Principal Recruitment Consultant - Executive Search

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

Benefits offered by this job

High base salary

Bonuses based on performance

International exposure

Hybrid working environment

Private health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead our executive search division in Centurion. You will drive strategic senior placements, engage with C-suite executives, and expand market share for major corporations.

You will manage board-level client relationships, mentor junior colleagues, and shape leadership solutions in a sophisticated hybrid office setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in recruitment with executive search experience.
• Proven track record in placing senior executives across industries.
• Strong networking and senior-level negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive search assignments and engage high-profile candidates for senior roles.
• Develop and execute sophisticated search strategies leveraging networks and research.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments of leadership potential and cultural fit.
• Manage long-term client engagements with board-level stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members and uphold a culture of excellence.
• Build a strong Centurion market reputation for executive talent delivery.

Skills

Executive search

Networking

Negotiation

Leadership

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious Recruitment Consultancy operating in Centurion , is looking for an accomplished Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead their executive search division. This senior role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of senior-level placements and a proven ability to engage with C-suite executives. You will be instrumental in expanding our client's market share by successfully placing senior leaders into key positions across major corporations. This is a unique opportunity to work with high-caliber clients and candidates, shaping the leadership landscape from a sophisticated office base.

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead executive search assignments, focusing on identifying and engaging high-profile candidates for senior leadership roles.
• Develop and execute sophisticated search strategies, leveraging extensive networks and research methodologies.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and rigorous assessments to evaluate leadership potential, strategic acumen, and cultural alignment.
• Manage complex client relationships at the board and executive levels, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the executive search team, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Build and maintain a strong reputation for delivering exceptional executive talent solutions in the Centurion and broader market.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in recruitment, with a significant portion dedicated to executive search and retained business.
• Demonstrated success in placing senior executives (Director level and above) across diverse industries.
• Exceptional networking, influencing, and negotiation skills at the highest organizational levels.
• A sophisticated understanding of business strategy, market dynamics, and leadership competencies.
• Proven ability to manage long-term, high-value client engagements.
• Experience working in or closely with the Gauteng business ecosystem.

Benefits

• An attractive remuneration package including a high base salary and significant performance-based bonuses.
• Access to exclusive executive search assignments and high-profile client mandates.
• Opportunities for international exposure and professional development.
• A sophisticated and professional hybrid working environment in Centurion .
• Comprehensive benefits, including private health insurance and a generous retirement fund.