Senior Recruitment Consultant - Remote

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + commission

Fully remote

Leading recruitment technology

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative virtual culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join a fully remote team serving Limpopo and beyond. You will manage end-to-end recruitment processes, build strong client partnerships, and mentor junior consultants in a flexible, remote-first environment.

The role emphasizes sourcing, executive-level placements, and proactive business development within a distributed workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in agency recruitment.
• Proven track record in sourcing for senior roles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex recruitment assignments from brief to placement.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies to attract passive candidates.
• Cultivate long-term relationships with a portfolio of clients.
• Conduct comprehensive candidate assessments, interviews, and reference checks.
• Mentor junior recruitment consultants and guide skill development.
• Support strategic business development by identifying new opportunities.

Skills

Sourcing expertise

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Mentoring

Business development

Remote work

Talent acquisition

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in the recruitment industry, is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Recruitment Consultant to join their established, fully remote team serving clients across Limpopo and beyond. This position is critical for managing end-to-end recruitment processes, building strong client partnerships, and mentoring junior consultants. You will be instrumental in sourcing and securing top-tier talent for challenging roles, operating with a high degree of autonomy. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional to excel in a flexible, remote-first environment that fosters growth, innovation, and a strong sense of community among its distributed workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex recruitment assignments, managing the entire process from brief to successful placement.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract passive candidates for niche and executive roles.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with a portfolio of key clients.
• Conduct comprehensive candidate assessments, interviews, and reference checks to ensure quality placements.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior recruitment consultants, fostering their skill development.
• Contribute to strategic business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and client needs.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in agency recruitment, with a proven track record of success.
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing and placing candidates in specialized or senior positions.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and market trends.
• Self-disciplined, proactive, and highly organized to succeed in a fully remote work setting.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary coupled with a generous, performance-driven commission structure.
• Fully remote working arrangement, providing unparalleled flexibility.
• Access to leading recruitment technology and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities for career advancement into leadership roles within the remote team.
• A supportive, collaborative, and achievement-oriented virtual work culture.