Job Description

IT CLIENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST - REMOTE - CAPE TOWN/PRETORIA/JOHANNESBURG
Key Responsibilities:
Business Development

• Drive lead generation, new client acquisition, and sales growth.
• Identify new business opportunities and secure long-term partnerships.
• Develop and implement strategies to enter new markets and expand our footprint.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop tailored staffing solutions for clients.
• Conduct market research to stay ahead of tech trends and emerging opportunities.
• Deliver weekly and monthly activity reports to senior management.

Recruitment Delivery

• Manage end-to-end IT recruitment cycles (sourcing, screening, interviewing & placement).
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of software engineers, developers, analysts, and technical specialists.
• Match candidates to client needs quickly and accurately.
• Maintain excellent candidate relationships through consistent communication and professional handling of each assignment

Requirements:

• Matric (essential).
• Minimum 2-3 years of IT technical recruitment experience.
• Proven track record in sales, business development and client acquisition.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle.
• Ability to build strong client relationships and deliver consistently under pressure.
• Understanding of technical roles, software development environments, and the IT hiring landscape.

Preferred (Value-Add)

• Experience working in a start-up or high-growth recruitment environment.
• Existing network of clients or tech professionals.
• Ability to independently manage your desk and drive revenue.
• Comfortable using recruitment systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and sourcing tools.
• Ability to pitch solutions confidently to decision-makers (CTOs, Heads of Engineering, Talent Managers).

What We Offer

• Competitive basic salary + strong commission structure.
• High earning potential based on performance.
• Remote working with flexible business travel structure.
• Supportive leadership and growth-focused environment.

Skills Required