Principal Recruitment Consultant - Commerce & Industry

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Hybrid working model

Prestigious Sandton office

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead the Commerce & Industry recruitment division. You will manage key client relationships, oversee complex recruitment projects, and source senior professionals across finance, operations, marketing and HR.

This hybrid role offers collaborative office work with remote flexibility, enabling growth and talent solutions within a prestigious business environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of recruitment experience with a focus on Commerce & Industry.
• Proven track record placing senior professionals in finance, operations, marketing, or HR.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills.
• Excellent negotiation and leadership abilities.
• Experience with recruitment technologies and sourcing strategies.
• Hybrid work experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment strategies for senior Commerce & Industry roles.
• Develop and maintain strategic client partnerships.
• Identify and attract top talent across finance, operations, marketing, and HR.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes ensuring quality and speed.
• Drive business development and market expansion in C&I sector.
• Mentor junior recruitment team members.

Skills

Recruitment strategy

Client relationship management

Talent sourcing

Leadership

Business development

Negotiation

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly respected recruitment consultancy, is seeking an experienced Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead their Commerce & Industry recruitment division based in Sandton. This role requires a strategic leader adept at managing key client relationships and overseeing complex recruitment projects for diverse businesses. You will focus on sourcing and placing senior professionals across finance, operations, marketing, and HR functions. This hybrid position offers the perfect blend of collaborative office work and remote flexibility, enabling you to leverage your expertise to drive significant growth and deliver exceptional talent solutions within a prestigious business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute recruitment strategies for senior roles within Commerce & Industry.


• Develop and maintain strong, strategic partnerships with key client stakeholders.


• Lead the identification and attraction of top talent for diverse functional areas.


• Oversee the entire recruitment process, ensuring quality and efficiency.


• Contribute to business development efforts and market expansion within the C&I sector.


• Mentor and guide junior members of the recruitment team.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (8+ years) in recruitment, with a strong focus on Commerce & Industry.


• Demonstrated success in placing senior professionals in finance, operations, marketing, or HR.


• Proven ability in client relationship management and business development.


• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.


• Proficiency with recruitment technologies and candidate sourcing strategies.


• Experience working within a hybrid model is advantageous.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and a significant, uncapped commission structure.


• Opportunity to lead and shape a key recruitment vertical in a leading firm.


• Professional growth and development opportunities.


• Flexible hybrid working model providing excellent work-life balance.


• Prestigious office location in Sandton with access to a leading client base.