Tech Recruitment Specialist

60 Degrees; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a 360 Tech Recruiter to drive business development and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of tech recruitment experience and a strong business development instinct. This role offers competitive compensation, complete ownership of placements, and an opportunity to be part of a strategic rebrand with significant growth potential.

Benefits

Competitive salary with commission

20 days of leave plus a volunteer day

Flexible working hours

Access to learning incentives

Opportunities for impactful projects

Qualifications

• 4+ years of agency-side tech recruitment experience.
• Proven track record in high performance across various industries.
• Strong instinct for business development and closing deals.

Responsibilities

• Own the full 360 recruitment lifecycle.
• Drive business development and build client relationships.
• Leverage the research team for insights while managing your portfolio.

Skills

Tech recruitment experience

Business development instincts

Sourcing and candidate engagement

Energy and ambition

Commercial acumen

Interest in tech

Job description

Location: Johannesburg

Website: www.60degrees.com

This is a big one.

60 Degrees is entering a new era. As the contingent arm of aston holmes, we're launching a bold new re-brand with a growing global footprint and a deep portfolio of technical clients across fintech, automotive, gaming, payments, and more.

We’re looking for a proven 360 Tech Recruiter who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and knows how to unlock commercial value through smart business development, sharp delivery, and lasting client partnerships.

This isn’t just a delivery role. You’ll be building and managing your own portfolio, shaping how we show up to market, owning client relationships end-to-end, and delivering high-impact tech talent where it matters most.

Whether you're based in Johannesburg, you'll be part of a tight-knit, strategic team operating at pace with the firepower of a research team behind you and the autonomy to run with what you build.

What you will be doing

• Owning the full 360 recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, pitching, placing, and everything in between.
• Driving business development, spotting opportunities, opening doors, and building lasting client relationships.
• Partnering closely with clients across high-growth industries (think gaming, fintech, automotive, payments, ISP).
• Leveraging the research team for market insights and candidate sourcing but keeping full ownership of your portfolio and fees.
• Working across South Africa, the UK, US, UAE, and Africa with growing international exposure as we scale globally.
• Delivering with pace and precision in a performance-driven environment that rewards initiative and results.

What we are looking for

• 4+ years of tech recruitment experience (agency side), with a track record of high performance across industries.
• Strong business development instincts, you enjoy the chase and you know how to close.
• Solid experience in sourcing and candidate engagement, with a knack for finding top talent in competitive markets.
• Energy, ambition, and longevity, we’re looking for someone who’s in it to build.
• Commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and confidence owning client relationships end-to-end.
• A genuine interest in tech, you don’t need to code, but you do need to talk the language and get the space.

Why join 60 Degrees (part of the aston holmes group)

At 60 Degrees, we’re not your average agency. We move with pace, think strategically, and deliver with intention. We’re backed by a global brand (aston holmes), have serious growth plans across multiple markets, and offer autonomy without the nonsense.

• You’ll own 100% of your placements, no 50/50 splits, even with research support.
• You’ll be part of a rebrand with real momentum, a chance to shape, not just follow.
• You’ll have flexibility, high trust, and space to run, but always with strategic backing.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive salary with rewarding commission structures.
• 20 days of leave, plus a day dedicated to volunteering.
• Flexible working hours, we believe in work-life integration.
• Access to learning incentives, because we’re big on growth.
• Opportunities to work on impactful projects that align with your passions.

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