Senior Recruiter

OpenSource Intelligent Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment firm in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Recruiter to manage the full recruitment lifecycle in the IT and SAP sectors. You will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and securing top talent. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in IT recruitment, strong negotiation skills, and an in-depth understanding of IT and SAP disciplines. Join us and make a significant impact in connecting talent with opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in IT and SAP recruitment (agency).
• Proven track record in managing a full 360 desk and achieving placement targets.
• In-depth understanding of IT disciplines and SAP modules.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from business development to candidate placement.
• Conduct technical interviews and competency assessments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients in IT and SAP.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Job description

Overview

Senior Recruiter (Permanent) – Location: Parktown, Johannesburg — Onsite

Are you a driven Senior Recruiter in the IT or SAP environment with a passion for matching exceptional talent with cutting-edge opportunities? Join our dynamic team in Parktown and help us grow the future of IT and SAP!

You’ll play a key role in sourcing, screening, and securing top-tier professionals in the IT and SAP sector. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll partner closely with clients and bring strategic insight to every stage of the recruitment process.

What You’ll Do

• Full 360 Recruitment Ownership: Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle — from business development and client engagement to candidate placement and post-hire follow-up.
• Partner with hiring managers and clients to understand their technical and cultural requirements.
• Proactively identify and engage top IT and SAP talent across multiple platforms (LinkedIn, job portals, networking, referrals, and headhunting).
• Build and maintain robust candidate pipelines for both contract and permanent roles.
• Conduct detailed technical interviews and competency assessments to ensure strong candidate-client alignment.
• Negotiate offers, manage counteroffers, and guide candidates through the onboarding process.

Business Development & Client Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients within the IT and SAP sectors.
• Identify opportunities for business expansion and provide strategic talent insights to clients.
• Present tailored recruitment solutions and market intelligence to decision-makers.

Market Expertise & Strategy

• Stay up to date on IT and SAP market trends, salary benchmarks, and in-demand skill sets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve recruitment strategies, enhance employer branding, and streamline processes.
• Represent the company professionally at industry events, networking sessions, and client meetings.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in IT and SAP recruitment (agency).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• A proven track record in managing a full 360 desk and achieving or exceeding placement targets.
• In-depth understanding of IT disciplines (infrastructure, development, ERP, cloud, cybersecurity, AI, etc.) and SAP modules (FI / CO, MM, SD, HCM, etc.).
• A proactive, results-driven mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

If you’re passionate about connecting people with opportunities that make a difference — and thrive in a fast-paced — we want to hear from you!

Apply today and take the next step in your recruitment career with us. Send your CV to [e-mail]