Senior Recruitment Consultant / Business Developer (Remote to Office)
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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.