Executive Recruitment Lead — Build Top Talent (Hybrid)

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Commission-based pay

Hybrid work model

Career development

Mentorship & training

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Recruitment Consultant with a strong track record in executive search to drive business growth.

You will lead end-to-end recruitment, build client relationships, source top talent, and mentor junior consultants in a hybrid work setting.

The role offers a competitive base salary plus commission and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in executive recruitment or related talent acquisition role with retained search focus.
• Proven success in managing complex search assignments across various industry sectors.
• Exceptional business development and client relationship skills with a persuasive and professional demeanor.
• Proficiency with recruitment technologies, ATS systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field is desirable.
• Self‑motivated, resilient, and driven to achieve outstanding results.

Responsibilities

• Conducting in-depth client needs analysis and developing tailored recruitment strategies for executive-level positions.
• Sourcing and engaging passive and active candidates through advanced search techniques, networking, and leveraging professional platforms.
• Managing the entire recruitment lifecycle, from initial client engagement and brief to offer negotiation and candidate onboarding.
• Building and maintaining a robust pipeline of high-calibre candidates for critical roles within our client's network.
• Developing and nurturing long‑term relationships with key stakeholders, both clients and candidates, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Conducting thorough market research to stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and salary benchmarks.
• Achieving and exceeding ambitious recruitment targets and contributing to the team's overall performance metrics.
• Mentoring and guiding junior consultants, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance team environment.

Skills

Executive recruitment

Business development

Client relationship management

Talent sourcing

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS systems

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology or related field

Tools

ATS platforms

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Recruitment Consultant with a strong track record in executive search to drive business growth.

You will lead end-to-end recruitment, build client relationships, source top talent, and mentor junior consultants in a hybrid work setting.

The role offers a competitive base salary plus commission and opportunities for professional development.