Remote Executive Recruiter

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Executive search assignments

Professional development

Prestigious client network

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Executive Recruiter to join a fully distributed team. You will identify, engage, and secure C-suite talent for leadership roles globally from anywhere in South Africa.

Success requires a proven track record in executive search, powerful networking, market intelligence, and the ability to build trust with senior professionals and clients. This role offers complete location freedom and high-level exposure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in executive search or retained recruitment.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and engaging senior/executive talent.
• Exceptional research, networking, and persuasive communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with senior leaders and C-suite executives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market mapping and candidate research to identify executive talent.
• Develop and execute search strategies for senior-level and C-suite positions.
• Engage with high-caliber candidates through strategic outreach and networking.
• Conduct interviews and assessments to evaluate leadership potential and fit.
• Present vetted profiles and insights to clients.
• Manage the executive search process from brief to offer and onboarding.
• Advise clients on executive talent acquisition and market dynamics.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a niche recruitment consultancy specializing in senior placements, is seeking an accomplished Remote Executive Recruiter to join their fully distributed team. Working from anywhere in South Africa, you will focus on identifying, engaging, and securing top-tier executive talent for leadership positions globally. This role demands exceptional networking skills, market intelligence, and the ability to build trust with senior professionals and C-suite executives. It's an outstanding opportunity to operate at the highest level of recruitment with complete location freedom.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct sophisticated market mapping and candidate research to identify executive talent for critical roles.
• Develop and execute effective search strategies for senior-level and C-suite positions.
• Engage proactively with high-caliber candidates through strategic outreach and networking.
• Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate leadership potential, experience, and cultural alignment.
• Present well-vetted candidate profiles and insights to clients.
• Manage the executive search process from initial brief through to successful offer acceptance and onboarding.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients regarding executive talent acquisition and market dynamics.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in executive search or retained recruitment, with a strong portfolio of successful senior placements.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and engaging hard-to-find executive talent.
• Exceptional research, networking, and persuasive communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport and credibility with senior leaders and C-suite executives.
• Strong understanding of various industries and organizational structures.
• Discretion, professionalism, and a commitment to ethical recruitment practices are paramount.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary with a substantial bonus structure tied to successful placements.
• The ultimate flexibility of a fully remote working arrangement.
• Access to high-profile executive search assignments and a prestigious client network.
• Continuous professional development opportunities tailored to executive search.
• A collaborative and experienced remote team environment that supports high performance.