Freelancer Mid-Senior Technical Sourcer (South Africa)

• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to deeply understand technical hiring needs, team structures, and role requirements

• Proactively source and engage passive candidates across platforms such as LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and niche communities

• Design and execute advanced sourcing strategies using Boolean search, market mapping, and talent intelligence techniques

• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical and future technical roles

• Conduct initial screening conversations to assess candidate fit, motivation, and alignment

• Provide market insights, including talent availability, competitor activity, and salary benchmarks

• Champion diversity sourcing initiatives and inclusive hiring practices

• Track and report on sourcing metrics and pipeline health

• Continuously refine sourcing processes and contribute to employer branding initiatives

• 5-7 years of experience in technical sourcing or recruitment, preferably within tech or high-growth environments

• Proven experience sourcing for a wide range of technical roles (e.g., Software Engineers, DevOps, Data Engineers, Product/Tech Specialists)

• Strong expertise in Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools

• Demonstrated ability to engage and convert passive candidates

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to operate independently and manage multiple roles simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in international or distributed teams

• Familiarity with the South African and global tech talent markets

• Knowledge of technical stacks, programming languages, and modern development practices

• Experience using recruitment analytics and data to drive decisions

• Background in employer branding or talent marketing initiatives

Key Skills

• Advanced sourcing and research techniques

• Talent mapping and market intelligence

• Relationship building and candidate engagement

• Strategic thinking

• Data analysis and reporting

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• High-impact role in a fast-growing People Tech company.

• Opportunity to shape and scale our growth strategy in international markets.

• Dynamic and collaborative environment aligned with our values.

Originally posted on Himalayas