Executive Search Lead, C-Suite Talent (Pretoria)

Placements24; Gauteng; Sur place; ZAR 260 000 - 420 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Medical + retirement benefits

Professional development programs

Industry conferences access

Prestigious client base

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead executive search initiatives from the Pretoria office. You will identify, engage, and place C-suite and senior-level executives across industries, developing bespoke search strategies and managing stakeholder relationships to ensure top-tier service delivery.

The role is office-based in Pretoria to enable close collaboration with clients and the internal team, providing access to Gauteng's vibrant

Qualifications

• 7+ years in executive search or senior talent acquisition.
• End-to-end searches for C-suite and board roles.
• Excellent market knowledge across industries.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Consultative client engagement and business acumen.
• Proven ability to build rapport with senior executives.
• Experience with advanced sourcing tools and databases.
• Willingness to work full-time in Pretoria.

Responsabilités

• Lead and execute complex executive search assignments for senior leadership.
• Develop sophisticated sourcing strategies to identify passive candidates.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and reference checks.
• Build long-term relationships with senior executives and decision-makers.
• Provide expert market intelligence throughout the search process.
• Collaborate with clients to define role specifications and search parameters.
• Prepare candidate profiles and present shortlisted candidates.
• Contribute to strategic development of the executive search practice.
• Mentor junior talent acquisition team members.

Connaissances

Executive search

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategies

Candidate assessment

Negotiation

Client engagement

Leadership mentoring

Relationship building

Formation

Master's degree or equivalent

Outils

Advanced sourcing tools

Databases

Description du poste

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead executive search initiatives from the Pretoria office. You will identify, engage, and place C-suite and senior-level executives across industries, developing bespoke search strategies and managing stakeholder relationships to ensure top-tier service delivery.

The role is office-based in Pretoria to enable close collaboration with clients and the internal team, providing access to Gauteng's vibrant