Job Description

🌍 Location: South Africa (Cape Town or Johannesburg)

As a Tech Talent Partner, you’ll join a global financial services organisation , supporting a high-impact technology recruitment project. This role is focused on proactive sourcing, market mapping, and building strong pipelines of top-tier technical talent across multiple disciplines.

You’ll work closely with Talent Acquisition teams and stakeholders to identify, engage, and deliver high-quality candidates in a fast-paced, US-aligned recruitment environment.

🤝 What You’ll Be Doing

• Source and identify high-quality technology talent across multiple skill sets and markets
• Provide dedicated sourcing support to Talent Acquisition teams across technical hiring requirements
• Conduct proactive headhunting and detailed market mapping for hard-to-fill roles
• Build and maintain strong, long-term talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Partner closely with recruiters and stakeholders to support end-to-end delivery
• Leverage multiple sourcing channels including direct search, research, and talent intelligence tools
• Track and maintain accurate records of sourcing activity and candidate engagement
• Engage passive candidates and drive initial interest in key technical opportunities

🔎 What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience as a Technical Sourcer, Talent Researcher, or Technical Talent Partner
• Proven ability to source passive technical talent in competitive markets
• Experience supporting recruitment teams in fast-paced, high-volume environments
• Strong understanding of technical roles such as software engineering, infrastructure, data, and cloud
• Excellent research, sourcing, and candidate engagement skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team
• Comfortable working US hours - from approx 2pm to 10pm
• A proactive, delivery-focused mindset with strong attention to detail

❓ Why Join aston holmes

At aston holmes, recruitment goes beyond filling roles, they act as catalysts for growth. Guided by the principles of audacity, legacy, and unity, the business focuses on building high-performing teams while creating meaningful impact.

What you can expect:

• A flexible hybrid working model across teams

• Exposure to international recruitment environments

• Opportunities to contribute to company-wide initiatives, including work with their NGO, Holmies in the Community

• A strong culture of learning and development, supported by book and audiobook incentives

🏆 Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Flexible working hours, supporting work-life integration

• Access to learning and development incentives

• Opportunities to work on impactful projects aligned to personal passions

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