Technical Recruitment Lead - IT Infrastructure

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid flexibility

Career development and leadership

Prestigious Pretoria firm

Challenging technical roles

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Incentives for achieving goals

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Impactful IT team shaping

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Technical Recruitment Lead in Pretoria (hybrid) to spearhead IT infrastructure hiring. You will lead a team of recruiters, develop innovative strategies, and manage senior IT roles for key clients.

You will build strong client partnerships, assess candidates technically, and stay ahead of industry trends to deliver top talent for challenging IT infrastructure positions.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical recruitment with a focus on IT infrastructure.
• Experience leading or managing a recruitment team.
• Deep understanding of IT infrastructure domains (networking, cloud AWS/Azure/GCP, server admin, cybersecurity, ITSM).
• Strong candidate sourcing techniques and tools (Boolean/search, social media).
• Excellent client management and business development skills.
• Hybrid work environment requires self-management and collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field preferred.
• Proven ability to meet recruitment targets in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of technical recruiters specializing in IT infrastructure.
• Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract top IT infrastructure talent.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for senior and specialized IT infrastructure roles.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their technical needs and strategic objectives.
• Develop and nurture a strong pipeline for Network Engineers, System Administrators, Cloud Engineers, and Security Specialists.
• Conduct advanced candidate assessments, including technical screening.
• Oversee team performance, set targets and drive results.
• Collaborate with marketing on employer branding for IT infrastructure roles.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in IT infrastructure and the talent market.
• Manage client expectations and provide regular progress updates.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Client management

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Boolean search

Social media recruiting

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent Recruitment Consultancy situated in Pretoria, Gauteng, is looking for a motivated and experienced Technical Recruitment Lead to spearhead their IT Infrastructure recruitment efforts. This is a leadership role requiring a blend of technical recruitment expertise, market knowledge, and team management skills. You will be responsible for developing and executing recruitment strategies, leading a team of recruiters, and ensuring the successful placement of highly skilled IT infrastructure professionals. The role involves working closely with key clients to understand their complex technical requirements and build robust talent pipelines. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to balance office-based collaboration with remote work, providing an ideal environment for impactful contribution. You will be at the forefront of talent acquisition for critical IT roles, ensuring our client's partners secure the best talent in the market. The company values innovation and professional growth, offering a supportive structure for you to excel and lead. Your strategic vision and hands‑on approach will be key to driving success in this vital function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of technical recruiters specializing in IT infrastructure.
• Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract top IT infrastructure talent.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for senior and specialized IT infrastructure roles.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their technical needs and strategic objectives.
• Develop and nurture a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for roles such as Network Engineers, System Administrators, Cloud Engineers, and Security Specialists.
• Conduct advanced candidate assessments, including technical screening.
• Oversee team performance, setting targets and driving results.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop employer branding initiatives for IT infrastructure roles.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in IT infrastructure and the talent market.
• Manage client expectations and provide regular progress updates.

Requirements

• Proven experience in technical recruitment, with a significant portion focused on IT infrastructure roles.
• Demonstrated experience in leading or managing a recruitment team.
• Deep understanding of IT infrastructure domains, including networking, cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), server administration, cybersecurity, and IT service management (ITSM).
• Excellent understanding of candidate sourcing techniques and tools, including Boolean search and social media recruiting.
• Strong client management and business development skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment, demonstrating strong self-management and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed recruitment targets in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid working model offering excellent flexibility.
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• Be part of a leading recruitment consultancy in Pretoria, Gauteng.
• Access to a sophisticated client base and challenging technical roles.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Incentives for achieving team and individual goals.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• A role that allows you to shape IT teams for key organizations.