Recruiter - Sourcing Specialist
Huzzle Open · verified Oct 23, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at Huzzle. Remote, South Africa · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Build candidate pipelines for technical and non-technical openings using targeted sourcing plans
- Find prospects through LinkedIn Recruiter, specialist job boards and alternative databases
- Write tailored outreach to engage passive candidates, then screen and qualify them before hiring-team review
- Keep candidate records orderly in the ATS so hiring managers receive a clean handoff
- Refine your sourcing process by tracking industry developments and new tools
What you bring
- You have worked as a recruiter or talent sourcer, with hands-on outbound candidate search
- You have hired remotely across South Africa, LATAM, the UK or another listed market
- You have sourced GTM roles such as SDRs, BDRs and Customer Success Managers
- You can use LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean and X-Ray searches, Pnet or other listed sourcing platforms
Who this fits
This suits a mid-level sourcing specialist comfortable finding and converting passive candidates for competitive roles. The position is fully remote, based in South Africa, with a flexible working environment. It is a freelance contract.
From the employer
About Huzzle
At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients range from high-growth startups to established tech platforms across SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. Unlike traditional agencies, we place you directly into high-impact roles where your work drives real outcomes.
Contract type: Freelance
Job Summary
We are looking for a high-energy Sourcing Specialist. This isn't just a volume game; it’s about strategic hunting. You will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and qualifying elite talent for a variety of critical roles. If you are a sourcing expert who knows how to navigate deep search layers and convert passive prospects into active candidates, you will thrive in this fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute sophisticated sourcing strategies to build robust talent pipelines for technical and non-technical roles.
- Deep-dive into various sourcing channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, specialised job boards, and alternative databases.
- Craft highly personalised outreach messages that achieve high response rates from top-tier passive candidates.
- Screen and qualify candidates to ensure cultural and technical alignment before presenting them to the hiring team.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and tools to continuously optimise the sourcing workflow.
- Maintain organised candidate data within the ATS to ensure a seamless handoff to hiring managers.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Recruiter or Talent Sourcer with a strong focus on proactive talent identification and outbound sourcing.
- Demonstrated success hiring remotely across multiple international markets, including South Africa, LATAM, the UK, Europe, and the US.
- Extensive experience sourcing Sales Development Representatives (SDRs), Business Development Representatives (BDRs), Customer Success Managers (CSMs), Account Managers (AMs), Account Executives (AEs), and broader GTM (Go-to-Market) roles.
- Advanced sourcing expertise using LinkedIn Recruiter, Google X-Ray search, Boolean search techniques, Pnet, and other job boards and sourcing platforms.
- Strong mastery of advanced Boolean search strings, X-Ray searches, and alternative sourcing methods beyond traditional keyword matching.
- Proven ability to identify, engage, and convert passive candidates in competitive talent markets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a confident, professional phone presence.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and experience maintaining accurate ATS and CRM records.
Benefits
🌍 Fully remote role with flexible working environment
🚀 Work with high-growth international companies across tech sectors
📈 Clear progression path within a performance-driven team
🎯 High ownership and autonomy in your day-to-day work
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