Executive Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Remote work flexibility

Coaching & development budget

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Executive Recruitment Consultant to lead senior-level search assignments across Gauteng, with autonomy and discretion. The role focuses on identifying and securing senior talent for a portfolio of high-profile clients, engaging with C-suite professionals, and delivering strategic guidance on talent acquisition.

Remote work flexibility is offered to a seasoned executive search professional.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in executive search or senior-level recruitment
• Proven success identifying, engaging and placing senior management and C-suite talent
• Exceptional research, networking and influencing skills
• Deep understanding of industries and leadership roles
• High level of discretion, professionalism and business acumen
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and navigate sensitive situations

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market mapping to identify target candidates for senior roles.
• Engage with and assess C-suite and senior leadership candidates with discretion and professionalism.
• Manage complex executive search projects from inception to completion.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior executives and stakeholders.
• Develop compelling candidate profiles and value propositions for clients.
• Provide strategic advice on executive talent acquisition and retention strategies.

Skills

Executive search

Networking

Stakeholder management

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious recruitment consultancy in Vereeniging , is seeking an accomplished Executive Recruitment Consultant to lead executive search assignments across Gauteng. You will focus on identifying and securing senior-level talent for a portfolio of high-profile clients. This role requires a sophisticated understanding of executive search methodologies, exceptional networking skills, and the ability to engage with C-suite professionals. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, contributing to the firm's reputation for excellence in executive talent acquisition, with the flexibility to work remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting in-depth market mapping and research to identify target candidates for senior roles.
• Engaging with and assessing C-suite and senior leadership candidates with discretion and professionalism.
• Managing complex executive search projects from inception to successful completion.
• Building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with senior executives and key stakeholders.
• Developing compelling candidate profiles and value propositions.
• Providing strategic advice to clients on executive talent acquisition and retention strategies.

Requirements

• Significant experience (5+ years) in executive search or senior-level recruitment, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Proven success in identifying, engaging, and placing senior management and C-suite talent.
• Exceptional research, networking, and influencing skills.
• Deep understanding of various industries and functional leadership roles.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and business acumen.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and navigate sensitive situations.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation with a highly attractive bonus structure.
• Flexible remote working arrangements to suit a senior professional's needs.
• Access to a high-caliber client base and challenging search assignments.
• Opportunity for significant impact and career progression.
• Professional development budget and support for executive coaching.