Executive Search Consultant

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High earning potential with bonuses

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Exclusive networking opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24, a specialist executive search firm, is seeking a sophisticated Executive Search Consultant based in Port Elizabeth. You will identify and engage top-tier leadership for senior roles, using strategic headhunting, market intelligence, and trusted client-candidate relationships in the Eastern Cape and beyond.

This hybrid role blends remote research with in-person client engagement, offering a dynamic career path and ongoing professional development in executive recruitment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of executive search, retained recruitment, or senior-level talent acquisition.
• Proven track record of placing candidates in C-suite and senior management positions.
• Exceptional networking, influencing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research to identify potential candidates for executive roles.
• Develop and execute targeted search strategies to attract senior leadership talent.
• Build and maintain a strong network of executive contacts within relevant industries.
• Conduct thorough assessments of candidates' leadership capabilities and cultural fit.
• Manage client relationships, providing expert advice throughout the search process.

Skills

Executive search

Networking

Communication

Influencing

Market research

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a specialist executive search firm based in Port Elizabeth , is looking for a sophisticated and well-connected Executive Search Consultant . You will be responsible for identifying and engaging top-tier leadership talent for senior-level positions within client organizations. This role requires a strategic approach to headhunting, market intelligence gathering, and building trusted relationships with both clients and candidates. This hybrid position allows for a blend of remote work and client-facing interactions within the Eastern Cape region and beyond, offering a dynamic career path in executive recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research to identify potential candidates for executive roles.
• Develop and execute targeted search strategies to attract senior leadership talent.
• Build and maintain a strong network of executive contacts within relevant industries.
• Conduct thorough assessments of candidates' leadership capabilities and cultural fit.
• Manage client relationships, providing expert advice throughout the search process.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (7+ years) in executive search, retained recruitment, or senior-level talent acquisition.
• Proven ability to successfully place candidates in C-suite and senior management positions.
• Exceptional networking, influencing, and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of various business sectors and organizational dynamics.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model , balancing remote research with in-person client engagement.

Benefits

• High earning potential with significant performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement combining remote and office-based work.
• Access to exclusive networking opportunities and industry events.
• Professional development tailored to executive search expertise.
• A reputation for excellence and a commitment to high ethical standards.