Intermediate IT Recruiter

Role Purpose

The Intermediate IT Recruiter will be responsible for sourcing attracting assessing and hiring high-quality technology professionals to support the companys growth objectives. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end recruitment processes build strong talent pipelines partner with hiring managers and ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition through to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business requirements technical skills project demands and hiring priorities.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies for technical and non-technical positions.
• Source candidates through various channels including:
  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Job portals (PNet CareerJunction Indeed etc.)
  • Internal databases
  • Referrals
  • Networking events
  • Social media platforms
  • Direct headhunting
• Screen CVs and conduct competency-based interviews.
• Assess technical suitability and cultural fit of candidates.
• Manage offer negotiations and candidate placement processes.
• Conduct reference checks and background verification where required.

Talent Pipeline Development

• Build and maintain talent pools for frequently recruited positions.
• Develop passive candidate networks within key technology sectors.
• Maintain an up-to-date recruitment database and applicant tracking system.
• Create succession pipelines for critical and scarce skills roles.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and business leaders.
• Provide recruitment market intelligence salary benchmarking and hiring trends.
• Deliver regular recruitment progress updates and reporting.
• Advise hiring managers on recruitment best practices and market availability of skills.

Recruitment Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate recruitment records and candidate documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies POPIA labour legislation and recruitment best practices.
• Prepare recruitment reports and metrics.
• Support onboarding and employee integration processes.

Typical Roles to Recruit

The successful candidate will recruit for positions such as:

• Software Developers (.NET Java Python Full Stack)
• Business Analysts
• Project Managers
• Scrum Masters
• Data Engineers
• Data Scientists
• Cloud Engineers
• DevOps Engineers
• Cybersecurity Specialists
• Network Engineers
• Systems Engineers
• Technical Support Professionals
• Solutions Architects
• Account Managers
• Sales Executives
• Professional Services Consultants
• Managed Services Resources

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Industrial Psychology Business Administration or related field (advantageous).
• Relevant recruitment certifications advantageous.

Experience

• 35 years recruitment experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience specifically recruiting for IT and technology roles.
• Experience within an IT consulting technology services software development systems integration or staffing environment.
• Proven experience managing multiple vacancies simultaneously.

Required Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of:

• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Cloud technologies (Azure AWS Google Cloud)
• Cybersecurity roles
• Data and analytics technologies
• Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Technology consulting environments

Competencies

Essential Skills

• Excellent sourcing and headhunting abilities
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills
• Stakeholder management
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Relationship building
• Time management and prioritization
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving and critical thinking

Personal Attributes

• Results-driven
• Self-motivated
• Professional and ethical
• Resilient under pressure
• Highly organized
• Customer-service oriented
• Collaborative team player
• Passionate about technology recruitment

Advantageous Experience

• Recruitment within technology consulting environments.
• Experience recruiting scarce and highly specialized technology skills.
• Use of LinkedIn Recruiter and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Knowledge of South African labour legislation and POPIA.
• Experience recruiting for both permanent and contract positions.

Email:

• Negotiating
• Sourcing