Senior Recruitment Consultant - IT & Engineering

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Competitive base salary + commissions

Specialize in IT/Engineering markets

Development and training opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Exciting projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to drive IT and Engineering placements in a hybrid work setup. The role emphasizes building client and candidate pipelines, conducting technical interviews, and delivering market insights to optimize talent strategies.

With 4+ years in recruitment for IT/Engineering and strong sourcing skills, you will balance remote work with in-office collaboration, advising clients on demand trends and ensuring a top-tier candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of recruitment experience focusing on IT and/or Engineering placements.
• Proven ability to source and recruit for niche technical roles.
• Strong understanding of IT and Engineering terminology, skills, and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for IT and Engineering roles, from client brief to offer acceptance.
• Source and attract qualified candidates using advanced search methodologies, technical job boards, and networks.
• Conduct thorough technical and competency-based interviews to assess candidate suitability.
• Develop and nurture strong, long-term relationships with key clients in IT and Engineering sectors.
• Provide expert market insights and consultation to clients on talent acquisition strategies.
• Ensure an outstanding candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Skills

IT recruitment

Engineering recruitment

Candidate sourcing

Interviewing

Client management

Tools

ATS/CRM tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a specialist recruitment consultancy, is seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to focus on the crucial IT and Engineering sectors within Mahikeng, North West. This role requires a deep understanding of the technical landscape, coupled with strong recruitment expertise. You will be instrumental in identifying, engaging, and placing highly skilled professionals in areas such as software development, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, and IT support. Building and maintaining robust client relationships and candidate pipelines are key to success. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated consultant to make a significant impact in a high-demand market, supported by a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for IT and Engineering roles, from client brief to offer acceptance.
• Source and attract qualified candidates using advanced search methodologies, technical job boards, and professional networks.
• Conduct thorough technical and competency-based interviews to assess candidate suitability.
• Develop and nurture strong, long-term relationships with key clients in the IT and Engineering sectors.
• Provide expert market insights and consultation to clients on talent acquisition strategies.
• Ensure an outstanding candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of successful recruitment experience, with a focus on IT and/or Engineering placements.
• Proven ability to source and recruit for niche technical roles.
• Strong understanding of IT and Engineering terminology, skills, and industry trends.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment CRM tools.
• Ability to balance remote work with in-office collaboration effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with an attractive commission structure.
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility and convenience.
• Opportunity to specialize in high-demand IT and Engineering markets.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture within a respected consultancy.
• Work on exciting projects and place talent with leading technical organizations.