Senior IT Recruitment Consultant - Cloud & DevOps
A senior IT recruitment consultant role in Pietermaritzburg (hybrid) managing end-to-end hiring for cloud and DevOps positions — sourcing and placing cloud architects, SREs, and DevOps engineers. Requires deep familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD tooling plus 4+ years of IT recruiting experience.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Minimum 4 years of experience in IT recruitment with a strong focus on Cloud and DevOps specializations
- Proven ability to recruit for roles such as Cloud Engineers, SREs, DevOps Engineers, Solutions Architects, and CI/CD Specialists
- Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps tools and practices
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Capability to work effectively within a hybrid work structure
- Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment databases
- Proactive, results-driven, and highly organized approach to recruitment
- Passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learning
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Human Resources, or a related discipline
Full description
About the Role
Our client, a dynamic recruitment consultancy, is seeking a Senior IT Recruitment Consultant to specialize in Cloud and DevOps roles. This position is based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, and operates on a Hybrid model, offering a mix of office-based teamwork and remote autonomy. You will be crucial in sourcing, assessing, and placing highly skilled professionals in areas such as cloud architecture, site reliability engineering, and DevOps implementation. This role is ideal for an experienced IT recruiter looking to deepen their expertise in a rapidly evolving and in-demand technology niche, serving clients across KwaZulu-Natal and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for cloud and DevOps positions.
- Proactively source candidates with expertise in AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, etc.
- Conduct detailed technical screening and behavioural interviews to assess candidate suitability.
- Develop and nurture strong relationships with key clients in the technology sector.
- Utilize advanced sourcing techniques to identify and engage with passive candidates in the cloud and DevOps space.
- Present well-qualified candidates to clients, providing insightful feedback and market intelligence.
- Negotiate offers and manage the candidate onboarding process effectively.
- Stay current with the latest trends, tools, and methodologies in cloud computing and DevOps.
- Meet and exceed placement targets while ensuring a superior candidate and client experience.
Requirements
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in IT recruitment, with a strong focus on Cloud and DevOps specializations.
- Proven ability to recruit for roles such as Cloud Engineers, SREs, DevOps Engineers, Solutions Architects, and CI/CD Specialists.
- Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps tools and practices.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Capability to work effectively within a Hybrid work structure.
- Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and various recruitment databases.
- A proactive, results-driven, and highly organized approach to recruitment.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Human Resources, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learning.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package with performance-related bonuses.
- Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund options.
- Ongoing opportunities for professional development and career advancement in IT recruitment.