Remote C-Suite Search Strategist

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Prestigious clients

Career growth

Advanced search tools

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Executive Search Consultant to identify and engage top-tier leadership for clients across sectors. This fully remote role offers flexibility and the opportunity to manage complex, high-impact searches from your home office in SA.

You will lead market mapping, candidate outreach, and rigorous due diligence, advising C-suite executives and hiring managers throughout the search process, while collaborating with a prestigious client base in a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in executive search or senior-level recruitment.
• Proven success in recruiting for niche or hard-to-fill executive roles.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct market mapping and candidate intelligence gathering.
• Excellent persuasive communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Proficiency with modern recruitment technologies and virtual collaboration tools.
• Strong business acumen across industries.
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a remote work setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive executive searches for senior-level positions, including C-suite, VP, and Director roles.
• Develop targeted search strategies using advanced research techniques and market intelligence.
• Engage with passive candidates through sophisticated networking and outreach methods.
• Conduct thorough due diligence, including reference checks and in-depth interviews.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients and candidates.
• Provide expert market insights and consultative advice to clients throughout the search process.
• Manage the recruitment process from briefing to placement, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the firm's executive search practice.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

Skills

Executive search

Candidate outreach

Negotiation

Market mapping

Remote work

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree a plus

Tools

Recruitment tech

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Executive Search Consultant to identify and engage top-tier leadership for clients across sectors. This fully remote role offers flexibility and the opportunity to manage complex, high-impact searches from your home office in SA.

You will lead market mapping, candidate outreach, and rigorous due diligence, advising C-suite executives and hiring managers throughout the search process, while collaborating with a prestigious client base in a