Tech Recruitment Specialist: IT & Engineering Talent

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and pension plans

Lucrative commission plan

Team-building activities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in a Gauteng-based office is seeking a proactive Recruitment Consultant to specialise in placing tech professionals. You will identify and engage clients seeking IT talent, assess candidates’ technical skills, and guide offers through negotiation, while growing the consultancy’s footprint in the IT and engineering markets.

You will source software developers, engineers and IT support specialists, maintain CRM data, and work in a target-driven, office-based team in Tembisa, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in recruitment for technical roles.
• Strong understanding of technology landscape and IT skill sets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with sourcing and screening tools.
• Knowledge of Tembisa/local Gauteng employment market is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source and attract top-tier candidates for technology roles, including software developers, engineers, and IT support specialists.
• Partner with clients to thoroughly understand their technical requirements and organizational culture.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, verifying technical skills, experience, and soft competencies.
• Manage the offer process, ensuring clear communication and successful negotiation for all parties involved.
• Build and nurture a strong network of IT professionals and client companies within the Gauteng region.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client data within the company's CRM system.

Skills

Tech recruitment

Client management

Candidate screening

Negotiation

Sourcing platforms

Tools

CRM systems

Sourcing platforms

Job description

Placements24 in a Gauteng-based office is seeking a proactive Recruitment Consultant to specialise in placing tech professionals. You will identify and engage clients seeking IT talent, assess candidates’ technical skills, and guide offers through negotiation, while growing the consultancy’s footprint in the IT and engineering markets.

You will source software developers, engineers and IT support specialists, maintain CRM data, and work in a target-driven, office-based team in Tembisa, with