Principal Talent Acquisition Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Performance bonus

Career growth and leadership develop.

Diverse client portfolio

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Principal Talent Acquisition Consultant to lead executive search assignments and provide strategic client advisory across the Gauteng region.

You will mentor senior colleagues, drive business development, and build lasting partnerships with major clients within a high-performance recruitment environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in recruitment with executive search focus.
• Proven success managing full-cycle leadership recruitment projects.
• Ability to engage C-suite executives and senior stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen, industry knowledge, and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop recruitment teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive and retained search assignments.
• Develop and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies for clients.
• Conduct candidate research, sourcing, and engagement for senior roles.
• Advise clients with market intelligence and workforce planning insights.
• Mentor junior recruitment team members and share best practices.
• Drive business development to secure new and retain high-value clients.

Skills

Executive search

Senior-level recruitment

Stakeholder management

Business development

Mentoring

Communication

Strategic thinking

Market intelligence

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly experienced Principal Talent Acquisition Consultant to join their vibrant team in Sandton. This senior role involves leading complex search assignments, providing strategic advice to clients, and driving key recruitment initiatives. You will leverage your extensive expertise to attract elite talent and build strong, lasting partnerships with major clients. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives in a challenging environment and seeks to make a significant impact on client success and talent acquisition strategies within the Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute high-level executive and retained search assignments.
• Develop and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies tailored to specific client needs.
• Conduct comprehensive candidate research, sourcing, and engagement for senior and niche roles.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing market intelligence and strategic workforce planning insights.
• Mentor and guide junior members of the recruitment team, sharing expertise and best practices.
• Drive business development initiatives to secure new and retain existing high-value client relationships.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in recruitment, with a strong focus on executive search or senior-level talent acquisition.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex, full-cycle recruitment projects for leadership positions.
• Exceptional ability to build rapport and credibility with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen, industry knowledge, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop talent within a recruitment team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with an excellent, performance-driven bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model offering the ideal balance between office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and career advancement.
• Access to a sophisticated network, resources, and a diverse portfolio of leading clients.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment that rewards high performance.