Project Manager – Delivery (Corporate Governance Division)

Leonid Group Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is expanding in South Africa and seeks a Project Coordinator to oversee recruitment projects. This role involves coordinating timelines, managing candidate communications, and supporting outreach efforts. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and experience in recruitment or project coordination, contributing to a supportive and ambitious team culture.

Benefits

29 days paid holiday

2,000 ZAR quarterly wellbeing bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project coordination or recruitment delivery.
• Strong project management mindset with competing timelines.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Track timelines and deliverables across multiple recruitment projects.
• Manage job postings, CV formatting, and interview scheduling.
• Coordinate and host video interviews.

Skills

Project Coordination

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Proactive

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Monday.com

Job description

About the Company

Leonid Group is a specialist executive search firm operating globally in the field of Corporate Governance. Our mission is to support purpose-driven organizations by connecting them with top-tier talent—while delivering a recruitment experience that is both efficient and human-centric.

We operate internationally with offices in London and Barcelona, and we are now building our presence in Cape Town. This role is one of our first strategic hires in South Africa—alongside a Marketing Manager—marking the beginning of a future Leonid office in the region. Our aim is to grow a team of delivery and support professionals locally in the coming years.

About the Role

This is a key role at the heart of our delivery operations. You’ll act as the operational and organizational link between our consultants and clients, ensuring projects run seamlessly from search kick-off through to offer stage and onboarding.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across regions using our proprietary Magic Month methodology—a fast-paced, time-sensitive approach to executive search. Success in this role requires strong coordination skills, attention to detail, and the ability to see the big picture under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: Track timelines, milestones, and deliverables across multiple global recruitment projects
• Administrative Support: Manage job postings, CV formatting, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and invoice coordination
• Candidate Sourcing: Support outreach efforts using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and database searches
• LeonidLive Interviews: Coordinate and occasionally host/record video interviews
• Market Mapping: Identify and compile lists of target companies and hiring managers for business development
• Candidate Aftercare: Follow up with placed candidates to ensure smooth onboarding and readiness for their new role
• Ad-Hoc Projects: Contribute to internal initiatives and support cross-functional priorities as needed
• Collaboration with Marketing: Work closely with our marketing function on recruitment campaigns and shared initiatives

Qualifications

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in project coordination, recruitment delivery, or a similar fast-paced role
• Strong project management mindset – confident juggling competing timelines and priorities
• Exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Fast learner with a high sense of ownership and accountability
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Able to work independently while staying closely connected to a remote team

Preferred Skills:

• Background in recruitment or executive search
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and sourcing tools
• Experience using Monday.com or similar project management tools
• Additional languages are a plus

Benefits:

• 29 days paid holiday (pro-rata).
• Additional 2,000 ZAR per quarter wellbeing bonus.

We pride ourselves on doing the right thing—not just the easy thing—with integrity, impact, and ambition at our core.

Leonid has a warm, supportive and inclusive culture – and everyone is encouraged to bring their true self to work. To find out more about what we offer as an employer, please take a look at our Employee Value Proposition!