The posting
A2SV (Africa to Silicon Valley) is Africa’s leading tech academy and incubator, having trained over 800 students from 20 African countries thus far. We have received 60+ job offers from top companies like Google, Amazon, Bloomberg, and Palantir. Additionally, we host the largest tech competition in Africa, reaching innovators from 48 countries. With 200+ Google-level developers ready for immediate placement, we offer unmatched talent that can excel in the global marketplace.
As such, we are seeking a driven Talent Placement Specialist to help connect A2SV's high-caliber talent with global opportunities. As Africa’s leading tech academy and incubator, A2SV offers a unique chance to place top-tier developers with world-class companies. This role involves identifying and cultivating relationships with companies hiring technical talent (clients) and placing A2SV-trained developers at these firms. The talent specialist role is fully commission-based and will earn a 20% commission, based on the revenue A2SV generates from each placement for the first 3 months. For example, placing someone at $4K/month will earn you $2.4K over 3 months.
*If your recruiting career has been solely or mainly in-house AND/OR you are not interested in generating the business leads yourself (sourcing the hiring clients), then this role is not a good fit. If you have these experiences and interests, however, and you are excited about this opportunity, then we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Source and close clients, i.e. companies in need of technical talent.
- Place top software engineers from A2SV’s elite talent pool at the world's leading tech companies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with global tech companies to nurture hiring partnerships.
- Earn a 20% commission from the revenue generated over the first 3 months of each placement.
- Provide regular updates on placement and hiring partnerships progress to A2SV leadership.
What You Bring
- Ability and experience in recruiting/staffing business development, selling staffing solutions, etc.
- Experience in talent placement, acquisition, or a related field (as an external, agency, RPO, or freelance recruiter).
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
- Knowledge of the tech industry and its hiring needs.
- Self-motivation and excellent time management.
- Passion for creating global opportunities for African tech talent.
Why Join A2SV?
- Impactful Work: Help shape Africa’s tech future by connecting top talent with leading companies.
- Flexible Work: Work remotely with a diverse, global team.
- Earn Well: Earn 20% commission on the revenue generated from placements. For example, placing someone at $4K/month earns you $2.4K over 3 months.
- Growth Opportunities: Build your network and expertise in talent acquisition while contributing to Africa’s tech revolution.



