Executive Recruitment Specialist

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Industry-leading search tools

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking an Executive Recruitment Specialist to identify and attract top-tier executive talent for senior leadership roles across diverse industries.

You will manage confidential searches, conduct sophisticated market mapping, and build strong relationships with C-suite executives and hiring managers in a hybrid work model.

Contribute to critical hiring decisions and shape leadership teams for prominent organisations within Richards Bay's dynamic business community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years in executive search or senior-level recruitment.
• Proven ability to source, assess, and secure top-tier executive talent.
• Exceptional networking, communication, and influencing skills.
• Discretion, professionalism, and understanding of governance and leadership dynamics.
• Bachelor's degree; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct confidential executive searches for C-suite, VP, and Director-level roles.
• Develop search strategies with market intelligence gathering and stakeholder mapping.
• Engage passive candidates, assessing leadership potential and fit.
• Manage client relationships at the executive level with market insights.
• Facilitate complex offer negotiations and transitions for placed executives.

Skills

Executive search

Stakeholder management

Networking

Discretion

Leadership assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy, is seeking an accomplished Executive Recruitment Specialist to join their team in Richards Bay . This role focuses on identifying and attracting top-tier executive talent for senior leadership positions across diverse industries. You will manage confidential searches, conduct sophisticated market mapping, and build strong relationships with C-suite executives and hiring managers. This hybrid role offers a sophisticated blend of in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility, enabling you to operate effectively within the strategic talent acquisition landscape. Contribute to critical hiring decisions and shape the leadership teams of prominent organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct confidential executive searches for C-suite, VP, and Director-level roles.
• Develop comprehensive search strategies, including market intelligence gathering and stakeholder mapping.
• Engage and influence high-caliber passive candidates, assessing their leadership potential and fit.
• Manage client relationships at the executive level, providing expert consultation and market insights.
• Facilitate complex offer negotiations and ensure a smooth transition for placed executives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in executive search or senior-level recruitment, ideally within a retained search firm or consultancy.
• Proven ability to source, assess, and secure top-tier executive talent.
• Exceptional networking, communication, and influencing skills.
• Discretion, professionalism, and a strong understanding of corporate governance and leadership dynamics.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with significant performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model, offering flexibility and strategic work-life balance.
• Access to industry-leading search tools and databases.
• Professional development opportunities focused on executive search methodologies.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact searches within the dynamic Richards Bay business community.