Lead Recruitment Consultant - Executive Placements

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Leadership development

Career advancement

High-profile projects

Team mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a Lead Recruitment Consultant to spearhead our executive placement division. You will manage end-to-end executive search assignments for senior and C-suite roles, mentor a team of consultants, and drive new business development in the region.

The ideal candidate has at least 8 years in executive search, a proven leadership track record, strong client management skills, and deep knowledge of market trends.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in executive search or senior recruitment.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability.
• Expertise in executive assessment and interviewing.
• Strong business acumen and leadership insight.
• Excellent networking and executive relationship skills.
• Autonomy to drive results in Gauteng market.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of executive search assignments for senior leadership and C-suite positions.
• Develop and implement effective search strategies to identify passive and active senior candidates.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior executives and client leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of recruitment consultants focused on executive placements.
• Drive business development initiatives to secure new executive search mandates.
• Conduct comprehensive candidate assessments and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Ensure highest standards of client service and candidate experience.
• Stay abreast of executive market trends and talent mobility.
• Contribute to strategic direction and growth of the consultancy in Vereeniging.

Skills

Executive search

Leadership

Client management

Networking

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly experienced and authoritative Lead Recruitment Consultant to spearhead their executive placement division in Vereeniging, Gauteng . This senior position requires a proven leader with a deep understanding of executive search methodologies and a strong network of high-calibre professionals. You will be responsible for managing complex search assignments for senior and C-suite roles, mentoring a team of consultants, and driving business development within your specialist market. This is a crucial role for an ambitious individual looking to make a significant impact on both client organizations and the careers of top executives in Vereeniging and the broader Gauteng region. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional client management skills, a strategic mindset, and a demonstrable history of success in placing senior talent. Join us to lead and innovate within a dynamic and growing recruitment firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end execution of executive search assignments for senior leadership and C-suite positions.
• Developing and implementing effective search strategies to identify and engage passive and active senior candidates.
• Building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with senior executives and client leadership.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of recruitment consultants focused on executive placements.
• Driving business development initiatives to secure new executive search mandates.
• Conducting comprehensive candidate assessments and providing strategic advice to clients.
• Ensuring the highest standards of client service and candidate experience.
• Staying abreast of executive market trends, industry intelligence, and talent mobility.
• Contributing to the strategic direction and growth of the consultancy in Vereeniging .

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in executive search or senior recruitment, with a proven track record of success.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and manage a team.
• Expertise in executive assessment, interviewing techniques, and candidate engagement.
• Strong business acumen and a sophisticated understanding of organizational structures and leadership needs.
• Excellent networking, influencing, and relationship-building skills at executive levels.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• A relevant tertiary qualification is strongly preferred.
• Ability to operate with autonomy and drive results in the Gauteng market.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with a lucrative bonus structure linked to team and individual performance.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• Lead a specialist team within a reputable and expanding recruitment firm.
• Work on challenging and high-profile executive search assignments.
• Collaborative and high-performance work environment in Vereeniging .
• Opportunity to shape the future of executive recruitment in the region.