Senior Talent Acquisition Lead - Remote-First Tech Hiring

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Annual leave

Remote work stipend

Professional development

Inclusive virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead remote recruitment efforts for a fast-growing technology firm based in Port Elizabeth. You will design scalable strategies, source top talent, and partner with hiring managers to ensure a seamless interview process.

This remote-first role requires a strategic thinker with 5+ years of experience, strong sourcing skills including Boolean search and LinkedIn Recruiter, and a deep commitment to candidate experience and employer

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of talent acquisition experience.
• Experience in remote or remote-first environments.
• Proficiency with ATS and recruitment tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies across technical and non-technical roles.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates to build a high-quality pipeline.
• Partner with hiring managers to define requirements and interview processes.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle from initial contact to offer.
• Utilize sourcing channels including job boards, social media, and direct sourcing.
• Build relationships with candidates and ensure a positive experience.
• Track metrics and report on pipeline and time-to-hire.
• Stay updated on market trends and recruitment techniques.
• Champion diversity and inclusion in talent practices.
• Collaborate with HR on onboarding and retention.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Remote recruitment

Interviewing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

ATS systems

Boolean search

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead remote recruitment efforts for a fast-growing technology firm based in Port Elizabeth. You will design scalable strategies, source top talent, and partner with hiring managers to ensure a seamless interview process.

This remote-first role requires a strategic thinker with 5+ years of experience, strong sourcing skills including Boolean search and LinkedIn Recruiter, and a deep commitment to candidate experience and employer