Executive Search Consultant

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Executive Search Consultant to join a remote-first team serving clients nationally. You will identify C-suite and senior-level talent, leveraging extensive networks, research capabilities, and expert interviewing to deliver results for demanding clients.

This is a highly autonomous, strategy-driven role that emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, and long-term relationships with both clients and candidates, with significant focus on negotiation and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in executive search or senior-level talent acquisition.
• Proven ability to recruit for C-suite and senior management roles.
• Excellent research, networking, and assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive searches for executive and board-level roles.
• Understand client needs, culture, and objectives.
• Identify passive candidates through advanced research.
• Interview and assess leadership potential and cultural fit.
• Present shortlisted candidates with objective assessments.
• Manage offers and negotiations to secure acceptance.
• Build long-term client and candidate relationships.

Skills

Executive search

Talent acquisition

Networking

Candidate assessment

Negotiation

Discretion

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a specialist executive search firm, is seeking an accomplished Executive Search Consultant to join their remote-first team, serving clients nationally. This role focuses on identifying and attracting C-suite and senior-level talent for critical positions across various industries. You will leverage your extensive network, research capabilities, and expert interviewing skills to deliver exceptional results for demanding clients. This is a highly autonomous role for a seasoned professional who thrives on building strategic relationships and solving complex talent challenges from the comfort of their home office. You will operate within a globally connected virtual network, maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive searches for senior executive and board-level positions.
• Develop detailed understanding of client needs, organizational culture, and strategic objectives.
• Utilize sophisticated research methodologies and networking to identify passive candidates.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications, leadership potential, and cultural fit.
• Present shortlisted candidates to clients with thorough, objective assessments.
• Manage the offer process, ensuring successful negotiation and acceptance.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients and candidates.

Requirements

• Significant experience in executive search, executive recruitment, or senior-level talent acquisition.
• Proven ability to successfully recruit for C-suite and senior management roles.
• Exceptional research, networking, and candidate assessment skills.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of various industry sectors.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and a significant performance-based bonus structure.
• Fully remote working environment with a focus on global connectivity.
• Access to a global network and advanced search tools.
• Opportunities to work with leading organizations and influential leaders.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.