Executive Search Consultant

Placements24; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary with commission

Health and retirement plans

Executive coaching

National and international mandates

Prestigious Cape Town office

Professional development opportunities

Networking with industry leaders

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an Executive Search Consultant based in Cape Town to lead senior and C-suite mandates across the Western Cape and beyond. You will leverage your extensive network, strategic search methodologies, and client-focused delivery to secure leadership appointments for high-profile clients.

In this senior role you will map talent landscapes, present shortlisted candidates with insights, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development while staying attuned to

Formación

• Minimum 7 years in executive search, retained search, or senior recruitment.
• Proven success recruiting for executive roles across diverse industries.
• Established senior professional network and ability to engage effectively.
• Strong market analysis, research capabilities and presentation skills.
• Proactive, client-focused with strategic business acumen.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct executive search assignments from initiation to closure for senior/C-suite roles.
• Develop search strategies, map target organizations, and identify candidate pools.
• Engage passive candidates through advanced outreach and networking.
• Interview, assess leadership potential and cultural fit; present shortlisted candidates with insights.
• Manage client relationships with regular updates and expert consultation.
• Negotiate offers and facilitate onboarding of placed executives.
• Support business development and expand client relationships.
• Maintain market intelligence on compensation, trends, and Cape Town dynamics.

Conocimientos

Extensive network

Market intelligence

Senior-level recruitment

Strategic search

Client relationship management

Communication & presentation

Consultative approach

Business acumen

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or MBA advantageous

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy, is actively seeking an accomplished Executive Search Consultant to be based in our prestigious Cape Town office. This senior position is critical to identifying and engaging top-tier executive talent for our high-profile clientele across the Western Cape and beyond. You will leverage your extensive network, market intelligence, and sophisticated search methodologies to secure leadership appointments for challenging roles. The ideal candidate will possess a sharp business acumen, a strategic approach to talent sourcing, and an unwavering commitment to client service excellence. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact mandates, build lasting relationships with C-suite executives, and contribute significantly to the success of our clients and our firm. Join a team renowned for its integrity, expertise, and commitment to delivering exceptional recruitment solutions in the vibrant city of Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive executive search assignments from initiation to completion, focusing on senior and C-suite roles.
• Develop detailed search strategies, identify target organizations, and map out potential candidate pools.
• Engage passive candidates through sophisticated outreach and networking techniques.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and rigorous assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications, leadership potential, and cultural fit.
• Present shortlists of highly qualified candidates to clients, providing detailed insights and recommendations.
• Manage client relationships, providing regular updates and expert consultation throughout the search process.
• Negotiate complex offer packages and facilitate the onboarding process for placed executives.
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying new client opportunities and expanding existing relationships.
• Maintain up-to-date market intelligence on executive compensation, talent trends, and competitor activities relevant to Cape Town 's business landscape.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in executive search, retained search, or senior-level recruitment.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting for executive positions across diverse industries.
• An established network of senior professionals and a proven ability to engage them.
• Exceptional market analysis and research capabilities.
• Superior interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong business acumen and a consultative approach.
• Experience in managing multiple complex search projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or MBA is advantageous.
• Familiarity with the economic and business environment of Cape Town is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and a lucrative performance-based commission structure.
• Participation in a leading employee benefits program, including health and retirement plans.
• Access to extensive professional development resources and executive coaching.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile national and international mandates.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Significant potential for career advancement within the firm.
• A prestigious office location in Cape Town with state-of-the-art facilities.
• Regular opportunities for networking with industry leaders.