Executive Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Lucrative bonuses

Career development support

Prestigious client exposure

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Executive Recruitment Consultant to lead high-level searches along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, notably Richards Bay. You will cultivate client relationships, run intricate search strategies, and manage end-to-end delivery in a hybrid work setting.

The role demands extensive executive-search experience, a track record of closing senior-level placements, and strong market intelligence for compensation and talent availability.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in executive search and senior placements.
• Proven ability to close senior-level and C-suite roles.
• Demonstrated success in business development and managing client relationships.
• Strong research, interviewing, and assessment skills.
• Excellent understanding of the KwaZulu-Natal business landscape.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth needs analysis with clients to define executive talent requirements.
• Develop targeted search strategies to identify and engage senior-level candidates.
• Manage entire executive search process with discretion and professionalism.
• Build and maintain a network of executive contacts and industry leaders.

Skills

Executive search

C-suite placements

Business development

Client management

Research & assessment

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy based in Richards Bay , is seeking a seasoned Executive Recruitment Consultant to lead high-level search mandates. This role focuses on identifying and attracting top-tier executive talent for key positions within various industries along the KwaZulu-Natal coast. You will be responsible for cultivating strong client relationships, executing intricate search strategies, and delivering exceptional results. This is a critical position for an experienced professional looking to make a significant impact in the executive search space within the thriving industrial and port city of Richards Bay .

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth needs analysis with clients to understand their executive talent requirements.
• Develop and implement targeted search strategies to identify, engage, and assess senior-level candidates.
• Manage the entire executive search process, ensuring discretion, professionalism, and timely delivery.
• Build and maintain a strong network of executive contacts and industry leaders.
• Provide expert market intelligence and strategic advice to clients on executive compensation and talent availability.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in executive search, preferably within a reputable recruitment firm.
• Proven ability to successfully conduct and close senior-level and C-suite placements.
• Demonstrated success in business development and managing complex client relationships.
• Exceptional research, interviewing, and assessment skills.
• Strong understanding of the business landscape in Richards Bay and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and lucrative bonus opportunities based on successful placements.
• Professional development support and opportunities for career advancement.
• Exposure to prestigious clients and challenging executive search assignments.
• A professional and collaborative work environment with a focus on excellence.
• Hybrid working model supporting flexibility and work-life integration.