Executive Search Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Bonus on placements

Exclusive networks

International exposure

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay seeks an experienced Executive Search Consultant to identify and secure top leadership talent. The role blends strategic client engagement with flexible remote work in a hybrid setup.

You will conduct confidential C-suite searches, advise clients, and manage candidate pipelines while building industry relationships. This is a high-impact position requiring deep market knowledge and exceptional networking.

Qualifications

• Significant executive search experience or senior-level recruitment.
• Ability to conduct confidential C-suite searches.
• Strong networking and candidate assessment capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of business operations and industry dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth client consultations to define executive-level talent requirements.
• Develop and execute search strategies to identify senior-level candidates.
• Engage with and assess executives through discreet interviews.
• Manage complex candidate pipelines and advise clients throughout the search.
• Build relationships with industry leaders and potential candidates.
• Deliver exceptional service and insights to ensure successful placements.

Skills

Executive search experience

Senior-level recruitment

Networking skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier Recruitment Consultancy specializing in executive search, is seeking an experienced Executive Search Consultant . This role, based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape , operates on a hybrid model, blending strategic client engagement with flexible remote work. You will focus on identifying and securing top-tier leadership talent for prominent organizations. This is a high-impact position for a seasoned professional looking to make significant contributions in a challenging and rewarding environment, leveraging deep market knowledge and exceptional networking skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth client consultations to define executive-level talent requirements.
• Develop and execute sophisticated search strategies to identify and attract senior-level candidates.
• Engage with and assess high-caliber executives through discreet and thorough interviews.
• Manage complex candidate pipelines and provide strategic advice to clients throughout the search process.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry leaders and potential candidates.
• Deliver exceptional service and insights, ensuring successful placements at the executive level.

Requirements

• Significant experience in executive search or senior-level recruitment.
• Proven ability to conduct complex, confidential searches for C-suite and leadership roles.
• Exceptional networking, research, and candidate assessment skills.
• Strong understanding of business operations and industry dynamics.
• Excellent professional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Comfort working in a hybrid model, adept at both in-person and virtual collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and a generous bonus structure tied to placements.
• Strategic hybrid work arrangement with flexibility.
• Access to exclusive networks and industry events.
• Opportunities for international exposure and career advancement.
• Professional environment that values expertise and discretion.