Intermediate IT Recruiter

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Role Purpose The Intermediate IT Recruiter will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, assessing, and hiring high-quality technology professionals to support the company's 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 3–5 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: