Remote Executive Search Strategist

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Performance bonus

Global projects

Tech-enabled tools

Professional development

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Executive Search Specialist for a fully remote role serving South Africa. You will identify and attract top-tier executive talent for critical leadership positions, shaping client leadership teams across industries from a remote-first setup.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in executive search, proven C-suite placements, and strong research, communication, and stakeholder-management skills. A bachelor’s in business or psychology is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in executive/senior recruitment.
• Proven track record placing senior executives (C-suite, VP, Director).
• Exceptional research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships with senior professionals.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Proficient with digital tools and social platforms for sourcing.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, able to manage multiple searches remotely.
• Degree in Business Administration, Psychology or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify target executive candidates.
• Develop search strategies for senior roles across industries.
• Use direct sourcing, networking, and digital platforms to build candidate pipelines.
• Screen and assess executive candidates for leadership potential and fit.
• Advise clients and manage relationships as a strategic partner.
• Present qualified shortlists with insights and feedback.
• Manage end-to-end search process with timely delivery.
• Expand network and market intelligence continuously.
• Contribute to refining firm methodologies and best practices.

Skills

Executive search

C-suite placement

Research skills

Communication

Negotiation

Remote work

Market mapping

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Psychology

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Social media tools

Database tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Executive Search Specialist for a fully remote role serving South Africa. You will identify and attract top-tier executive talent for critical leadership positions, shaping client leadership teams across industries from a remote-first setup.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in executive search, proven C-suite placements, and strong research, communication, and stakeholder-management skills. A bachelor’s in business or psychology is preferred.