Location: Fish Hoek, South Africa Posted on: 06/10/2025 Recruiter - Noordhoek (Office Based Role) ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Search Strategy & Process Participate / play a role in developing search strategies and source lists Manage search timelines Input into practice business development strategies, including yearly and half yearly strategy reports and overviews Candidate Interaction Take full responsibility on a search-by-search basis for mapping the market, sourcing and approaching, profiling candidates and preparing appropriate reports Attend and conduct interviews, both for specific searches and speculatively Liaise with and advise candidates throughout the search process Take formal and informal references on behalf of consultant / head of practice Develop on‑going relationships with ‘high flying’ candidates Client Interaction Preparation of and participation in pitches with a head of practice / consultant Business development support and participation through existing and new clients, and through involvement in events Documentation Lead, own and support the preparation of search strategy documents, candidate reports, client updates, job descriptions, references and pitch presentations Be part of building our company Input information correctly into the database Consistently build knowledge base in a documented and structured manner Take an active role in improving internal processes Share knowledge with other practices Actively input into business development strategies Additional Expectations Expectation to be involved in cross‑practice search activity Expectation to support other practices where help is needed Contribute to the development of and writing of Weekend Editions when required Requirements KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Demonstrate flexibility in a fast paced / pressurised environment Project a positive demeanour regardless of changes in working conditions Show the ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities without loss of composure Thrive in a fast‑paced environment; have high levels of energy, tenacity and focus Organisation Time Management: Determine the appropriate allocation of time Space Management: Effectively manage the workspace (i.e. keeps a clean and organised office, appropriately handles all paperwork e.g. CVs / internal / external documents / invoices, etc., maintains control over the physical environment, etc.) Task Management: Balance conflicting priorities in order to manage workflow, ensure the completion of essential projects and meet critical deadlines Confident making nuanced judgements, prioritising time and effort Acute attention to detail ensuring work is produced accurately and of the highest possible standard Excellent time management skills, able to manage conflicting priorities and unforeseen change Proactive Demonstrate the ability to foresee problems and prevent them by taking action Utilise analytical skills and a broad understanding of the business to effectively interpret and anticipate needs Innate sense of urgency in everything you do Must have good communication Skills Listening skills: Understand that the most important aspect of communication is the act of listening and actively works to improve those skills Oral skills: Speak with confidence using clear, concise sentences and is easily understood Written skills: Produces well thought‑out, professional correspondence free of grammatical and spelling errors Telephone / Email: Use high quality, professional oral and written skills to project a positive image of the business at all times Client and Candidate Service Interact professionally with clients, candidates and colleagues at all times Promptly respond to requests with accuracy and a courteous demeanour Business Understanding Demonstrate an awareness of fundamental business principles as well as an understanding of the overall industry, ideally has worked for or currently in an Executive Search Consultancy or a similarly fast paced professional services firm Possess integrity and ability to be discreet, trustworthy and completely reliable Team Player Work as a competent member of the team, willingly providing back‑up support for co‑workers when appropriate and actively supporting group goals Computer / Technical Skills Display proficiency using standard office equipment Demonstrate advanced proficiency by quickly adapting to new technology and easily acquiring new technical skills Judgment Exhibit sound judgment and the ability to make reasonable decisions in the absence of direction Swiftly refer problems / issues to the appropriate person(s) when necessary Work effectively without constant and direct supervision or guidance from the Director Intuitive able to assess a situation and take initiative but also not be afraid to ask for help when required Compensation Competitive Salary R30 000 - R50 000 per month - just a basic, no comm or benefits (Depending on experience & current salary structure) Opportunity A chance to lead the recruitment space and drive the business forward Work closely with a founder led business #J-18808-Ljbffr