Remote Tech Talent Recruiter | Full-Cycle IT Hiring

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

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.