Senior Recruitment Consultant

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to build and manage a 360° recruitment desk. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in recruitment and proven success in business development and client management. This role offers competitive salary plus commission and the opportunity to work autonomously in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary + commission structure

Opportunity to build and own your desk

Supportive and dynamic work environment

Career progression opportunities

Access to leading recruitment tools

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in recruitment with a strong generalist background.
• Demonstrated success in starting and growing a recruitment desk.
• Solid experience in business development and client relationship management.
• Proven ability to consistently achieve billing targets.
• Strong knowledge of the South African job market and recruitment landscape.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a 360° recruitment desk from scratch.
• Identify and engage new business opportunities through proactive business development.
• Conduct full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, interviewing, shortlisting, and placement.
• Negotiate terms of business with clients and ensure service excellence.

Skills

Business development

Client acquisition

End-to-end recruitment experience

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Results-driven

Education

Relevant Diploma or Degree

Job description

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant with a strong generalist background, capable of establishing and growing a desk independently. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of end-to-end recruitment experience, with a proven track record in business development, client acquisition, and delivery across multiple industries.

This is a high-impact role requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. You will be expected to hit the ground running, leveraging your network, expertise, and sales acumen to build a sustainable pipeline of clients and candidates.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage a 360° recruitment desk from scratch (generalist scope)
• Identify and engage new business opportunities through proactive business development
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Conduct full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, interviewing, shortlisting, client engagement, and placement
• Develop and execute talent attraction strategies across various channels
• Negotiate terms of business with clients and ensure service excellence
• Provide market insights and recruitment advice to clients and candidates
• Maintain accurate records in the CRM/ATS system
• Meet and exceed performance targets and KPIs

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in recruitment, with a strong generalist background
• Demonstrated success in starting and growing a recruitment desk
• Solid experience in business development and client relationship management
• Proven ability to consistently achieve billing targets
• Relevant Diploma or Degree is advantageous, but not essential
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset, and highly results-driven
• Strong knowledge of the South African job market and recruitment landscape

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary + commission structure
• Opportunity to build and own your desk with autonomy
• Supportive and dynamic work environment
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to leading recruitment tools and platforms

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant with a strong generalist background, capable of establishing and growing a desk independently. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of end-to-end recruitment experience, with a proven track record in business development, client acquisition, and delivery across multiple industries.

This is a high-impact role requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. You will be expected to hit the ground running, leveraging your network, expertise, and sales acumen to build a sustainable pipeline of clients and candidates.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage a 360° recruitment desk from scratch (generalist scope)
• Identify and engage new business opportunities through proactive business development
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Conduct full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, interviewing, shortlisting, client engagement, and placement
• Develop and execute talent attraction strategies across various channels
• Negotiate terms of business with clients and ensure service excellence
• Provide market insights and recruitment advice to clients and candidates
• Maintain accurate records in the CRM/ATS system
• Meet and exceed performance targets and KPIs

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in recruitment, with a strong generalist background
• Demonstrated success in starting and growing a recruitment desk
• Solid experience in business development and client relationship management
• Proven ability to consistently achieve billing targets
• Relevant Diploma or Degree is advantageous, but not essential
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset, and highly results-driven
• Strong knowledge of the South African job market and recruitment landscape

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary + commission structure
• Opportunity to build and own your desk with autonomy
• Supportive and dynamic work environment
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to leading recruitment tools and platforms

To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and achievements to

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