Senior Recruitment Consultant / Business Developer

Senior Recruitment Consultant / Business Developer (Remote to Office)

Recruiter

Fouche & Co Recruitment

Job Ref

DBN000664/MC

Date posted

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

Monthly

SUMMARY

Gauteng - Are you a proven recruitment performer ready to step out of a warm seat and build a high-performing desk with real backing? This is your opportunity to establish a premium recruitment footprint in Johannesburg and fast-track your path to branch leadership.

POSITION INFO

Fouché & Co Recruitment is an established specialist recruitment agency with deep expertise in financial services and engineering/manufacturing, while successfully placing across a broad range of commercial roles. Known for high standards of service and a meticulous, relationship-led approach to placement, the agency is expanding its national footprint and establishing a dedicated presence in Johannesburg.

The Senior Recruitment Consultant / Business Developer will be the first point of presence in Johannesburg, initially operating in a hybrid remote-to-office capacity. The role focuses heavily on driving new business development and full-cycle recruitment across key Johannesburg commercial sectors, with a structured growth path to lead and develop the regional branch as it expands.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business development and establish an active client base across the Johannesburg market, focusing on core financial services and engineering/manufacturing sectors.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and screening to placement, with delivery support from the established regional team.
• Implement and uphold the agency's brand standards, compliance processes, and service methodologies in a new regional market.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to shape regional marketing and business development strategies.
• Lay the operational foundations for future team expansion and regional branch growth.

Requirements

• Minimum Matric
• Tertiary Education advantageous
• Drivers License and own vehicle non-negotiable.
• A minimum of 5 years’ agency recruitment experience within the South African permanent placement sector.
• A documented track record of consistent billing and successful new business acquisition.
• An existing professional network within the Gauteng corporate or industrial sectors is highly advantageous.
• Proven capability to manage the full recruitment lifecycle independently in a remote or hybrid environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, aligned with premium client-facing service standards.

What we bring to the table

You won't be building from scratch or building alone. From day one you'll have:

• A winning recruitment methodology, processes, and procedures already in place
• Established marketing and a recognized brand image
• An extensive, established candidate database to draw on
• A base of recurring, repeat clients to begin with
• Multiple paid for premium recruitment and sourcing platforms already in place
• Direct access to the directors, fast decisions, and a real say in how the branch is built
• A clear path to lead the desk you grow

Attributes

• Highly self-motivated, resilient, and comfortable operating autonomously.
• A proactive, results-oriented mindset with a strong focus on closing placements.
• Natural leadership potential with the long-term ambition to mentor and manage a team.
• Strong interpersonal instincts and a commitment to maintaining professional standards.

Remuneration

• Negotiable based on experience and what you bring to the table.
• Established recruiters with their own client book, existing billings, or an independent desk are strongly encouraged to apply — we're open to structuring the right arrangement to bring it across.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.