Remote Lead Recruitment Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Fully remote work

Leadership development

Access to advanced recruitment tech

Global team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 collaborates with a global recruitment consultancy to recruit a Remote Lead Recruitment Consultant based in South Africa. The role centers on leading a distributed team, managing complex recruitment projects, and driving business development from a home office.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in recruitment consultancy, proven remote leadership, and a track record in executive searches and client management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in recruitment consultancy, with leadership experience
• Proven ability to manage large recruitment projects and executive searches
• Experience in business development and client relationship management
• Excellent leadership, communication, and virtual team management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a remote team of recruitment consultants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for key clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery and successful placements.
• Drive business development initiatives, identifying and securing new client opportunities in the market.
• Develop and implement strategic talent acquisition plans and sourcing methodologies for challenging roles.
• Monitor team performance, providing regular feedback, coaching, and support to achieve targets.
• Ensure compliance with industry best practices and ethical standards in all recruitment activities.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team management

Full-cycle recruitment

Executive search

Business development

Client relationship management

ATS proficiency

Digital recruitment tools

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative Recruitment Consultancy , is seeking a motivated and experienced Remote Lead Recruitment Consultant to join their expanding, globally distributed team. This role is 100% remote, offering unparalleled flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa. You will be responsible for leading recruitment initiatives, mentoring a team of remote consultants, and driving business development efforts. This position requires a strategic thinker with a proven ability to manage complex recruitment projects and foster a collaborative, high-performance virtual team environment. Take the lead in shaping remote recruitment excellence from the comfort of your own home.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a remote team of recruitment consultants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for key clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery and successful placements.
• Drive business development initiatives, identifying and securing new client opportunities in the market.
• Develop and implement strategic talent acquisition plans and sourcing methodologies for challenging roles.
• Monitor team performance, providing regular feedback, coaching, and support to achieve targets.
• Ensure compliance with industry best practices and ethical standards in all recruitment activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in recruitment consultancy , with a strong background in leading teams, preferably remotely.
• Proven success in managing large recruitment projects and executive searches.
• Demonstrated experience in business development and client relationship management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and virtual team management skills.
• Proficiency in using ATS and other digital recruitment tools for remote operations.
• Strong understanding of talent market dynamics and effective sourcing strategies.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with an aggressive and uncapped commission structure.
• The unparalleled advantage of a fully remote work arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Opportunities for leadership development and career progression within a global consultancy.
• Access to advanced recruitment technology and continuous learning resources.
• Be part of a forward-thinking, results-driven virtual team committed to success.