Junior Tech Recruiter

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 

One-year contract (with the possibility to extend).

COMPANY:

An IT Solutions company based in Cape Town.

LOCATION: 

Fully remote.

JOB OVERVIEW: 

You will be responsible for the full life cycle of recruiting for the IT Staffing Division.  

To be successful in the role, you will have a proven track record in sourcing the best talent for a variety of IT positions. You will be considered an expert at interviewing using a range of techniques to understand candidates' motivations and aspirations, as well as their career history. You will be required to match the candidate's skillset with an in-depth understanding of the technical specification of the job and the specialised functions of the vacant role in the organisation.  
To be a great recruiter, you can't just post and pray - we want hunters! We are elevating our talent across the board, and you are the face of the organisation. We want you to bring new ideas, be a team player and take initiative. 


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• The candidate must have their own laptop.
• The candidate must have access to good internet.
• The candidate must have a stable remote working/office environment.

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION: 

• Work with hiring managers to clarify and understand requirements.  
  
• Establishing and maintaining client relationships.
• Source both internal and external positions.
• Source candidates using a variety of head-hunting methods, including recruitment software, search engines and social media.
• Initiate candidate vetting, background checks, reference checks, etc.
• Understand candidates' motivations and aspirations, as well as their career history.
• Match candidate CVs with job specifications.
• Coordinate and conduct virtual interviews with hiring managers via the COO.
• Coach candidates on interview techniques and best practices, ensuring they are all confident in interviewing and the legal framework surrounding interviewing.
• Use company software to document the recruitment process.
• Use the company recruitment platform for record-keeping on candidates.
• Ensure compliance with POPIA policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the COO and MD.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

• Knowledge of software/application development, project management, business intelligence, IT consulting, cloud technologies, and other related technologies.  
  
• Understanding of the technical recruiting lifecycle and various sourcing methods (LinkedIn, job platforms, etc.)  
  
• Strong focus on candidate and customer experiences.  
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
  
• Must possess an assertive, outgoing and persuasive personality.  
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, remain open to others' ideas and exhibit a willingness to try new things.  
  
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow, use time efficiently and operate under pressure.  
  
• Must be adaptable to changing priorities and requirements, with experience in managing up.  
  
• Acute attention to detail.  
  
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organisational levels.  
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 

• Matric Certificate.
  
• Relevant tertiary qualification.
  

 EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• At least two years of experience in recruitment.
  

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:

• Experience working on an ATS or CRM system.
  
• Experience working with recruitment software.
• Experience working with Microsoft Teams.
• Experience working with a project management/planning tool.
  

**Please note: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.