Introduction

Experienced Recruitment Delivery Consultant (Independent Contractor)

Location: Remote (South Africa)
Working Hours: 30 Hours per Week
Remuneration: Up to R240,000 per annum (excluding performance-based incentives)

Emerging Search Consultants (ESC) is a boutique recruitment consultancy partnering with leading organisations across South Africa, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the United Kingdom.

We specialise in identifying exceptional middle management, specialist and leadership talent across a diverse range of industries. Our reputation has been built on professionalism, quality of delivery, speed and long-term client partnerships.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Recruitment Delivery Consultant to join our team on an independent contractor basis.

Who This Opportunity May Suit

In addition to experienced agency recruiters, we welcome applications from experienced Talent Acquisition professionals, Recruitment Managers and HR Managers with substantial hands-on recruitment experience who are interested in moving into a flexible, freelance or consulting environment.

We value depth of experience, judgement, maturity and a proven ability to deliver. Your current employment status or traditional career path is less important to us than your ability to successfully manage recruitment assignments and operate independently.

Why Join ESC?

• Fully remote working environment.

• Flexible 30-hour work week.

• No business development or sales responsibilities.

• Opportunity to work on interesting specialist and leadership recruitment assignments.

• AI-enabled recruitment environment.

• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of a modern, technology-driven recruitment business.

About the Role

This is a delivery-focused consulting opportunity for an experienced recruitment professional who enjoys identifying exceptional talent, building candidate relationships and successfully delivering recruitment assignments.

Working remotely, you will manage assignments from client briefing through to successful placement, ensuring an exceptional experience for both clients and candidates.

This role is suited to professionals who enjoy ownership, accountability and delivering results without the pressure of sales targets.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment assignments from client briefing through to successful placement.

• Develop sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, headhunting and advanced search techniques.

• Identify, engage and interview high-calibre candidates.

• Conduct structured competency-based interviews and candidate assessments.

• Prepare professional candidate reports and recommendations.

• Coordinate interviews, client feedback, offer negotiations and placement administration.

• Build and maintain strong candidate relationships throughout the recruitment process.

• Leverage AI tools to improve sourcing, research, candidate engagement and overall recruitment productivity.

• Maintain accurate recruitment records and documentation.

• Deliver exceptional levels of service to both clients and candidates.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' recruitment, talent acquisition or relevant HR experience, including substantial hands-on recruitment delivery experience.

• A proven track record of successfully managing and delivering recruitment assignments.

• Experience recruiting professional, technical, specialist or senior management positions will be advantageous.

• Demonstrable practical experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT as part of your regular working environment is essential. This is not a role for someone who is new to AI.

• Strong sourcing, interviewing and candidate assessment skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple recruitment assignments simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

• Self-motivated, accountable and comfortable working independently.

• Own reliable laptop, smartphone and stable internet connection.

Remuneration

The successful candidate will be engaged as an independent contractor.

• Initial contractor fee of R15,000 per month during the first three-month evaluation period.

• Following a successful performance review, the contractor fee will increase to R20,000 per month.

• In addition, you will participate in ESC's lucrative performance-based incentive programme.

• Monthly allowance provided for business calls and data.

Success in This Role

As this is a fully remote consulting opportunity, success will be measured against clearly defined delivery outcomes, including quality of shortlisted candidates, client satisfaction, placement success, responsiveness, accountability and overall contribution to the business.

We value professionalism, ownership, integrity, experience, sound judgement, continuous improvement and a willingness to embrace technology to deliver exceptional recruitment outcomes.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV together with a cover letter (maximum one page) addressing the following:

• Why this opportunity interests you.

• Your recruitment delivery experience and the industries in which you have recruited.

• The most challenging recruitment assignment you have successfully delivered and why.

• How you currently use AI tools such as ChatGPT or similar technologies to improve your recruitment workflow.

Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

If you are an experienced recruitment or HR professional looking to apply your expertise in a flexible consulting environment where you can focus on delivering exceptional talent, we would like to hear from you.

Package & Remuneration

R240 000 P/A with allowances for Data and business calls.