Senior Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous bonus

Hybrid work model

Growth opportunities

Strong client network

Professional culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is recruiting a seasoned Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead the full lifecycle of senior and executive placements, building strategic client partnerships. You will identify talent needs, develop search strategies, perform competency-based interviews, and manage complex offers and onboarding to ensure smooth placements.

The role offers a hybrid work model, strong earning potential with bonuses, and opportunities for leadership and business development within

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in recruitment, with a focus on executive search or specialist recruitment.
• Proven track record of exceeding placement targets and building strong client portfolios.
• Exceptional ability to source, attract, and engage senior-level candidates.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of various industry sectors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle for senior and executive-level placements.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key clients, understanding their organizational needs and market dynamics.
• Implement advanced sourcing methodologies to attract niche and in-demand talent.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and competency-based assessments to evaluate candidates thoroughly.
• Negotiate complex employment offers and manage the onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition.

Skills

Executive search

Client relationship management

Sourcing

Interviewing

Negotiation

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy, is looking for a seasoned Senior Recruitment Consultant to join their dynamic team in Richards Bay. This role involves managing complex recruitment assignments, building strategic relationships with clients, and driving the placement of high-calibre professionals across various sectors. You will play a key part in identifying talent needs, developing effective search strategies, and ensuring successful candidate placements. This position is ideal for an experienced recruiter who seeks to enhance their career in a challenging yet rewarding environment, contributing to the firm's ongoing success and expansion in the KwaZulu-Natal region, with a flexible hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle for senior and executive-level placements.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key clients, understanding their organizational needs and market dynamics.
• Implement advanced sourcing methodologies to attract niche and in-demand talent.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and competency-based assessments to evaluate candidates thoroughly.
• Negotiate complex employment offers and manage the onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in recruitment, with a focus on executive search or specialist recruitment.
• Proven track record of exceeding placement targets and building strong client portfolios.
• Exceptional ability to source, attract, and engage senior-level candidates.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of various industry sectors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and generous bonus structure.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility and office-based synergy.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Access to a robust client network and high-value recruitment mandates.
• A professional and dynamic workplace culture that values expertise and results.