Senior Recruitment Consultant - IT Specialisation

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Professional development

Career progression

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join its technology recruitment team in Midrand, Gauteng. The role blends strategic candidate engagement, client relationship management, and hands-on delivery in a fast-paced market.

You will source top IT talent across software, cybersecurity, cloud, and data science, manage end-to-end recruitment, and collaborate with marketing to boost employer branding. The position offers a hybrid model and strong earning potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Recruitment Consultant, IT focus.
• Experience sourcing and placing IT candidates.
• Strong understanding of IT industry and specialisations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to identify IT professionals across software development, cybersecurity, cloud, and data science.
• Conduct in-depth candidate interviews, assess skills and cultural fit, provide feedback to clients.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline via networking, databases and social platforms.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment from brief to offer and onboarding.
• Strengthen client relationships and provide market insights to meet evolving talent needs.
• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities within IT.
• Stay updated on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and emerging technologies in IT.
• Collaborate with marketing to enhance employer branding and recruitment marketing.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Client relations

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Business development

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS systems

Social media sourcing

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy based in **Midrand, Gauteng**, is seeking to expand its highly successful technology recruitment team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven and experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to join a dynamic and supportive environment. You will be instrumental in sourcing top IT talent for a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from innovative startups to established enterprises. The role offers a blend of strategic candidate engagement, client relationship management, and hands‑on recruitment delivery within a fast-paced market. This position is based in our **Midrand, Gauteng** offices and offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while fostering team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to identify and attract high-calibre IT professionals across various specialisms (e.g., software development, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data science).
• Conduct in-depth candidate interviews, assess skills, experience, and cultural fit, and provide detailed feedback to clients.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of active and passive candidates through proactive networking, database management, and leveraging social media platforms.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from initial brief and candidate engagement through to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with existing clients, understanding their evolving talent needs and providing expert market insights.
• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities within the IT sector.
• Stay abreast of market trends, compensation benchmarks, and emerging technologies within the IT landscape.
• Collaborate with internal marketing teams to enhance employer branding and recruitment marketing efforts.

Requirements

• Proven track record of success as a Recruitment Consultant, with a minimum of 5 years' experience, preferably within the IT recruitment space.
• Demonstrable experience in sourcing and placing candidates in technical roles is essential.
• Excellent understanding of the IT industry and its various specialisations.
• Strong business development and client relationship management skills.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in using various recruitment tools, databases (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems).
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in a **Midrand, Gauteng** based role.
• A results‑oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality service.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and an uncapped commission structure designed to reward high performers.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance your recruitment expertise.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing and reputable recruitment consultancy.
• Exposure to exciting and challenging IT recruitment mandates across various industries.
• Be part of a company that values innovation and prioritises employee well‑being in its **Midrand, Gauteng** operations.