The Role
Source and engage passive technical candidates across multiple platforms, build talent pipelines, conduct initial screens, and advise recruiters and hiring managers on talent markets and salary benchmarks. The role develops Boolean search and market-mapping strategies, tracks sourcing metrics, supports diversity initiatives, and contributes to employer branding while managing multiple technical searches independently.
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About BlueQuo
At BlueQuo, we’re building something big, a fast-growing company powered by people who love talent management, technology, and the growth world. We tackle challenges and make a real impact. We’re a 20-person startup with high energy, a collaborative mindset, and the ambition to do things right from the start.
We are looking for an experienced Mid-Senior Technical Sourcer for our client based in Cape Town, South Africa. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong track record of sourcing high-quality technical talent across multiple disciplines.
As a strategic partner to recruiters and hiring managers, you will play a critical role in building robust talent pipelines, engaging passive candidates, and driving innovative sourcing strategies to support business growth.
As a strategic partner to recruiters and hiring managers, you will play a critical role in building robust talent pipelines, engaging passive candidates, and driving innovative sourcing strategies to support business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- 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
Benefits
- 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.
Skills Required
- 5-7 years of experience in technical sourcing or recruitment
- Experience sourcing Software Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Data Engineers, and Product or Technical 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
- Experience working in international or distributed teams
- Familiarity with South African and global technology 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
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The Company
What We Do
BlueQuo is an HR partner focused on making business growth people-centric. It helps organizations turn human capital into a strategic asset by aligning people, performance, and purpose through AI and Big Data. Its services span talent management, culture building, performance management, talent acquisition, and organizational architecture, supporting companies with human-centric decisions and measurable team and individual plans for sustainable business growth.
