Executive Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Fully remote position

Work with high-profile clients

Professional development

Elite international team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Executive Recruitment Consultant to join their remote team servicing clients in Sandton and across Gauteng. The role focuses on identifying and attracting senior-level talent and C-suite executives using executive search methodologies.

You will build relationships with top-tier candidates and clients, manage confidential searches, and provide strategic market insights in a globally recognized firm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in executive search or senior-level recruitment consultancy.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and engaging top-tier executive talent.
• Exceptional networking, interviewing, and assessment skills.
• Strong understanding of Sandton and Gauteng business landscape.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive research to identify executive candidates.
• Manage end-to-end executive search from briefing to onboarding.
• Develop relationships with senior executives and decision-makers.
• Provide market insights and strategic talent acquisition advice.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality throughout searches.

Skills

Executive search

Senior-level recruitment

Relationship building

Confidential searches

Networking

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly skilled Executive Recruitment Consultant to join their remote team, serving clients in the prestigious Sandton business hub and beyond. This role focuses on identifying and attracting senior-level talent and C-suite executives for leading organizations. You will leverage your expertise in executive search methodologies, build strong relationships with top-tier candidates and clients, and manage complex, confidential searches. This is an opportunity to work autonomously within a globally recognized firm, making a significant impact on the leadership landscape across Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive research and networking to identify high-caliber executive candidates.


• Manage the entire executive search process, from client briefing to candidate placement and onboarding.


• Develop and maintain relationships with senior executives and key decision-makers.


• Provide expert market insights and strategic advice to clients on talent acquisition at the executive level.


• Ensure absolute discretion and confidentiality throughout all search assignments.

Requirements

• Proven experience in executive search or senior-level recruitment consultancy.


• Demonstrated success in sourcing and engaging top-tier executive talent.


• Exceptional networking, interviewing, and assessment skills.


• Strong understanding of the business landscape in Sandton and the broader Gauteng region.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with a professional demeanor.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and an attractive performance-based bonus scheme.


• Fully remote position offering exceptional flexibility and work-life integration.


• Opportunity to work with high-profile clients and candidates on executive mandates.


• Continuous professional development and networking opportunities.


• Be part of an elite team within a leading international recruitment firm.