Senior Technical Recruiter

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive commission structure

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to source and place IT and engineering professionals for a demanding client base. You will apply advanced sourcing techniques to identify passive and active candidates for complex roles, and build strong client relationships to drive successful placements.

Lead end-to-end recruitment across software development, IT infrastructure, and engineering domains with a strategic approach to candidate engagement, negotiation, and

Qualifications

• 4+ years in technical recruitment with IT/engineering focus.
• Proven success filling niche and hard-to-fill roles.
• Strong understanding of programming concepts, IT infrastructure.
• Proficient with sourcing tools, social media, ATS.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for software, engineering, and IT roles.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract niche talent.
• Build and maintain a network of IT professionals.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical positions.
• Collaborate with clients on requirements and culture.

Skills

Technical recruitment

Sourcing strategies

Candidate interviewing

ATS

Client relationships

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent recruitment consultancy, is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Recruiter to join their team in Richards Bay . This specialized role focuses on sourcing and placing top-tier IT and engineering professionals for a demanding client base. You will utilize your deep understanding of the technical landscape and advanced sourcing techniques to identify passive and active candidates for complex roles. This is an ideal opportunity for a technical recruitment expert to make a significant impact, build strong client relationships, and advance their career in a challenging yet rewarding sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for specialized technical positions, including software development, engineering, and IT infrastructure.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to attract niche technical talent.
• Build and maintain a robust network of IT professionals and engage with them proactively.
• Manage the full recruitment process for technical roles, ensuring a positive candidate and client experience.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their technical requirements, team dynamics, and company culture.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in technical recruitment, with a strong understanding of IT and engineering domains.
• Proven success in sourcing candidates for niche and hard-to-fill technical roles.
• Excellent understanding of technical concepts, programming languages, and IT infrastructure.
• Proficiency in using various sourcing tools, social media, and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive commission structure.
• Hybrid work model providing a blend of office and remote flexibility in Richards Bay .
• Access to industry-leading recruitment tools and resources.
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialization in technical recruitment.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment focused on achieving excellence.