Executive Search Consultant (Remote)

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Access to executive search tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Executive Search Consultant to join their fully remote team serving clients across South Africa. You will identify and attract senior leaders, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and run end-to-end placements with discretion and integrity.

The role emphasizes building trust with C-suite executives, leveraging networks and search methodologies, conducting competency-based interviews, and delivering market intelligence that shapes talent strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in executive search or senior recruitment.
• Strong network of senior-level contacts.
• Excellent remote communication and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct executive search assignments from inception to completion.
• Develop and execute targeted search strategies for passive candidates.
• Engage with C-suite executives remotely, building trust.
• Perform rigorous assessments and background checks.
• Provide market intelligence and talent-trend insights to clients.

Skills

Executive search

Stakeholder management

Remote communication

Networking

Candidate assessment

Tools

Executive search databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly experienced Executive Search Consultant to join their fully remote team, operating remotely to serve clients across South Africa. This specialized role involves identifying and attracting top-tier executive talent for senior leadership positions within client organizations. You will leverage extensive networks and sophisticated search methodologies to pinpoint ideal candidates, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and ensure discreet, efficient, and successful placements at the highest levels of various industries. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to excel in a virtual executive search capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive executive search assignments from inception to completion, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Develop and execute targeted search strategies to identify passive candidates for senior roles.
• Engage with C-suite executives and senior leaders, building trust and rapport remotely.
• Perform rigorous candidate assessments, including competency-based interviews and background checks.
• Provide expert market intelligence and consultation to clients on executive talent trends.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in executive search or senior-level recruitment, with a proven track record of success.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a strong network of senior-level contacts.
• Outstanding remote communication, presentation, and influencing abilities.
• Discretion, professionalism, and a high degree of integrity are essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Fully remote working model allowing for global flexibility.
• Access to world-class executive search tools and databases.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile searches for leading organizations.
• A supportive, expert-driven virtual team environment focused on excellence.