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Analyst / Sourcer

Posted 24 June 2026
Salary Open, Based on Experience
LocationRepublic of South Africa
Job type Remote
Discipline Rec2Rec

Job description

​Our client is a retained executive search firm specialising in placing senior talent into Series A through Series C technology companies, focused on GTM, Tech, Digital and Operational roles within early, mid and late growth stage tech organisations.

Key Facts / USP About the Role

This role works within a highly specialised, small candidate pool, requiring a white glove approach and excellent judgement. You will manage 5-6 searches concurrently. All work is retained search.

Team Structure

Executive Recruiter

  • Owns the client relationship and business development

  • Leads and manages the entire search process from kick off to close

  • Works closely with the Analyst/Sourcer on each search

Analyst / Sourcer (This Role)
Supporting the Executive Recruiter by:

  • Building and managing strong candidate pipelines

  • Conducting market research, talent mapping and defining search strategy

  • Creating target lists using Crunchbase, LinkedIn Recruiter, Juicebox, ContactOut etc.

  • Executing outbound outreach with polished, highly personalised communication

  • Reviewing past candidate communications and tailoring messages accordingly

  • Preparing GTM outreach materials and written communication

  • Providing high level tactical support, especially in the first 2 weeks of a search (admin heavy period)

  • Acting as an extension of the exec recruiter in a small, high touch talent market

Important: No screening calls required. No scheduling responsibilities. Every search includes 1 Executive Recruiter + 1 Analyst.

Ideal Experience

  • Prior executive search experience is essential

  • Background in research/sourcing for senior/executive level roles

  • Experience supporting searches at Series A-C or early stage companies

  • Strong judgement around how to approach senior candidates

  • Excellent written communication skills

  • Ability to be proactive, raise questions early and flag blockers

  • Comfort with GTM, Operational, Product and Engineering searches

  • Able to handle multiple competing priorities

Cultural Fit

Our client operates very much like a startup. Ideal candidates are highly self-motivated, able to operate in an environment with ebbs and flows, and comfortable juggling multiple searches and answering many inbound questions. They are proactive, communicating issues before they arise, open to feedback and coaching, reliable, hardworking and take initiative.

Position Perks

Will consider permanent employment via EOR.

Salary Structure

Open salary, willing to pay well for the right candidate.