Remote Executive Search Leader for C-Suite Talent

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Fully remote role

Health & retirement benefits

Growth and leadership development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant for a fully remote role. You will lead executive search assignments for C-suite and senior leadership, shaping talent strategies for top clients across South Africa.

This senior position emphasizes client partnerships, business development, mentorship of junior consultants, and delivering superior candidate experiences in a flexible, remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in executive search or senior recruitment consultancy.
• Proven ability in business development, client management, and closing senior placements.
• Strong strategic thinking, research, and analytical skills.
• Remote communication and presentation abilities.
• Bachelor's degree; MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive search assignments for C-suite and senior leadership.
• Develop long-term relationships with corporate clients.
• Drive business development and secure mandates.
• Mentor junior consultants and maintain candidate experience.
• Ensure high standards of client service across engagements.

Skills

Executive search

Business development

Client relationships

Leadership

Remote communication

Market intelligence

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant for a fully remote role. You will lead executive search assignments for C-suite and senior leadership, shaping talent strategies for top clients across South Africa.

This senior position emphasizes client partnerships, business development, mentorship of junior consultants, and delivering superior candidate experiences in a flexible, remote-first environment.