Senior Recruitment Consultant - IT & Tech

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary with commission

Professional development opportunities

Access to advanced recruitment tools

Remote team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join a fully remote team serving clients in Polokwane and beyond. You will manage the full recruitment cycle for IT and tech roles, from client brief to candidate sourcing, interviewing and placement.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of IT recruitment experience, deep tech knowledge and exceptional communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills to operate effectively remotely.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of IT/tech recruitment experience.
• Proven ability to place candidates in niche tech roles.
• Strong communication, negotiation and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for IT/tech roles, from brief to placement.
• Develop client relationships and provide talent acquisition strategies.
• Source, screen and interview technical candidates using advanced techniques.
• Negotiate offers and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Stay updated on tech trends and market intelligence for strategic insights.
• Pursue new client opportunities remotely to contribute to business growth.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

ATS proficiency

Self-driven

Tools

ATS systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy specializing in the technology sector, is looking for a highly motivated Senior Recruitment Consultant to join their remote team serving clients in Polokwane and beyond. This role requires a deep understanding of the IT and tech landscape, coupled with a passion for connecting top tech talent with innovative companies. You will manage the full recruitment cycle, from client acquisition and needs analysis to candidate sourcing, interviewing, and placement. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tech recruiter to operate in a fully remote capacity and make a substantial impact on client hiring strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for a variety of IT and technology roles, including software development, data science, cybersecurity, and infrastructure.
• Develop strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on talent acquisition strategies within the tech industry.
• Source, screen, and interview highly skilled technical candidates using advanced sourcing techniques and networking.
• Negotiate offers and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Stay current with technology trends, market intelligence, and competitor activities to provide strategic insights.
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying and pursuing new client opportunities remotely.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in recruitment, with a strong focus on IT and technology roles.
• Proven ability to successfully place candidates in niche and in-demand tech positions.
• Deep understanding of various technology stacks, programming languages, and IT methodologies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, adapted for remote interaction.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies.
• Self-driven with a proactive approach to business development and client management.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and attractive commission structure based on performance.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunities for specialization and professional development within the tech recruitment niche.
• Access to advanced recruitment tools and resources.
• Collaborative team environment with remote support and team-building activities.