Senior Recruitment Specialist #3007

Keller Executive Search partners with organizations across North America and Europe to fill senior and executive-level roles. We are hiring a results-driven Recruiter who wants to work beyond local markets, build global search experience, and unlock significantly higher commission potential.

You’ll be supported by a strong internal infrastructure, including modern recruitment systems and a dedicated marketing function, allowing you to focus on delivering quality placements rather than administrative work.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead in-depth screening and evaluation conversations with management and executive-level professionals to assess suitability and alignment.
Partner closely with internal sourcing specialists to maintain a consistent flow of well-qualified talent.
Monitor and analyze recruitment performance data to refine search strategies and improve overall outcomes.
Demonstrated knowledge of end-to-end recruitment practices, with a strong focus on senior and leadership placements.
Comfortable working with contemporary recruiting platforms, systems, and digital tools.
Strong communication, relationship-building, and deal-closing abilities.
Experience working within professional hiring environments, with clear insight into how search firms operate behind the scenes
Consistent success engaging, evaluating, and advancing candidates at leadership level
Self-starting and action-oriented, bringing high energy, sharp thinking, and creative problem-solving to daily work
Background in managing workflows and applying strategic judgment to complex situations
Polished and credible communicator when dealing with senior, international stakeholders
Genuine interest in building relationships with new organizations and professionals across global markets
Comfortable influencing decision-makers and positioning services as business solutions

Qualifications

At least two years of hands-on experience in recruitment, account management, or partnership-focused roles
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in negotiation and relationship building
Comfortable working with standard business software, including Microsoft Office tools and Google Workspace
Full-time, permanent position
Competitive base salary
Generous commission structure (average commission 33,000 ZAR per placement)
Comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical aid
Paid annual leave
Paid sick leave
All South African public holidays observed
Afternoon off on your birthday.

Details

Location

South Africa

Experience

Min. 2 yearsAt least two years of hands-on experience in recruitment, account management, or partnership-focused roles

Key Responsibilities:

Lead in-depth screening and evaluation conversations with management and executive-level professionals to assess suitability and alignment.
Partner closely with internal sourcing specialists to maintain a consistent flow of well-qualified talent.
Monitor and analyze recruitment performance data to refine search strategies and improve overall outcomes.
Demonstrated knowledge of end-to-end recruitment practices, with a strong focus on senior and leadership placements.
Comfortable working with contemporary recruiting platforms, systems, and digital tools.
Strong communication, relationship-building, and deal-closing abilities.
Experience working within professional hiring environments, with clear insight into how search firms operate behind the scenes
Consistent success engaging, evaluating, and advancing candidates at leadership level
Self-starting and action-oriented, bringing high energy, sharp thinking, and creative problem-solving to daily work
Background in managing workflows and applying strategic judgment to complex situations
Polished and credible communicator when dealing with senior, international stakeholders
Genuine interest in building relationships with new organizations and professionals across global markets
Comfortable influencing decision-makers and positioning services as business solutions

Qualifications

At least two years of hands-on experience in recruitment, account management, or partnership-focused roles
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in negotiation and relationship building
Comfortable working with standard business software, including Microsoft Office tools and Google Workspace
Full-time, permanent position
Competitive base salary
Generous commission structure (average commission 33,000 ZAR per placement)
Comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical aid
Paid annual leave
Paid sick leave
All South African public holidays observed
Afternoon off on your birthday.