Senior Remote Recruitment Consultant - IT

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 750,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Uncapped commission

Career progression

State-of-the-art recruitment tools

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior IT Recruitment Consultant to join a fully remote team that supports clients nationwide from Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will recruit senior IT professionals, mentor junior consultants virtually, and contribute to high-impact business development initiatives.

The role demands a strong IT recruitment background, exceptional communication, and the discipline to thrive in a self-managed, remote work environment with a national reach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in recruitment, with substantial IT/Tech focus.
• Proven success in senior roles handling complex, high-volume requisitions.
• Expertise sourcing passive IT candidates using advanced methods.
• Comfort working fully remote from home.
• Excellent virtual communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with ATS, recruitment software, and online collaboration tools.
• Strong knowledge of IT specializations (software, security, data, cloud).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• High motivation, organization, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle recruitment for IT roles, from junior to senior levels, remotely.
• Build relationships with IT clients across South Africa via virtual channels.
• Proactively source and engage top IT talent using advanced search methods.
• Conduct technical screening and behavioral interviews via video.
• Present qualified candidates with feedback and market insights.
• Manage offers, negotiate, and onboard new hires.
• Mentor junior remote recruiters.
• Stay updated on tech trends affecting the talent market.

Skills

IT recruitment

Candidate sourcing

Remote work

Stakeholder management

Interviews & assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

ATS systems

Online collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent recruitment consultancy, is actively seeking an experienced Senior Remote Recruitment Consultant specializing in Information Technology to join their established, fully remote team. While the role is remote, it supports clients nationally, drawing talent from across South Africa, with the company having a significant presence or historical base in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. This position requires a seasoned IT recruiter with a proven ability to manage complex tech requisitions, build strong relationships with hiring managers in the IT sector, and source high-caliber technical professionals. You will be expected to lead recruitment processes, mentor junior consultants virtually, and contribute to strategic business development initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills, a deep understanding of the IT landscape, and the discipline to thrive in a self-managed, remote work environment. This role offers the perfect blend of remote flexibility and high-impact recruitment, allowing you to leverage your expertise on a national scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle for a variety of IT roles, from junior developer positions to senior architect and management roles, operating remotely.


• Develop and maintain strong, productive relationships with key IT clients across South Africa via virtual communication channels.


• Proactively source and engage with top IT talent using advanced search techniques, job boards, professional networks, and referrals.


• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, including technical screening and behavioral interviews, via video conferencing.


• Present highly qualified candidates to clients, providing detailed feedback and market insights.


• Manage the offer process, including negotiation and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience for new hires.


• Mentor and guide junior remote recruitment consultants, sharing expertise in IT recruitment.


• Stay abreast of the latest technology trends and their impact on the talent market.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of recruitment experience, with a significant portion dedicated to IT or Technology recruitment.


• Demonstrated success in a senior recruitment role, with a proven ability to handle complex and high-volume requisitions.


• Exceptional skills in sourcing passive candidates within the IT sector using advanced methodologies.


• Proven experience and comfort working effectively in a fully remote, home-based setting.


• Excellent virtual communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.


• Proficiency with recruitment software, ATS systems, and online collaboration tools.


• Strong understanding of various IT specializations (e.g., software development, cybersecurity, data science, cloud computing).


• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.


• High level of self-motivation, organization, and time management skills.

Benefits

• Fully remote position offering significant flexibility and autonomy.


• Competitive salary coupled with an attractive, uncapped commission structure.


• Opportunities for career advancement into leadership positions within the remote team.


• Be part of a respected consultancy that values remote work and national reach, with roots in Port Elizabeth.


• Access to state-of-the-art recruitment tools and a supportive virtual environment.


• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.


• The chance to work on impactful IT hiring projects for leading organizations.