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Senior Researcher – Executive Search
Location
South Africa
Posted
94 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Researcher – Executive Search
Remote Recruitment
• Deliver multiple retained executive search assignments across specialist sectors.**** • Partner with senior stakeholders to prepare key search documentation, including client briefs, role profiles, and candidate screeners.**** • Conduct detailed market mapping, identifying target companies, competitor landscapes, and relevant talent pools.**** • Build high-quality longlists by identifying and approaching senior-level candidates through research, networking, and direct outreach.**** • Engage and assess candidates through structured, competency-based interviews.**** • Develop strong shortlists aligned with client requirements, leadership competencies, and cultural fit.**** • Produce high-quality candidate reports, search updates, and market insight documentation.**** • Maintain accurate records within internal systems and ensure compliance with search processes.**** • Coordinate interviews and manage communication between candidates and clients.**** • Support offer management and ensure a seamless, high-touch candidate experience.**** • Gather and share market intelligence to support ongoing business development and sector expertise.**** • Contribute to continuous improvement of search methodologies and delivery standards.
Job Requirements
- Previous experience in executive search, retained recruitment, or senior-level talent delivery.****
- Proven ability to generate longlists and shortlists for complex roles.****
- Experience conducting candidate assessments or competency-based interviews.****
- Strong research and market mapping capability across specialised industries.****
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders.****
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.****
- High attention to detail, professionalism, and discretion.****
- Commercial awareness and a proactive, solution-focused mindset.****
- Exposure to sectors such as industrials, engineering, life sciences, energy, or professional services is advantageous.****
- Access to a reliable laptop, stable internet connection, and a professional home working environment.****
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