Senior Recruitment Consultant - Tech Specialization

Our client, a prominent recruitment consultancy, is seeking to expand its virtual talent acquisition team with a highly motivated and experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will play a pivotal role in sourcing, engaging, and placing top-tier talent across various industries, with a strong emphasis on the technology sector.

This role requires a proactive approach to business development, client relationship management, and candidate experience. As a remote-first organisation, we provide robust virtual infrastructure and support to ensure your success and well‑being. The ideal candidate will be a self‑starter, adept at building and nurturing professional networks, and passionate about connecting exceptional individuals with outstanding career opportunities. Your expertise in understanding complex client needs and identifying ideal candidate profiles will be crucial.

• Spearhead the full recruitment lifecycle for mid-to-senior level positions, primarily focusing on IT and technology roles.
• Proactively identify and engage passive candidates through advanced sourcing strategies across various online platforms and professional networks.
• Build and maintain strong, long‑lasting relationships with a diverse portfolio of clients, understanding their unique hiring challenges and organisational cultures.
• Conduct thorough initial screening and in‑depth interviews to assess candidate suitability, technical skills, and cultural fit.
• Manage candidate expectations, provide constructive feedback, and guide them through the interview and offer process.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies and advertising campaigns.
• Achieve and exceed agreed‑upon placement targets and key performance indicators within designated time frames.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market intelligence, and best practices in recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and tools.

• Proven track record of success as a Recruitment Consultant, preferably with a specialisation in IT or technology recruitment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in agency or in‑house recruitment.
• Demonstrable experience in using various recruitment tools and ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems).
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to build rapport with clients at all levels.
• Self‑motivated, highly organised, and able to work autonomously in a remote setting.
• A proactive and results‑oriented mindset with a passion for recruitment.
• Excellent understanding of the South African job market, particularly within Pietermaritzburg and surrounding regions, is advantageous but not mandatory due to the remote nature.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

• Competitive base salary with an attractive commission structure.
• Opportunity to work in a fully remote, flexible, and supportive environment.
• Access to cutting‑edge recruitment technology and resources.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative team culture, even remotely.
• Exposure to a wide range of exciting client engagements and challenging roles.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing consultancy.