Senior IT Recruitment Specialist (Remote)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Attractive bonus structure

Fully remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is expanding its remote IT recruitment team in South Africa, seeking a Senior IT Recruitment Specialist to source and place top IT professionals for a global client base.

You will lead end-to-end recruitment for software developers, system administrators, cybersecurity, and data scientists; build pipelines; conduct technical screenings; partner with hiring managers; mentor junior recruiters; thrive in a fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT recruitment with proven success.
• Deep IT industry knowledge across technologies and roles.
• Ability to recruit for niche, high-demand IT roles.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing and assessment skills.
• Excellent remote communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficient with ATS/CRM and recruitment tech.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment for IT roles including software, networks, security and data roles.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract active and passive IT talent.
• Perform technical screenings and interviews to assess skills.
• Build and maintain a strong IT candidate pipeline via multiple channels.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand requirements and culture.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from contact to onboarding.
• Provide market insights on IT talent trends and compensation.
• Mentor junior recruiters and share IT recruitment expertise.
• Ensure exceptional candidate experience throughout.

Skills

IT recruitment

Sourcing & interviewing

Remote work communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/HR

Tools

ATS/CRM systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly reputable international recruitment consultancy, is expanding its remote workforce and is seeking a Senior IT Recruitment Specialist. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to work from anywhere in South Africa. You will play a vital role in sourcing and placing highly skilled IT professionals for a global client base. This role demands expertise in the IT landscape, a strong recruitment background, and the ability to thrive in an autonomous, virtual environment. You will be responsible for managing complex IT recruitment projects, building strong candidate relationships, and contributing to the success of our client's digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the recruitment process for a wide range of IT roles, including software developers, system administrators, network engineers, cybersecurity analysts, and data scientists.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing methodologies to attract both active and passive IT talent.
• Conduct in-depth technical screenings and interviews to assess candidates' skills and experience.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified IT professionals through various channels, including online platforms, professional networks, and industry events.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand their technical requirements, team culture, and organizational goals.
• Manage candidate through the entire recruitment lifecycle, from initial contact to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Provide market intelligence and insights on IT talent trends, compensation, and industry best practices.
• Mentor junior recruiters and share expertise in IT recruitment.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the process.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT recruitment, with a proven track record of success.
• In-depth knowledge of the IT industry, including various technologies, programming languages, and IT infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit for niche and high-demand IT roles.
• Excellent sourcing, interviewing, and assessment skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, adapted for remote interaction.
• Proficiency with modern ATS, CRM systems, and recruitment technologies.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fully remote setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and attractive bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement.
• Access to a global network of clients and cutting-edge IT roles.
• State-of-the-art remote work technology and tools.
• Collaborative virtual team environment with industry experts.
• Chance to shape the IT talent landscape for leading organizations.