Senior IT Recruitment Consultant - Cloud & Infrastructure

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and commissions

Commission structure

Office in Polokwane

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior IT Recruitment Consultant to join its Polokwane practice, focusing on sourcing IT professionals in cloud computing and infrastructure. You will manage a full recruitment lifecycle, build client relationships, and guide talent strategy in the South African market.

The role offers a rewarding commission structure, opportunities for professional development, and a dynamic office environment in Polokwane, supporting growth in a fast-paced consultancy specializing in

Qualifications

• Proven IT recruitment experience with cloud and infrastructure focus.
• Strong sourcing and candidate Assessment capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle for IT roles focusing on cloud and infra.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies to build talent pipelines.
• Assess candidates' technical expertise, experience and fit.
• Build relationships with IT decision-makers and hiring managers.
• Provide market insights, salary guidance and talent strategy.
• Utilize sourcing platforms to identify active and passive candidates.
• Oversee offer negotiation and candidate closing processes.
• Stay updated on trends in cloud computing and IT infrastructure.

Skills

IT recruitment

Cloud & infra

Sourcing

Candidate assessment

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/HR or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly reputable IT recruitment consultancy, is seeking an experienced Senior IT Recruitment Consultant to join their thriving practice in Polokwane, Limpopo . This role is specialised in sourcing and placing top-tier IT professionals within the rapidly evolving fields of cloud computing and IT infrastructure. You will work closely with a portfolio of clients, understanding their technology stacks and talent needs, and leveraging your expertise to attract critical IT talent. This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your specialisation in a high-demand IT niche within the Limpopo region.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for IT roles, with a focus on cloud and infrastructure specialists (e.g., Cloud Architects, DevOps Engineers, Network Administrators, System Administrators).
• Develop and implement proactive sourcing strategies to build a strong talent pipeline for critical IT skills.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments to evaluate technical expertise, experience, and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with IT decision-makers and hiring managers at client organisations.
• Provide expert market insights, salary guidance, and strategic advice on IT talent acquisition trends.
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques and platforms to identify both active and passive candidates.
• Manage the offer negotiation and closing process, ensuring a positive experience for candidates.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends within cloud computing and IT infrastructure.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an IT Recruitment Consultant or Senior Recruiter, with a strong focus on cloud and infrastructure roles.
• Demonstrated success in placing niche IT talent within the South African market.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevOps principles, networking, and infrastructure technologies.
• Excellent sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment in Polokwane.
• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Human Resources, or a related field is advantageous.

Benefits

• This role offers a competitive salary and a rewarding commission structure based on performance.
• You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic office environment in Polokwane , with access to industry-leading recruitment tools and resources.
• Our client provides excellent professional development opportunities and fosters a collaborative team culture.
• This is a chance to excel in IT recruitment within a supportive and growth-oriented consultancy.