Senior Recruitment Consultant

AES Global; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Uncapped earning potential

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cape Town is looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to manage the full recruitment cycle for Digital, Marketing, and Commercial sectors. You will build client relationships and utilize your recruitment expertise to meet business needs. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for recruitment. Join a collaborative team with uncapped earning potential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a Recruitment Consultant, with strong 360 billing experience.
• Demonstrated success recruiting in Digital, Marketing, and Commercial sectors.
• Excellent candidate sourcing, interviewing, and negotiation abilities.
• Proven business development skills and ability to grow client accounts.
• Excellent candidate sourcing, interviewing, and negotiation abilities.
• Outstanding communication skills and confidence with senior stakeholders.
• Organised, self-driven, and results-focused.
• Experience using ATS or recruitment CRM systems.
• Genuine passion for recruitment and delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full 360 recruitment cycle from business development to placement.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and understand their hiring needs.
• Conduct thorough interviews to assess candidate skills and fit.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies to attract Digital, Marketing, and Commercial talent.
• Conduct thorough interviews to assess candidate skills and cultural fit.
• Negotiate offers and manage process through placement and post-placement follow-up.
• Generate new business opportunities through networking, referrals, and market mapping.
• Maintain accurate records on ATS/CRM and keep pipelines strong.
• Share market insights and best practices with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Candidate sourcing

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

ATS/CRM usage

Stakeholder communication

Tools

ATS systems

Recruitment CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Senior Recruitment Consultant – Digital, Marketing & Commercial at AES Global, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full 360 recruitment cycle — from business development to successful placement.


• Build and nurture long-term relationships with clients, understanding their hiring needs and business goals.


• Develop targeted sourcing strategies to identify and attract exceptional Digital, Marketing, and Commercial talent.


• Conduct thorough interviews to assess candidate skills, experience, and cultural fit.


• Negotiate offers and manage the process through to placement and post-placement follow-up.


• Proactively generate new business opportunities through networking, referrals, and market mapping.


• Maintain accurate records on the ATS/CRM and keep pipelines strong for key skillsets.


• Share market insights, trends, and best practices with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a Recruitment Consultant, with strong 360 billing experience.


• Demonstrated success recruiting in Digital, Marketing, and Commercial sectors.


• Proven business development skills and the ability to grow client accounts.


• Excellent candidate sourcing, interviewing, and negotiation abilities.


• Outstanding communication skills and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.


• Organised, self-driven, and results-focused.


• Experience using ATS or recruitment CRM systems.


• A genuine passion for recruitment and delivering exceptional service.

Why Join Us

This is your chance to take ownership of your desk, grow your client portfolio, and work alongside a supportive, driven team. We offer a collaborative culture, uncapped earning potential, and the opportunity to work with leading brands.

Apply now and bring your expertise to a place where your impact is recognised and rewarded.

This role is based in Cape Town.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Human Resources


• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting