Senior Recruitment Consultant

Recruiter:

Talentfinder (Advtech)

Job Ref:

TF001305/Danie

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

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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