Mining Recruitment Specialist

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mining Recruitment Specialist to join a hybrid team serving the Queenstown area and beyond. You will source and place professionals in the mining sector, from engineers to managers, balancing remote work and in-office collaboration.

You will understand mining industry challenges, deliver talent solutions, and build strong client relationships while navigating safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in recruitment, with mining/resources focus.
• Ability to source and attract talent for technical/mining roles.
• Knowledge of mining processes, equipment, and certs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for mining/resource roles.
• Source candidates with exploration, extraction, processing experience.
• Assess candidates’ technical skills and operational experience.
• Build and maintain relationships with mining companies and stakeholders.
• Understand safety, regulatory, and operational mining requirements.
• Develop sourcing strategies for trades and professionals.

Skills

Recruitment

Mining industry knowledge

Candidate sourcing

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

ATS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected Recruitment Consultancy, is seeking a skilled Mining Recruitment Specialist to join their hybrid team, serving the Queenstown area and beyond. This role is dedicated to sourcing and placing professionals within the mining and resources sector, from technical engineers and geologists to operational and management staff. You will be responsible for understanding the unique challenges and requirements of the mining industry to deliver exceptional talent solutions. The hybrid model provides flexibility, allowing for effective remote work combined with essential in-office collaboration and client engagement, supporting a critical industry in South Africa's economy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for roles within the mining and resources sector.
• Source candidates with experience in exploration, extraction, processing, and related fields.
• Conduct thorough assessments of candidates, evaluating technical skills and operational experience.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with mining companies and key stakeholders.
• Understand the specific safety, regulatory, and operational requirements of the mining industry.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies for both skilled trades and professional roles.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in recruitment, with a focus on the mining or resources sector.
• Proven ability to source and attract talent for technical and operational mining roles.
• Knowledge of mining processes, equipment, and industry-specific certifications.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using recruitment software and candidate management systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and in-office responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
• Exposure to a vital and dynamic industry sector.