Recruitment Consultant - Executive Search

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Autonomy

Professional development

High-profile assignments

Strong client exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Recruitment Consultant for its Pretoria practice to identify and attract senior leadership talent across sectors.

You will conduct market mapping, engage executives, and collaborate with clients to map culture and leadership needs while upholding the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in executive search, headhunting, or senior-level recruitment.
• Strong networking, research, and interviewing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and intelligence for executive search assignments.
• Identify, engage, and assess candidates for senior management and executive roles.
• Build and maintain networks of senior professionals across industries.
• Manage candidate experience with professionalism and discretion.
• Partner with clients to understand leadership requirements and culture.
• Prepare detailed candidate profiles and present shortlisted candidates.

Skills

Executive search

Head hunting

Networking

Research

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a reputable executive search firm, is looking for a dedicated Recruitment Consultant to join their growing practice in Pretoria . This role focuses on identifying and attracting senior-level talent for leadership positions across various sectors. You will play a critical part in understanding client needs at a strategic level, conducting extensive market mapping, and engaging with high-profile candidates. This is a unique opportunity to operate at the forefront of executive talent acquisition, working in a sophisticated, confidential, and results-oriented environment, supported by a team committed to excellence and discretion, operating with significant autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market research and intelligence gathering for executive search assignments.
• Identify, engage, and assess potential candidates for senior management and executive roles.
• Build and maintain a strong network of senior professionals across different industries.
• Manage the candidate experience with a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Partner closely with clients to understand their organizational culture and leadership requirements.
• Prepare detailed candidate profiles and present shortlisted candidates effectively to clients.

Requirements

• Proven experience in executive search, headhunting, or senior-level recruitment.
• Strong understanding of various industries and C-suite level roles.
• Exceptional networking, research, and interviewing skills.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client and candidate engagement.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degrees are a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and a generous bonus structure tied to successful placements.
• Significant professional autonomy and the opportunity to work on high-impact assignments in Pretoria .
• Exposure to top-tier clients and leadership roles.
• Comprehensive professional development and networking opportunities.
• A culture that values expertise, confidentiality, and long-term relationships.