Executive Recruitment Consultant - Technology & Digital

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High base salary

Performance bonuses

Prestigious clients

Career progression

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct, a leading executive search firm, seeks a seasoned Executive Recruitment Consultant to join our Sandton, Gauteng team. This role focuses on identifying and placing senior leadership within technology and digital sectors for a portfolio of national and international clients.

The ideal candidate has deep market knowledge, a strong network, and a proven track record in retained executive search, capable of managing end-to-end processes, engaging C-suite candidates, and presenting

Qualifications

• Significant experience in executive search or retained recruitment in technology and digital sectors.
• Proven success recruiting senior leadership (VP, Director, C-suite).
• Deep understanding of technology trends and digital transformation.
• Exceptional networking, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex org structures and strategic needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and talent mapping for executive-level technology roles.
• Proactively identify, engage, and assess C-suite executives.
• Manage the end-to-end executive search process with discretion and efficiency.
• Build and maintain strategic client relationships and industry networks.
• Develop candidate profiles and present shortlisted individuals with assessments.
• Negotiate complex compensation packages and facilitate offers.

Skills

Executive search

C-suite targeting

Tech sector knowledge

Networking

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Research databases

Advanced search tools

Job description

About the Role

WhatJobs Direct, a leading executive search firm, is seeking a seasoned Executive Recruitment Consultant to join our high-performing team in **Sandton, Gauteng**. This role is focused on identifying and placing senior leadership and executive talent within the technology and digital sectors for a portfolio of leading national and international companies. You will leverage your deep market knowledge, extensive network, and sophisticated search methodologies to engage with top-tier candidates and deliver exceptional results for our clients. This is a prime opportunity for an experienced executive search professional to excel in a dynamic and rapidly evolving market. The ideal candidate will possess a sharp business acumen, a strong understanding of technology trends, and a commitment to delivering unparalleled service.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market research and talent mapping for executive-level technology and digital roles.
• Proactively identify, engage, and assess C-suite executives, VPs, and Directors within the tech industry.
• Manage the entire executive search process with utmost discretion, professionalism, and efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with clients and key industry influencers.
• Develop compelling candidate profiles and present shortlisted individuals with insightful assessments.
• Negotiate complex compensation packages and facilitate successful offer closures.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on executive talent acquisition strategies.
• Represent WhatJobs Direct and its clients with the highest standards of integrity and expertise.

Requirements

• Significant experience in executive search or retained recruitment, with a proven track record in technology and digital sectors.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and recruiting senior leadership (VP, Director, C-suite) talent.
• Deep understanding of technology trends, digital transformation, and emerging industry challenges.
• Exceptional networking, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to quickly grasp complex organizational structures and strategic needs.
• Proficiency in using advanced research tools and databases.
• Ability to manage multiple high-stakes search assignments simultaneously.
• Must be based in or able to commute to **Sandton, Gauteng**.

Benefits

• Highly attractive remuneration package, including a strong base salary and uncapped performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to work with prestigious clients and high-profile executive candidates.
• Access to cutting‑edge executive search tools and methodologies.
• Significant career progression opportunities within a leading firm.
• A professional and intellectually stimulating work environment in **Sandton**.
• Be at the forefront of executive talent acquisition in the technology space.