Job Openings Junior Tech Recruiter

About the job 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.  


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