Executive Search Leader - Cape Town (C-suite)

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + performance bonus

Private healthcare and pension

Executive coaching

Cape Town office

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead executive search assignments, placing C-suite and senior managers. This senior role requires strategic thinking, extensive network, and market expertise to grow the executive search division.

Ideal candidate has a proven track record in high-value recruitment, strong client management, and the ability to drive business growth while delivering top-tier talent for diverse sectors.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of dedicated experience in executive search or high-level recruitment.
• Proven track record in placing senior executives and managing complex search processes.
• Extensive professional network within Cape Town and beyond.
• Strong analytical, assessment, and client presentation skills.
• Ability to operate autonomously and deliver outstanding results.
• Deep understanding of corporate structures and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex executive search mandates for leadership positions.
• Develop and implement sophisticated search strategies to source top talent.
• Cultivate relationships with C-suite executives and key decision-makers.
• Conduct in-depth competency-based interviews and provide candidate assessments.
• Contribute to growth and profitability of the executive search practice.
• Advise clients on talent acquisition strategies and market intelligence.

Skills

Executive search

Client management

Networking

Market knowledge

Assessment & interviewing

Senior stakeholder engagement

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead executive search assignments, placing C-suite and senior managers. This senior role requires strategic thinking, extensive network, and market expertise to grow the executive search division.

Ideal candidate has a proven track record in high-value recruitment, strong client management, and the ability to drive business growth while delivering top-tier talent for diverse sectors.