Recruitment Consultant - Executive Search

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Remote or hybrid work

Research platform access

Professional development

Collaborative environment

High-impact mandates

Job summary

Placements24, a leading recruitment consultancy based in Vereeniging, is seeking a seasoned Recruitment Consultant specializing in executive search. You will manage complex search projects, engage C-suite executives, and build strong relationships with major clients across Gauteng.

The role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, a sophisticated research platform, and opportunities to lead high-impact mandates for top organizations, with a generous performance-based bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in recruitment, with a significant portion dedicated to executive search or senior-level recruitment.
• Demonstrated success in conducting and closing complex search assignments for leadership roles.
• Proven ability to build rapport and credibility with senior executives and clients.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Expertise in leveraging professional networks, databases, and research tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high degree of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive executive search assignments, from defining client needs to candidate placement.
• Identify, assess, and engage with senior-level candidates, including C-suite executives and directors.
• Develop strong, consultative relationships with key stakeholders at client organizations.
• Utilize advanced research and networking techniques to build talent pipelines for critical roles.
• Manage the entire candidate experience, ensuring discretion, professionalism, and transparency.
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying new executive search opportunities.

Skills

Executive Search

Senior-level recruitment

Client relationship mgmt

Networking & research

Communication skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious Recruitment Consultancy based in Vereeniging, is seeking an accomplished Recruitment Consultant specializing in Executive Search. This senior role is ideal for an experienced professional who excels at identifying and engaging top-tier executive talent for challenging leadership positions across various industries in Gauteng. You will manage complex search projects, build trusted relationships with C-suite executives and major clients, and contribute to the firm's reputation for excellence in executive recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive executive search assignments, from defining client needs to candidate placement.
• Identify, assess, and engage with senior-level candidates, including C-suite executives and directors.
• Develop strong, consultative relationships with key stakeholders at client organizations.
• Utilize advanced research and networking techniques to build talent pipelines for critical roles.
• Manage the entire candidate experience, ensuring discretion, professionalism, and transparency.
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying new executive search opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in recruitment, with a significant portion dedicated to executive search or senior-level recruitment.
• Demonstrated success in conducting and closing complex search assignments for leadership roles.
• Proven ability to build rapport and credibility with senior executives and clients.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Expertise in leveraging professional networks, databases, and research tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high degree of professionalism.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus a generous performance-based bonus.
• Flexible working arrangements, allowing for a remote or hybrid work setup.
• Access to a sophisticated research platform and professional development opportunities.
• A highly professional and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact search mandates for leading organizations.