Senior Commercial Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous commission

Career growth

Diverse client portfolio

Team environment

Recognition for performance

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking a Senior Commercial Recruitment Consultant to lead end-to-end recruitment for sales, marketing, operations, and general management.

You will manage key client relationships, drive business development, develop sourcing strategies, interview candidates, and exceed recruitment targets.

The role offers a generous commission structure, career growth, and exposure to a diverse client portfolio across industries. Must be eligible to work in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 5 years in recruitment with heavy focus on commercial roles.
• Strong client management and business development skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency with ATS and recruitment tools; ability to leverage market data.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for commercial roles (sales, marketing, operations).
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and drive business development.
• Provide market insights, salary benchmarks, and recruitment strategies to clients.
• Interview and assess candidates to ensure fit for roles.
• Represent the company professionally at Mahikeng events and client meetings.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Commercial focus

Client management

Business development

ATS proficiency

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy, is seeking a Senior Commercial Recruitment Consultant to join their dynamic team in Mahikeng, North West. This role is key to identifying, attracting, and placing high-caliber professionals within commercial functions, including sales, marketing, operations, and general management. You will be responsible for managing key client relationships, driving business development, and ensuring the successful delivery of recruitment solutions across diverse industries. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commercial acumen, extensive recruitment experience, and a proven ability to build and maintain successful client partnerships. This is an excellent career opportunity to make a significant impact in the North West province of South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for commercial roles, from understanding client needs to placing candidates.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to attract top commercial talent.
• Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, competitor activities, and talent availability.
• Engage in business development activities to secure new client mandates.
• Interview and assess candidates thoroughly to ensure suitability for commercial roles.
• Provide expert advice to clients on market trends, salary benchmarks, and recruitment strategies.
• Represent the company professionally in Mahikeng and at relevant industry events.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share market insights and best practices.
• Achieve and exceed recruitment targets and KPIs.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in recruitment, with a strong focus on commercial roles (sales, marketing, operations).
• Proven track record in successful candidate sourcing and placement within commercial functions.
• Excellent understanding of commercial business operations and requirements.
• Strong client management and business development skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.
• A relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a results-driven environment.
• Must be eligible to work in South Africa.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a generous commission structure.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Work with a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries in North West.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Contribute to the success of leading businesses by sourcing key commercial talent.
• Exposure to challenging and rewarding recruitment projects.
• Professional recognition and rewards for performance.