Recruitment Consultant - Executive Search

Placements24; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24, a distinguished recruitment consultancy operating from Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a sophisticated Recruitment Consultant specializing in Executive Search to identify and place senior leadership talent across industries.

The role emphasizes strategic talent mapping, stakeholder engagement, and advising clients on executive talent acquisition while maintaining discretion and professionalism in a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Executive Search or senior-level recruitment within a recruitment consultancy.
• Demonstrated success in conducting complex searches and placing high-caliber executives.
• Exceptional networking, interviewing, and influencing skills.
• Strong understanding of various business sectors and leadership competencies.
• Ability to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute confidential executive search assignments from initial client briefing to successful completion.
• Conduct extensive talent mapping and research to identify suitable senior candidates.
• Engage, assess, and present highly qualified candidates for C-suite and senior management roles.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior executives and hiring managers.
• Provide expert advice to clients on market intelligence, compensation, and talent acquisition strategies for leadership roles.
• Ensure a high level of professionalism and discretion throughout the search process.

Skills

Executive search

Senior-level recruitment

Networking

Interviewing

Influencing skills

Discretion

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy operating from Paarl, Western Cape , is seeking a sophisticated and results-oriented Recruitment Consultant specializing in Executive Search. This role focuses on identifying and placing senior leadership talent across various industries, requiring a strategic approach to talent mapping and stakeholder engagement. You will be instrumental in advising clients on executive talent acquisition, conducting in-depth candidate assessments, and ensuring the successful placement of high-impact leaders. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced consultant to build a successful executive search practice within a supportive and reputable firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute confidential executive search assignments from initial client briefing to successful completion.
• Conduct extensive talent mapping and research to identify suitable senior candidates.
• Engage, assess, and present highly qualified candidates for C-suite and senior management roles.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior executives and hiring managers.
• Provide expert advice to clients on market intelligence, compensation, and talent acquisition strategies for leadership roles.
• Ensure a high level of professionalism and discretion throughout the search process.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Executive Search or senior-level recruitment within a recruitment consultancy .
• Demonstrated success in conducting complex searches and placing high-caliber executives.
• Exceptional networking, interviewing, and influencing skills.
• Strong understanding of various business sectors and leadership competencies.
• Ability to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and a generous commission structure linked to executive placements.
• Opportunity to lead high-profile executive searches and build a strong personal brand.
• Flexible hybrid working model providing a balance between office and remote work.
• Access to extensive resources and a supportive senior leadership team.
• A professional and discreet work environment in Paarl .