Senior Executive Search Consultant (Hybrid)

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous commission structure

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

Access to research tools

Hybrid working

Performance reviews

Career progression

Networking events

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an experienced Executive Search Consultant to identify and attract top-level executive talent for leading organizations. Leverage your network, market knowledge, and advanced search methods to deliver outstanding client results.

The role blends strategic client engagement with meticulous candidate sourcing, offering a challenging yet rewarding career path in executive recruitment within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in executive search or high-level recruitment.
• Proven track record of successfully completing complex executive-level searches.
• Expertise in search methodologies, candidate assessment, and client management.
• Strong understanding of various industries and functional areas.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation abilities.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• A relevant degree in Business, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.
• Established network of senior-level contacts within relevant sectors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive executive search assignments from initial client briefing to successful candidate placement.
• Develop and execute targeted search strategies to identify and engage senior-level candidates.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, understanding their strategic needs.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, including interviews, background checks, and reference verifications.
• Provide expert advice to clients on market trends, compensation, and talent availability.
• Network extensively within relevant industries to build and maintain a strong talent pool of executives.
• Manage multiple search assignments concurrently, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Prepare detailed search reports and present findings to clients.
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and thought leadership within the executive search practice in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

Skills

Executive search

Candidate assessment

Client management

Search methodologies

Industry knowledge

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Business or Psychology

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an experienced Executive Search Consultant to identify and attract top-level executive talent for leading organizations. Leverage your network, market knowledge, and advanced search methods to deliver outstanding client results.

The role blends strategic client engagement with meticulous candidate sourcing, offering a challenging yet rewarding career path in executive recruitment within a supportive team environment.