Senior Executive Recruiter

Haldren; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm is seeking a high-performing Recruiter to engage with senior-level roles, offering competitive salaries and the opportunity for strong commission earnings. The role includes interviewing candidates, analyzing recruitment performance, and working with sourcing teams to build a candidate pipeline. Applicants should have at least five years of recruitment experience and possess strong communication and negotiation skills. This permanent, full-time position is based in Gauteng, South Africa and comes with a range of benefits including medical aid and paid leave.

Benefits

Medical aid

Paid annual and sick leave

All South African public holidays

Birthday afternoon off

Qualifications

• Solid background in professional recruitment with a clear understanding of agency operations.
• Proven ability to source, assess, and progress leadership-level candidates.

Responsibilities

• Interview and assess management and executive-level candidates.
• Track and analyze recruitment performance to continuously improve results.
• Work closely with sourcing teams to maintain a strong candidate pipeline.

Skills

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Self-motivated

Proactive and resourceful

Relationship building across global markets

Confident in selling recruitment services

Education

Minimum of five years' experience in recruitment or partnership-focused roles

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Haldren is a global recruitment firm focused on senior and executive placements across the US and Europe. We are looking for a high-performing Recruiter who wants international exposure, access to global markets, and strong commission upside.

You’ll be supported by advanced recruitment systems and a dedicated marketing function, allowing you to focus on delivery rather than admin.

Key Points

• Competitive base salary plus commission
• Senior-level roles only (average monthly commission: 75,000–150,000 ZAR)
• No desk fees
• Exclusive client mandates
• Full training provided — no international experience required
• Success driven by motivation, consistency, and energy
• Note: We operate on South African time, with evening calls often extending until 9 or 10 PM. Daytime hours are flexibly arranged to accommodate this schedule.

Responsibilities

• Interview and assess management and executive-level candidates
• Work closely with sourcing teams to maintain a strong candidate pipeline
• Track and analyze recruitment performance to continuously improve results

Requirements

• Solid background in professional recruitment with a clear understanding of agency operations
• Proven ability to source, assess, and progress leadership-level candidates
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and resourceful, with strong energy and initiative
• Experience managing processes and applying sound judgment to solve problems
• Confident, professional communicator when working with international clients
• Interest in building relationships across global markets
• Comfortable positioning and selling recruitment services
• Highly driven, focused, and ambitious

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in recruitment or partnership-focused roles
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Join Us

You’ll be part of a fast-moving, international recruitment business where performance is rewarded and impact is visible. We value initiative, accountability, and high standards.

Ready to take the next step in an international recruitment career? Apply now.

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time role
• Competitive fixed salary
• Attractive commission model (average of ±33,000 ZAR per placement)
• Full benefits offering, including:
  • Medical aid
  • Paid annual and sick leave
  • All South African public holidays
  • Birthday afternoon off