Principal Recruitment Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Performance bonuses

Private healthcare

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is actively seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead key client relationships and drive major recruitment outcomes from the Pretoria office. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, mentoring junior staff and steering high-volume assignments in a hybrid work setup.

You will shape recruitment strategies, manage key accounts, and contribute to business development while balancing office collaboration with remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in recruitment consultancy with a focus on strategic client management.
• Proven track record in recruiting for senior leadership and specialized technical roles.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage recruitment projects for major clients, ensuring delivery of talent solutions.
• Develop and implement advanced sourcing and attraction strategies for niche and senior-level roles.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with clients, offering expert consultancy on talent acquisition.
• Mentor and guide junior recruitment consultants, fostering their professional development.
• Contribute to the business development strategy, identifying and securing new client opportunities.
• Analyze market trends and provide insights to inform workforce planning.

Skills

Strategic client management

Mentoring leadership

Negotiation skills

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious recruitment consultancy, is searching for a highly experienced Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead key client relationships and drive significant recruitment outcomes from their Pretoria office. This senior role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the talent market and a proven ability to manage high-volume, complex recruitment assignments. You will mentor junior team members, contribute to strategic planning, and manage a portfolio of key accounts, operating in a hybrid capacity that balances office-based collaboration with remote work flexibility. This is an opportunity to shape recruitment strategies and lead by example within a respected firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage recruitment projects for major clients, ensuring successful delivery of talent solutions.
• Develop and implement advanced sourcing and attraction strategies for niche and senior-level roles.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with clients, offering expert consultancy on talent acquisition.
• Mentor and guide junior recruitment consultants, fostering their professional development.
• Contribute to the business development strategy, identifying and securing new client opportunities.
• Analyze market trends and provide insights to clients to inform their workforce planning.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in recruitment consultancy, with a focus on strategic client management.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting for senior leadership and specialized technical roles.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to mentor and lead a team.
• Strong business acumen and a strategic approach to talent acquisition.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package with substantial performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• Comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and retirement fund contributions.
• A professional and collaborative working environment with recognition for high performance.