Executive Search Partner

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Executive Search Partner in South Africa.

This role is a hands on, high impact position responsible for leading end to end executive search processes for senior and C suite roles across global markets. You will partner closely with hiring managers, building talent pipelines, conducting structured interviews, and guiding the full candidate lifecycle from sourcing to offer negotiation. The position requires a strategic mindset to map markets, engage passive candidates, and drive diversity aware sourcing practices. You will leverage analytics and KPIs to continuously improve hiring outcomes and candidate experience. Operating in a fully remote environment, you will contribute to shaping the organization's leadership teams while maintaining employer branding and compliance across regions. This role combines deep recruitment expertise, cross cultural collaboration, and global market knowledge, offering exposure to diverse industries and talent pools.

• Run full cycle executive searches for senior and executive positions, including search strategy, candidate sourcing, interviews, offer negotiation, and closure.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines, market maps, and networks for core functions and products.
• Source passive candidates through LinkedIn, referrals, events, and targeted outreach, ensuring consistent employer brand messaging.
• Conduct structured interviews and scorecards, advising hiring managers on assessment and calibration.
• Negotiate offers, manage candidate closing, and benchmark compensation effectively.
• Track, report, and optimize recruiting KPIs and candidate experience metrics in partnership with People Analytics.
• Coach hiring managers on best practices, diversity aware hiring, and process compliance (GDPR/local laws).

• 5-7 years of hands on executive search experience in house or with retained search firms.
• Proven success placing mid senior to executive level candidates (Director, VP, C suite, or equivalent).
• Experience recruiting for technology driven or high growth industries (SaaS, FinTech, Consumer Tech, Marketplace, or related sectors).
• Knowledge of global markets with experience recruiting across EMEA and understanding CIS technology landscapes.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills.
• Ability to operate independently in a remote environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with ATS systems, structured interview processes, and recruitment compliance frameworks.

• Fully remote opportunity with flexible work arrangements.
• 28 days of vacation per year, plus 7 wellness days.
• Bonuses up to $5,000 for successful candidate referrals.
• 50% coverage for professional training, conferences, and international meetings.
• Corporate discounts for language courses and professional development.
• Health benefits reimbursement up to $1,000 per year if corporate insurance is unavailable.
• Support for home or coworking workplace setup (desk, chair, internet, etc.) with reimbursement up to $1,000 every three years.
• Internal gamified recognition system for bonuses, merchandise, and team building activities.

We use an AI powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.