Senior Recruitment Consultant - Technology

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Training resources

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant with a technology focus to place top IT and tech professionals. Based in Klerksdorp, this role supports clients across North West and beyond, with a fully remote work setup and a strong emphasis on consultative staffing.

The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years in technology recruiting, a deep network in IT, and proficiency with ATS and social sourcing to deliver client-focused recruitment solutions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in recruitment consultancy, technology focus.
• Proven success recruiting IT roles (development, infrastructure, data).
• Strong communication, negotiation and client-facing skills.
• Proficient with recruitment technology, ATS, and social sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle for technology roles (software, IT infra, cybersecurity, data).
• Source, screen, and interview technology candidates for technical and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain relationships with technology clients and understand their hiring needs.
• Utilize sourcing techniques and recruitment platforms to attract niche tech talent.
• Negotiate offers and manage onboarding for candidates.
• Stay updated on tech trends and their impact on talent markets.

Skills

Tech recruitment

Full lifecycle recruitment

ATS proficiency

Social media sourcing

Client-facing

Remote work

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a specialist recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Recruitment Consultant with expertise in the technology sector. This role, based in Klerksdorp , focuses on placing top IT and tech professionals with leading companies across North West and beyond. You will leverage your deep understanding of the tech landscape and your extensive network to identify and attract top talent. This position is ideal for a candidate who excels in a remote working environment, possesses strong consultative skills, and is passionate about the rapidly evolving world of technology recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for technology roles, including software development, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data science.
• Source, screen, and interview highly skilled technology candidates, assessing both technical and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients in the technology industry, understanding their unique hiring needs.
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques and recruitment platforms to attract niche tech talent.
• Negotiate offers and manage the onboarding process for candidates.
• Stay abreast of emerging technology trends and their impact on the talent market.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in recruitment consultancy, with a specialization in the technology sector.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting for various IT roles, including development, infrastructure, and data.
• Strong understanding of the South African technology job market.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency in using recruitment technology, ATS, and social media for sourcing.
• Ability to thrive in a remote, fast-paced environment and manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and uncapped commission structure.
• Fully remote working arrangement with flexible hours.
• Access to specialized training and resources for tech recruitment.
• Opportunity to work with innovative technology companies.
• Collaborative virtual team environment with growth opportunities.