Senior Recruitment Consultant - Tech & Digital

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based commission

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead tech and digital placements in Stellenbosch. You will partner with innovative technology companies to attract top-tier talent in software development, data science, UX/UI design, and digital marketing, while building a strong network of candidates and clients.

The role requires proven success in tech and digital recruitment, exceptional communication, and the ability to drive targets in a dynamic agency setting.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in tech and digital recruitment.
• Experience placing software engineers, data scientists, product managers, and digital marketers.
• Strong understanding of tech landscape and market trends.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for tech and digital roles, from client briefs to offers.
• Proactively source and engage top tech and digital talent.
• Build and maintain a strong network of candidates and clients in the tech ecosystem.
• Conduct in-depth interviews to assess technical skills and cultural fit.
• Provide market insights and strategic advice on talent acquisition and compensation.
• Meet and exceed placement targets to drive team success.

Skills

Tech recruitment

Digital recruitment

Stakeholder management

ATS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a specialist recruitment consultancy, is seeking an accomplished Senior Recruitment Consultant with a focus on the Tech and Digital sectors to join their vibrant team in Stellenbosch . This role involves partnering with innovative technology companies to attract and secure top-tier talent in areas such as software development, data science, UX/UI design, and digital marketing. You will be crucial in building our client's reputation as the go-to agency for tech talent in the Western Cape , leveraging your expertise to drive successful placements and cultivate strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for tech and digital roles, from detailed client briefs to successful offer negotiations.
• Proactively source and engage with highly skilled professionals in the technology and digital space.
• Build and maintain a strong network of candidates and clients within the tech ecosystem.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate technical proficiency and cultural fit.
• Provide expert market insights and strategic advice to clients on talent acquisition and compensation within the Stellenbosch tech scene.
• Achieve and exceed placement targets, contributing significantly to the team's success and the firm's growth.

Requirements

• Proven track record as a Recruitment Consultant, with significant experience specializing in Tech and Digital recruitment.
• Demonstrated success in placing candidates in roles such as software engineers, data scientists, product managers, and digital marketers.
• Deep understanding of the technology landscape and current industry trends.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies.
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and an uncapped, performance-based commission structure.
• Opportunity to specialize and become a leader in the booming Tech and Digital recruitment market in Stellenbosch .
• Access to advanced recruitment tools and resources.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking work environment.