Executive Search Lead - Hybrid & Senior Placements

Placements24

Pretoria

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model
Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Lead Recruitment Consultant to spearhead our Executive Search division in Pretoria. You will lead a high-performance team, manage complex senior assignments, and drive business development across multiple industries.

The role requires 7+ years in executive search, a track record of placing senior leaders, and strong leadership to motivate the team. A Master's degree is highly desirable, with a hybrid work model and premium client network.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in Executive Search or high-level recruitment consultancy.
  • Proven ability to place senior leadership across industries.
  • Strong business development and senior client relationship management.
  • Leadership experience managing and motivating a recruitment team.
  • Exceptional research, assessment and strategic thinking abilities.
  • Master's degree or equivalent qualification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of executive search consultants.
  • Manage complex, senior-level recruitment assignments from start to finish.
  • Develop and execute strategic business development plans.
  • Build trusted advisor relationships with CEOs and board members.
  • Conduct market mapping and intelligence for executive roles.
  • Oversee quality and integrity of the search process and placements.

Skills

Leadership
Business development
Client relationships
Market mapping
Research & assessment
Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Lead Recruitment Consultant to spearhead our Executive Search division in Pretoria. You will lead a high-performance team, manage complex senior assignments, and drive business development across multiple industries.

The role requires 7+ years in executive search, a track record of placing senior leaders, and strong leadership to motivate the team. A Master's degree is highly desirable, with a hybrid work model and premium client network.

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