various platforms.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for multiple requisitions concurrently, ensuring a positive candidate experience from application to offer.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand their technical requirements, team dynamics, and organizational culture.
• Develop and implement effective employer branding strategies to attract high-caliber talent.
• Conduct thorough candidate screenings and interviews, assessing technical skills, cultural fit, and motivation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Provide market intelligence and insights on talent availability, compensation trends, and competitor activities.
• Build and nurture talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
• Continuously explore and implement new sourcing channels and recruitment methodologies.

Requirements

• Proven experience (3+ years) in technical recruitment or talent acquisition, specifically within IT and Engineering domains.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and engaging hard-to-find technical talent.
• Expertise in utilizing various sourcing tools and platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, niche job boards).
• Excellent understanding of the software development lifecycle, common programming languages, and engineering disciplines.
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate technical competencies.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and highly organized with the ability to thrive in a remote work setting.
• Familiarity with ATS systems is essential.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage your time effectively.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement offering ultimate flexibility.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Access to cutting-edge recruitment technology and tools.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team culture.
• Chance to work with a diverse portfolio of innovative clients.