Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist - Tech Startups

Placements24; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Performance-based bonuses

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Work with cutting-edge tech startups

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive end-to-end recruitment for engineering, product, and design roles across South Africa’s startup ecosystem. The role emphasizes remote collaboration, proactive sourcing, and delivering strong talent pipelines for fast-paced ventures.

You will manage multiple requisitions, partner with hiring managers, and ensure an exceptional candidate experience while staying ahead of industry trends and maintaining diverse recruiting

Qualifications

• Proven experience in full-cycle technical recruitment for startups or tech companies.
• Ability to source for diverse roles including software engineers, product managers, and UX/UI designers.
• Strong understanding of tech stacks and development methodologies.
• Experience with ATS and recruitment CRMs.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with remote collaboration proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for multiple technical roles in fast-paced startups.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract top engineering, product, and design talent.
• Utilise LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and community forums for candidate pipelines.
• Screen candidates for technical skills, culture-fit, and motivation.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand requirements and provide market insights.
• Ensure a superb candidate experience throughout the process.
• Track metrics and report on pipeline health and progress.
• Stay updated on trends in tech recruitment and startup ecosystems.
• Champion diversity and inclusion across recruitment efforts.

Skills

Technical recruitment

Remote recruiting

Sourcing talent

Stakeholder management

Tools

ATS

CRM tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and rapidly expanding recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist to focus on the thriving tech startup ecosystem. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere within South Africa while contributing significantly to building innovative teams for our exciting clients. You will be instrumental in identifying, attracting, and engaging top engineering, product, and design talent for fast-paced startups. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote-first environment, possesses exceptional sourcing skills, and has a passion for the startup culture. This role requires a proactive approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously. Your expertise will be crucial in helping these emerging companies scale their operations and achieve their ambitious goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for various technical roles within tech startups, from initial sourcing to offer acceptance.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract top-tier engineering, product, design, and other technical talent.
• Utilise a wide range of sourcing tools and platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and community forums.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct thorough candidate screenings and interviews, assessing technical skills, cultural fit, and motivation.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand their requirements and provide market insights.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment process.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide regular reports on pipeline health and progress.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in tech recruitment and the startup landscape.
• Champion diversity and inclusion in all recruitment efforts.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or Recruiter, with a strong focus on the technology sector.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting for startup environments and for niche technical roles (e.g., Software Engineers, Product Managers, UX/UI Designers).
• Excellent understanding of various tech stacks and software development methodologies.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment CRM tools.
• Exceptional sourcing skills and a creative approach to finding talent.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and thrive in a remote setting.
• Proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented.
• A passion for technology and the startup ecosystem.
• Must be comfortable and effective working entirely remotely.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology companies and shape their teams.
• Continuous learning and professional development in the fast-paced startup world.
• Be part of a forward-thinking recruitment consultancy that embraces remote work.
• Direct impact on the growth and success of exciting new ventures.
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.