Remote Recruitment Consultant - Executive Search

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

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Uncapped commissions

Fully remote work arrangement

Access to advanced recruitment tools

Growth in executive search

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Recruitment Consultant specialising in executive search to lead nationwide leadership talent engagements. You will operate fully remotely, identify and engage top-tier executives, and manage client relationships end-to-end.

This role offers uncapped commissions, a highly competitive salary, access to advanced recruitment tools, and opportunities to shape a new remote executive search division across South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in executive search or senior-level recruitment, ideally within a consultancy.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing, assessing, and securing high-caliber executive talent.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage a demanding workload remotely.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive searches for executive and senior leadership positions across diverse industries.
• Develop and execute sophisticated sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates globally.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with C-suite executives and hiring managers.
• Manage the entire executive search process, from initial client briefing to successful candidate placement.
• Provide expert market insights and candidate intelligence to clients.

Skills

Executive search

Sourcing strategies

Stakeholder management

Remote work

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly experienced and self-motivated Remote Recruitment Consultant to specialize in executive search. Operating entirely remotely, you will focus on identifying and engaging top-tier leadership talent for clients nationwide. This role demands a strategic approach to talent sourcing, exceptional client management skills, and the ability to operate autonomously. You will play a key part in building our client's remote executive search division, delivering exceptional service to clients seeking high-level appointments. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned recruiter to thrive in a fully remote, results-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive searches for executive and senior leadership positions across diverse industries.
• Develop and execute sophisticated sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates globally.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with C-suite executives and hiring managers.
• Manage the entire executive search process, from initial client briefing to successful candidate placement.
• Provide expert market insights and candidate intelligence to clients.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in executive search or senior-level recruitment, ideally within a consultancy.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing, assessing, and securing high-caliber executive talent.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage a demanding workload remotely.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and talent trends for leadership roles.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and uncapped commission structure reflecting senior expertise.
• Fully remote work arrangement with complete flexibility.
• Access to advanced recruitment tools and a global network.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and specialization in executive search.
• Be part of a forward-thinking consultancy that values autonomy and results, anywhere in South Africa.