Black Pen Recruitment

Senior International Recruiter (Fintech/iGaming/Microsoft/Agency)

Black Pen Recruitment  •  Cape Town, ZA (Hybrid)  •  4 months ago
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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.

Were seeking a high-performing recruiter to lead end-to-end hiring for Microsoft Business Solutions talent globally or iGaming industry or Fintech or Sales. 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: Onsite/Hybrid

Clients: International

Required Experience & Skills

  • 5+ years international recruiting (agency) is essential
  • 3- 5 years work experience in Recruitment for Microsoft, Fintech or iGaming is essential
  • Proven headhunting track record for senior and niche roles.
  • Hands-on with a modern ATS (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Workable, Manatal) 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.
  • iGaming industry or Fintech
  • 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.

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.
Black Pen Recruitment

About Black Pen Recruitment

Black Pen Recruitment is the leading recruitment agency in fintech and cryptocurrency across Africa. From our headquarters in Cape Town, South Africa, we've been at the forefront of specialised recruitment since 2012, carving out a distinct niche in the landscape of financial technology. Our success story is rooted in our ability to identify top-tier talent and match them with leading companies in the industry. With over 180 clients worldwide and over 120,000 candidates in our database, we've built partnerships with Startups, Scale-ups, SMEs, and Corporates, driving growth and innovation every step of the way. We have also expanded our reach into key sectors including e-Commerce, Digital Banking, SaaS, Tech, and Travel/Tourism.

Black Pen Recruitment stands as a dedicated partner in growing your team, with over a decade of experience. Driven by a vision to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity in the growing fintech and cryptocurrency sectors, we've built a formidable team of internationally trained recruiters who share a passion for excellence and dedication. With a strategic presence in Malta, we have established a global footprint, nurturing relationships with clients worldwide. Our journey has been defined by navigating the frontier of finance and technology, driving excellence in every partnership we forge.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2012
Website
blackpenrecruitment.com
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