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Senior International RecruiterBlack Pen Recruitment • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Senior International Recruiter

Senior International Recruiter

Black Pen Recruitment • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Black Pen Recruitment partners with international clients to deliver high-impact hiring across fintech technology and professional services. We combine deep market expertise with smart tooling to produce fast high-quality results and an exceptional candidate experience.

Role Overview

Were seeking a high-performing recruiter to lead end-to-end hiring for Microsoft Business Solutions talent globally. You will blend world-class headhunting with AI (incl. ChatGPT) and a modern ATS to build outstanding shortlists while nurturing trusted client relationships.

Job Type : Full Time / Permanent

Location : Cape Town CBD

Workplace : Hybrid

Clients : International (European Timezone)

Required Experience & Skills

  • Prior work experience at Microsoft (essential).
  • 5 years international recruiting (agency or in-house) focused on Microsoft ecosystem talent.
  • Proven headhunting track record for senior and niche roles.
  • Hands-on with a modern ATS (e.g. Greenhouse Lever Workable) and LinkedIn Recruiter.
  • Demonstrated use of AI / ChatGPT in day-to-day recruiting workflows.
  • Strong client management negotiation and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Comfortable working across time zones; deadline-driven with excellent attention to detail.
  • Based in Cape Town (or willing to relocate) and able to work on-site in Cape Town CBD.

Nice to Have

  • Experience recruiting for Microsoft partners / GSIs or large transformation programs.
  • Familiarity with global screening / compliance in recruitment (POPIA / GDPR).
  • Exposure to sales / delivery / PMO recruitment within Microsoft Business Solutions.

    • Success Metrics

  • Time-to-shortlist submit-to-interview offer rate offer acceptance and client & candidate NPS.
  • ATS data accuracy and on-time weekly reporting.
  • Quality of hire feedback at 90-day and 6-month checkpoints.

    • Responsibilities

  • Run full-cycle recruitment (intake sourcing assessment offer) for roles across Dynamics 365 Power Platform Azure and Modern Work.
  • Proactively headhunt scarce skills; conduct market mapping and competitive talent intelligence.
  • Use AI / ChatGPT to accelerate sourcing outreach personalization screening notes and candidate summaries.
  • Maintain disciplined process and data hygiene in the ATS; produce clear pipeline and KPI reporting.
  • Lead client discovery set SLAs deliver weekly updates and advise on compensation and market insights.
  • Orchestrate structured interviews / assessments; manage offers and close talent across regions.
  • Champion an excellent candidate experience and uphold compliance (GDPR / POPIA).

    • What We Offer

  • Competitive base performance incentives / commission.
  • International client exposure and complex mandates.
  • Hybrid work model after 3 months and a collaborative Cape Town CBD office environment.

    • Key Skills

    Time Management,Sourcing,Talent Acquisition,Vendor Management,Taleo,ATS,HR Sourcing,Interviewing,Microsoft Powerpoint,Human Resources,negotiation,Recruiting

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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