Executive Search Partner

1 week ago

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, South Africa Ovations Talent Sourcing Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year

We are seeking a seasoned
Strategic Executive search Partner
to join our client in the Financial Services Industry for a 12 - month contract. The working model is hybrid days at the office.

Responsibilities include:

  • Executive Search & Passive Talent Identification:
    Utilize advanced headhunting and executive search methodologies to map markets, identify, and confidentially engage
    senior, specialist, and passive talent
    critical for executive and future leadership roles.
  • Strategic Sourcing Design:
    Develop and implement efficient, data-driven sourcing strategies tailored to unique market segments and aligned with long-term business strategy.
  • Talent Intelligence & Research:
    Proactively gather, curate, and share
    labour market insights
    and competitive intelligence, influencing talent attraction, hiring, and retention strategies across the organization.
  • Best-in-Class Pipelining:
    Build robust, high-quality, and engaged
    talent pipelines ahead of demand
    for critical and executive positions, ensuring talent readiness for current and future opportunities.
  • Consultative Partnership:
    Partner directly with senior line managers and HR, acting as a
    Talent Sourcing Subject Matter Expert (SME)
    to upskill stakeholders and define clear SLAs and best-practice methodologies.
  • Data-Driven Innovation:
    Continually assess and propose innovations for sourcing channels, leveraging the
    Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
    (SuccessFactors) for data optimization, and reporting on key metrics such as
    time-to-source
    and
    quality-of-hire.
  • Employer Branding & EVP:
    Effectively sell the organization's
    Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
    and employer brand to sophisticated, passive executive candidates.

What You'll Need to Succeed

  • Proven Expertise:
    Deep knowledge and verifiable experience in
    Talent Acquisition, specifically within a Strategic Sourcing or Executive Search function.
  • Executive Market Knowledge:
    Demonstrated success in
    identifying and attracting senior-level and specialist passive talent
    in complex, competitive markets.
  • Strategic & Consultative Skills:
    Ability to translate complex business needs into viable, proactive sourcing strategies and confidently advise senior leadership.
  • Data and Technology Fluency:
    Proficient in leveraging ATS systems (e.g., SuccessFactors) and sourcing technologies, with a strong commitment to data integrity and reporting.
  • High Accountability:
    Track record of driving results and taking accountability for critical success measures (e.g., quality of hire, time to hire).

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