Lead IT Recruitment Consultant

Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy, is seeking an experienced and driven Lead IT Recruitment Consultant to establish and lead their remote IT division. This is a unique opportunity to build a specialized recruitment function from the ground up, focusing on sourcing and placing top IT professionals in both permanent and contract roles. Operating in a fully remote capacity, you will leverage your extensive network and deep understanding of the technology landscape to deliver exceptional recruitment solutions to a diverse client portfolio.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in defining the recruitment strategy, mentoring a remote team, and driving business growth. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a remote-first environment and possesses a passion for technology recruitment.

• Design and execute a comprehensive IT recruitment strategy, focusing on key technology domains and market trends.
• Lead and mentor a team of remote IT recruitment specialists, providing guidance, support, and performance management.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for IT roles, from initial client consultation to final offer acceptance.
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with technology clients, understanding their business needs and staffing requirements.
• Proactively source, engage, and build a strong pipeline of high-quality IT professionals across various specializations (e.g., software development, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data science).
• Conduct in-depth technical and behavioral assessments to ensure candidates possess the required skills and cultural fit.
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques and a wide array of recruitment tools and platforms to reach passive candidates.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and their impact on the IT talent market.
• Drive business development efforts within the IT recruitment sector, identifying new client opportunities.

• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of proven experience in IT recruitment, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior consultant role.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting for a broad spectrum of IT roles, from junior developers to senior architects and IT leadership positions.
• In-depth knowledge of the technology industry and current IT trends.
• Experience working in a remote or hybrid work environment, with excellent remote collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Linked In Recruiter, and other relevant recruitment technologies.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills tailored for a remote setting.
• Strong business acumen and a proven ability to drive revenue growth.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work autonomously.

• Opportunity to lead and shape a new remote IT recruitment division.
• Competitive base salary and uncapped commission structure.
• Flexible working hours and the freedom of a fully remote role based in Tembisa, Gauteng, or anywhere within South Africa.
• Access to state-of-the-art recruitment technology and resources.
• Significant potential for career growth and leadership development.
• Work with a diverse range of innovative technology clients.
• A supportive and forward-thinking organizational culture.