Senior Recruitment Consultant - Executive & Professional Roles

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Commission structure

Professional development

Supportive work culture

Strong Gauteng reputation

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead executive and professional placements across multiple sectors. You will manage end-to-end search assignments, build strong client relationships, and use market insights to guide hiring decisions.

The role requires deep experience in executive recruitment, a track record of retained searches, and excellent interviewing and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in recruitment, with a track record of placing executive and professional candidates.
• Experience managing retained search assignments and complex recruitment projects.
• Excellent interviewing, assessment and candidate evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for executive, management and professional roles.
• Conduct in-depth client consultations to understand needs, culture and hiring requirements.
• Develop and execute advanced search strategies including proactive headhunting.
• Screen, interview and assess candidates for skills, experience and leadership potential.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and a network of candidates.
• Provide market intelligence, salary benchmarking and candidate availability insights.
• Negotiate offers and manage onboarding process.

Skills

Executive recruitment

Candidate assessment

Client relationship management

Headhunting

Negotiation

ATS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Psychology

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a reputable recruitment consultancy known for its expertise in placing executive and professional talent, is seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to join their thriving office in Benoni, Gauteng. This role is designed for a seasoned professional who excels at identifying and attracting high-caliber candidates for mid-to-senior level positions across various sectors, including finance, operations, and management. You will be responsible for managing complex search assignments, nurturing client relationships, and providing market insights. This is an outstanding opportunity to leverage your recruitment expertise within a supportive and professional environment in Benoni, contributing directly to the career advancement of professionals and the success of client organizations. The ideal candidate has a strong network and a deep understanding of executive search methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for executive, management, and specialized professional roles.
• Conduct in-depth client consultations to fully understand their organizational needs, culture, and specific hiring requirements.
• Develop and execute sophisticated search strategies, including proactive headhunting, to identify and engage qualified candidates.
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates to evaluate their skills, experience, leadership potential, and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with a portfolio of key clients.
• Nurture a strong network of passive and active candidates within your specialist fields.
• Provide clients with market intelligence, salary benchmarking, and candidate availability insights.
• Negotiate offers and manage the entire candidate onboarding process.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of candidate and client interactions in the CRM system.
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and client service.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in recruitment, with a strong track record of successfully placing executive and professional candidates.
• Demonstrated ability in managing retained search assignments and complex recruitment projects.
• Exceptional interviewing, assessment, and candidate evaluation skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in using various recruitment tools, databases, and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Strong understanding of different industry sectors and professional roles.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a demanding workload effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.
• Must be willing and able to work full-time from our Benoni office.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary coupled with an attractive commission structure.
• Access to high-profile clients and challenging search assignments.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative work culture.
• Be part of a respected firm with a strong reputation in the Gauteng region.