Recruitment Consultant: Business Development
Are you a driven and charismatic recruitment professional with a passion for business development and delivering exceptional results? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a strong focus on technology and technical recruitment? If so, we want you on our team!
We’re looking for a Recruitment Consultant to join our contingent business team in Johannesburg. In this role, you’ll take charge of winning new business, retaining clients, and delivering top-tier talent solutions. Your expertise in tech recruitment or technical (engineering) hiring will be pivotal in driving success. If you have 360 recruitment experience and international exposure, that’s a significant plus!
💼 What you will be doing
- Driving business development to secure new clients and strengthen existing relationships.
- Managing the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing and screening to interviewing and closing.
- Engaging with clients to understand their hiring needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
- Using innovative sourcing strategies to identify top talent in tech and technical (engineering) fields.
- Delivering an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring smooth processes and clear communication.
- Staying proactive in identifying new opportunities for client growth.
🌍 What we are looking for
- 4+ years of recruitment experience, with a focus on tech or technical (engineering) roles.
- A proven track record of wining new business and expanding on existing clients.
- Strong sales acumen, with the ability to build lasting relationships and influence stakeholders.
- Experience in international recruitment or a keen interest in expanding into global markets.
- High energy, drive, and hunger to succeed in a competitive environment.
- A confident, articulate, and proactive communicator, comfortable picking up the phone and closing deals.
- A solution-oriented mindset, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and client needs.
❓ Why join our team
At aston holmes, we pride ourselves on being catalysts for growth, combining creativity, expertise, and technology to help businesses scale quickly. You’ll work alongside a supportive, collaborative team that values innovation, results, and creating lasting client relationships.
Here’s what you’ll love about working with us:
- A flexible hybrid working model (2 days WFH, 3 days in-office).
- Opportunities to shape your career path and gain exposure to the international recruitment landscape.
- Participation in company-wide projects and initiatives that reflect our commitment to DE&I and giving back through our NGO, holmies in the Community.
- A culture of learning and development, with book and audiobook incentives to fuel your growth.
🌟 Perks and benefits
- Competitive salary with rewarding commission structure.
- 20 days of leave, plus a day dedicated to volunteering.
- Flexible working hours — we believe in work-life integration.
- Access to learning incentives, because we’re big on growth.
- Opportunities to work on impactful projects that align with your passions.
🏆 Ready to elevate your recruitment career?
If you’re ready to take on the challenge of building relationships, driving business development, and delivering top-tier talent, we’d love to hear from you!
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- Department
- 60 Degrees
- Locations
- Johannesburg
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
Johannesburg
Why join us?
We pride ourselves on offering an environment where we enable people to do their best work, through a supportive and
As a minority-owned business, accredited by MSDUK, we encourage diversity at all levels of our business. Our philosophy of 'Ubuntu' - that we are a stronger as a team because of who we are as individuals - permeates through our entire business, making us better advisors to our clients.
We are humble in our nature but fierce in the way that we are not afraid to compete with larger organisations in our space.
Recruitment Consultant: Business Development
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