Senior Technical Recruiter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Performance bonus

Flexible work-life balance

Access to recruitment tools

Job summary

Our client, a fully remote recruitment consultancy, seeks a Senior Technical Recruiter to source and place IT professionals across South Africa. You will manage the full lifecycle, from sourcing through offer negotiation, focusing on software developers, data scientists, DevOps, and cybersecurity specialists.

You will leverage platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and Stack Overflow to attract niche talent, while maintaining strong client relationships in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience specifically in technical recruitment.
• Proven track record of placing Software Engineers, Data Scientists, DevOps, and Cybersecurity specialists.
• Strong understanding of various programming languages, frameworks, and IT infrastructure.
• Excellent sourcing using LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and other platforms.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for technical positions, from sourcing to offer negotiation.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract niche IT talent.
• Conduct in-depth technical interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate skills and experience.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients in the technology sector.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and the IT talent market.

Skills

Technical recruitment

Sourcing platforms

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

GitHub

Stack Overflow

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a specialized recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Recruiter to join their fully remote team. This role focuses on sourcing and placing top-tier talent within the rapidly evolving technology landscape across South Africa. You will work closely with innovative companies to identify and attract IT professionals, including software developers, engineers, and cybersecurity experts. This is a prime opportunity for a seasoned technical recruiter to leverage their expertise in a flexible, remote-first environment and contribute to the growth of cutting-edge tech companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for technical positions, from sourcing to offer negotiation.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to attract niche IT talent.
• Conduct in-depth technical interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate skills and experience.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients in the technology sector.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and the IT talent market.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience specifically in technical recruitment.
• Proven track record of successfully placing candidates in roles such as Software Engineers, Data Scientists, DevOps, and Cybersecurity specialists.
• Strong understanding of various programming languages, frameworks, and IT infrastructure.
• Excellent sourcing skills utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and other platforms.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and an attractive performance-based bonus structure.
• Fully remote working arrangement, offering significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work with exciting clients and cutting-edge technology roles.
• Access to advanced recruitment tools and resources.
• Supportive and collaborative virtual team environment.