Talent Sourcer - Global Tech Recruitment

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global tech recruitment firm is seeking a Talent Sourcer to connect tech talent with high-growth companies. This remote role is ideal for someone with 4+ years of experience in sourcing for tech positions and strong skills in using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter. Responsibilities include sourcing candidates globally and collaborating with consultants on strategies. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience sourcing or recruiting for tech roles in an agency, RPO, or in-house environment.
• Strong understanding of sourcing strategy and Boolean search.
• Self-driven, organised, and able to work independently in a remote setup.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage high-quality candidates across global markets.
• Collaborate with Consultants on search strategies and shortlist reviews.
• Maintain accurate data in ATS and sourcing trackers.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Candidate engagement best practices

Excellent communication skills

LinkedIn Recruiter

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

GitHub

Stack Overflow

Job description

Talent Sourcer - Global Tech Recruitment

Join a fast-scaling global recruitment firm connecting top tech talent with high-growth companies across the Middle East

Remote South Africa | Middle East hours | £1200- £1300/month (R27 600 - R30 000)

About Our Client

Our client is a specialist recruitment firm headquartered in Dubai, focused on connecting top-tier talent with fast-growing companies across the GCC and wider Middle East. They work with venture-backed start-ups, scale-ups, and established tech-driven enterprises, with a global team and a high-performance, remote-first culture.

The Role: Talent Sourcer

This role exists to fuel the delivery of exceptional talent pipelines for high-demand tech and commercial roles across the GCC. You'll be sourcing globally for candidates such as Software Engineers, Product Managers, Data professionals, and more. Based remotely in South Africa, you'll collaborate closely with Consultants based in Dubai, leading sourcing strategies and candidate outreach in a fast-paced, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 4 years' experience sourcing or recruiting for technology roles (Software, Data, Product, Digital)
• Source and engage high-quality candidates across global markets using LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and other platforms
• Screen candidates for technical skills, role fit, and motivation
• Build and maintain talent pools for recurring technical roles
• Map markets and competitors to identify talent trends and salary benchmarks
• Collaborate with Consultants on search strategies, outreach campaigns, and shortlist reviews
• Keep accurate data in ATS and sourcing trackers

About You

• 4+ years of experience sourcing or recruiting for tech roles in an agency, RPO, or in-house environment
• Strong understanding of sourcing strategy, Boolean search, and candidate engagement best practices
• Skilled in using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-driven, organised, and able to work independently in a remote setup
• Familiarity with the GCC/Middle East market, or strong willingness to learn
• Previous experience sourcing across global regions is a strong advantage