Senior Recruitment Consultant - Technology & Digital

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Uncapped commission

Career growth opportunities

State-of-the-art recruitment tools

Remote team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join its remote-first tech practice. You will lead end-to-end recruitment for challenging technology and digital roles, develop strategic sourcing plans, and build consultative relationships with key clients across Randburg and the broader South African tech landscape.

You will mentor juniors and contribute to business development, delivering timely, quality placements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years progressive recruitment experience, with a strong focus on technology and digital roles.
• Proven ability to source passive candidates and build extensive talent networks.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for challenging technology and digital roles.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to attract niche and high-demand talent.
• Build and maintain strong, consultative relationships with key clients in the tech industry.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments and provide expert advice on market trends.
• Manage client expectations and ensure successful, timely placements.
• Mentor and guide junior members of the recruitment team.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and identify new client opportunities.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and their impact on talent acquisition.

Skills

Tech recruitment

Client relationships

Candidate sourcing

Remote work

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier recruitment consultancy renowned for its expertise in the Technology and Digital sectors, is seeking an exceptional Senior Recruitment Consultant to join their established, remote-first practice. This position offers the flexibility of remote work with a strategic focus on serving clients across Randburg, Gauteng, and the wider South African tech landscape. The ideal candidate will possess a proven ability to manage complex recruitment assignments, build lasting client relationships, and attract top-tier tech talent. This is a unique opportunity to drive significant growth and contribute to the success of a leading recruitment firm from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for challenging technology and digital roles.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to attract niche and high-demand talent.
• Build and maintain strong, consultative relationships with key clients in the tech industry.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments and provide expert advice on market trends.
• Manage client expectations and ensure successful, timely placements.
• Mentor and guide junior members of the recruitment team.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and identify new client opportunities.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and their impact on talent acquisition.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in recruitment, with a strong specialization in technology and digital roles.
• Demonstrated success in placing senior-level IT professionals (e.g., Developers, Engineers, Architects, Analysts).
• Exceptional ability to source passive candidates and build extensive talent networks.
• Strong understanding of the South African technology market and talent landscape.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and client management skills.
• Proven ability to thrive in a remote work environment and manage a high workload autonomously.
• Strategic thinking and business development capabilities.
• Relevant tertiary qualification is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and an uncapped commission structure.
• Fully remote working arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Work with a respected leader in technology recruitment.
• Access to state-of-the-art recruitment tools and resources.
• Be part of a forward-thinking and supportive remote team.