Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruitment Specialist to join our team in Johannesburg. As a key member of our recruitment department, you will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates to ensure we put forward the best quality candidates to clients for various technical roles. If you are looking to take your career to the next level and maximize your growth potential, then this is the right opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Source, Screen, and interview candidates to ensure we put forward the best quality candidates to clients for various technical roles
- Keep up to date with latest industry trends to ensure candidates can be evaluated against industry-standard assessments
- Generate new leads using your IT network of contacts
- Network online and offline with potential candidates to promote our employer brand and ensure we attract the best professionals
- Build relationships and coordinate with IT leaders to understand departmental goals and forecast hiring needs
- Write and post technical job descriptions on specialist IT job boards, social media and any other relevant channels
- Interview candidates combining various methods (e.g., structured interviews, technical assessments and behavioral questions)
- Build a candidate CRM to ensure a solid pipeline of qualified candidates – ensuring candidate is kept updated
- Participate in tech conferences and meetups to network with IT professionals
- Keep up to date with new technological trends in order to form strategic conversations with clients on future hiring needs
Requirements
- Strong experience in IT or Tech recruitment
- 4-5 years of sales, development, or client development roles
- Proven work experience in recruitment – ideally as a Technical Recruiter
- Hands-on experience with various interview formats (e.g., Teams, Zoom, Google Hangouts)
- Technical expertise with an ability to understand and explain job requirements for IT roles
- Experience using LinkedIn Talent Solutions to source quality candidates
Qualifications
- Degree in HR, communications, marketing, or similar advantageous
How to Apply
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About Other IT/Computer Jobs in Gauteng
The IT and computer industry is one of the most dynamic and growing sectors in Gauteng, with a thriving job market that offers a wide range of opportunities for career advancement.
In terms of salary ranges, IT professionals in Gauteng can expect to earn anywhere from R800 000 per annum for junior positions to over R2 million for senior executives. The average salary for software engineers is around R1.5 million, while data analysts can earn between R900 000 and R1.2 million. With experience and skills, IT professionals in Gauteng can expect significant salary increases, with some roles offering bonuses and benefits that can increase their overall remuneration.
To succeed in the IT industry in Gauteng, candidates need to possess a range of key skills, including programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++, as well as experience with databases, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are also essential for success in this field. Additionally, knowledge of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) and Agile methodologies can be highly valued by employers.
Several major companies and industries in Gauteng are currently hiring IT professionals, including technology firms such as Microsoft, IBM, and Oracle, as well as banks and financial institutions like Standard Bank and Nedbank. The finance industry is also a significant employer of IT staff, with roles ranging from software development to data analytics and cybersecurity.
Career growth opportunities are abundant in the IT industry in Gauteng, with many companies investing heavily in employee training and development programs. With experience and skills, IT professionals can move into senior leadership positions or start their own businesses, while also pursuing further education and certifications. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is also a significant employer of IT staff, with roles ranging from software development to data analytics and cybersecurity.
Overall, the IT industry in Gauteng offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities for job seekers with the right skills and experience. With salaries that are competitive with those offered by major companies globally, there has never been a better time to pursue a career in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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