Recruitment Consultant

• Identify and source high-calibre IT professionals (e.g., software developers, data scientists, cybersecurity specialists, cloud architects) using job boards, social media (LinkedIn, GitHub), networking events, and referrals.

• Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to attract passive candidates in a competitive market.

• Build and maintain a talent pool for current and future IT roles.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand technical job requirements and create detailed job descriptions.

• Screen CVs, conduct initial telephonic/video interviews, and assess candidates’ technical and cultural fit.

• Coordinate technical assessments, panel interviews, and reference checks.

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring timely communication with candidates and stakeholders.

• Build strong relationships with clients (for agency recruiters) or internal hiring managers (for in-house recruiters).

• Provide market insights on IT skills demand, salary benchmarks, and recruitment trends in South Africa.

• Act as a brand ambassador, promoting the organization/client’s employer value proposition.

• Ensure recruitment processes comply with South African labour laws (e.g., Employment Equity Act, POPIA).

• Maintain accurate candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Prepare recruitment reports and metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, source effectiveness).

• The ability to learn quickly and be prepared to understand emerging technologies, and in-demand skills (e.g., Python, AWS, DevOps).

• Monitor competitor hiring practices and market conditions in South Africa’s IT sector.

• Experience:

• Proven track record of working with inbound and outbound sales.

• Experience dealing with both clients and candidates at all levels

• Experience using Professional platforms for sales and business development

• Strong telephone communication skills

• Strong negotiation skills

• The ability to perform under pressure

• Knowledge:

• Understanding the sales environment and knowing how to deal with people from all verticals of the market

• Familiarity with South African IT job market, salary ranges, and skills shortages.

• Personal Drive to be successful and recognising the need to put in hard work to achieve targets.

• The ability to look for solutions to problems

• Show empathy and the ability to guide and assist candidates in decision making.

• Technical Skills:

• Proficient in sourcing techniques (Boolean searches, X-ray searches).

• Ability to assess technical CVs and understand job-specific terminology.

• Competence in Microsoft Office Suite and recruitment software.

• Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with candidates and stakeholders.

• Strong negotiation skills for salary discussions and offer management.

• Time management and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

• Resilience and adaptability to handle rejection and market challenges.

• Proactive and results-driven with a passion for connecting people with opportunities.

• Curious and eager to learn about new technologies and industry developments.

• Ethical and professional, maintaining confidentiality and fairness in recruitment.

• Team player with the ability to work independently when required.

• Office-based

• Standard working hours with flexibility to accommodate candidate availability (e.g., evening interviews).

• Salary: Market-related, based on experience (Basic salary plus commission).

• Submit your CV and a cover letter to [

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial interview.

• The recruitment process may include a practical sourcing exercise or role-play.

Sabenza IT