Executive Search Specialist

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape is seeking an Executive Search Specialist to lead high-level placements across diverse sectors. You will manage complex mandates, leveraging a broad network and advanced sourcing strategies to engage passive candidates from an executive pool.

The role requires a deep understanding of executive markets and a track record of completing challenging mandates from discovery to placement, operating from a strategic base in the Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Experience executing senior-level mandates across multiple sectors.
• Proven ability to identify and engage passive candidates at executive levels.
• Strong network development and candidate pipelining across markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive search assignments from mandate to placement.
• Develop and implement sophisticated sourcing strategies and market mapping.
• Engage with senior candidates and stakeholders with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Executive search

Passive candidate engagement

Networking

Market mapping

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious recruitment consultancy headquartered in George, Western Cape , is actively recruiting for a highly skilled Executive Search Specialist. This role focuses on high-level placements, particularly within senior management and executive positions across diverse sectors. You will be responsible for managing complex search assignments, leveraging your extensive network and sophisticated sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive candidates. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of executive-level markets and a proven track record in successfully completing challenging mandates. This is a pivotal role for an ambitious professional looking to excel in the niche field of executive recruitment, operating from our client's strategic location in the picturesque Western Cape.