Executive Search Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Strong base salary + profit share

Global network access

Professional development

Prestigious firm

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Executive Search Consultant to join our prestigious practice in Sandton. This role focuses on identifying and recruiting C-suite and senior leadership talent for top-tier organizations, leveraging an extensive network for discreet candidate engagement.

You will conduct thorough candidate research, rigorous assessments, and present shortlists to clients with insightful analysis, while building lasting relationships with clients and industry leaders in the Gauteng market.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in executive search or high-level retained recruitment.
• Proven track record of successfully placing senior leadership roles.
• Exceptional networking, research, and assessment skills.
• Deep understanding of various industry sectors and their talent needs.
• Outstanding professional presence, communication, and influencing abilities.
• Ability to manage complex search processes and deliver results for clients in Sandton.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive executive search assignments from brief to placement.
• Develop targeted research strategies to identify potential candidates globally.
• Engage with senior executives discreetly and professionally.
• Conduct in-depth competency and behavioral interviews.
• Present shortlists of qualified candidates to clients with insightful analysis.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry leaders.

Skills

Executive search

Senior leadership

Networking

Industry knowledge

Professional presence

Search management

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier executive search firm, is looking for a highly discerning and well-connected Executive Search Consultant to join their prestigious practice in Sandton . This role focuses on identifying and recruiting C-suite and senior leadership talent for top-tier organizations. You will leverage your extensive network and deep understanding of various industries to conduct thorough candidate research, rigorous assessments, and discreet candidate engagement. This is a career-defining opportunity for an individual passionate about talent strategy and leadership development in the Gauteng business community.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive executive search assignments from brief to placement.
• Develop targeted research strategies to identify potential candidates globally.
• Engage with senior executives discreetly and professionally.
• Conduct in-depth competency and behavioral interviews.
• Present shortlists of qualified candidates to clients with insightful analysis.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry leaders.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in executive search or high-level retained recruitment.
• Proven track record of successfully placing senior leadership roles.
• Exceptional networking, research, and assessment skills.
• Deep understanding of various industry sectors and their talent needs.
• Outstanding professional presence, communication, and influencing abilities.
• Ability to manage complex search processes and deliver results for clients in Sandton .

Benefits

• Exceptional earning potential with a strong base salary and profit share.
• Work on high-impact executive search assignments for leading companies.
• Access to a sophisticated research infrastructure and global network.
• Hybrid work model providing a balance of office and remote flexibility.
• Continuous professional development and association with a top-tier firm.