Cape Town City Centre: Specialist IT / Tech Recruiter – Cape Town

A dynamic company is seeking a Specialist IT / Tech Recruiter with strong experience sourcing, screening, and placing technology professionals across software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and support environments. Skilled in partnering with technical hiring managers, translating complex requirements into effective recruitment strategies, and delivering high-quality talent in fast-paced, competitive markets. Key Skills & Competencies IT & technical talent acquisition Technical sourcing & Boolean search Stakeholder & hiring manager engagement Candidate assessment & screening ATS & recruitment systems Tech market mapping & talent pipelining Interview coordination & offer management Strong communication & negotiation skills Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end IT and technical recruitment lifecycle Partner with technical managers to define role requirements, tech stacks, and hiring priorities Draft and post technical job adverts across job boards, LinkedIn, and niche tech platforms Source candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, databases, referrals, networking, and headhunting Screen candidates for technical skills, experience, and cultural fit Conduct competency-based and technical pre-screen interviews Coordinate technical assessments, interviews, and feedback processes Manage offer negotiations, counteroffers, and placement closure Ensure compliance with labor legislation and internal recruitment policies Maintain ATS records, recruitment metrics, and hiring reports Qualifications & Experience Qualification in HR, IT, Psychology, or related field (advantageous) 2 years’ experience in IT / technical recruitment (agency or in-house) Exposure to Agile, SDLC, and modern tech environments (advantageous)