Global Mining Executive Search Lead - Hybrid

CA Mining; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped earnings

Global reach

An established brand

Autonomy and growth

Hybrid working

Meaningful work

Job summary

CA Mining, based in Cape Town, is seeking a Senior Executive Consultant to own end-to-end recruitment on a global desk spanning Africa and other major mining regions. The role blends client development, candidate delivery and deal negotiations in a true 360-degree capacity.

You will manage senior and executive assignments, build lasting partnerships with clients and candidates, and operate within a hybrid office setup in Rondebosch, Cape Town.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive, resilient attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong, confident personality that builds trust quickly.
• Real drive and hunger to succeed in a high-performance environment.
• Ambition to build a career and grow into a leader role.
• High emotional intelligence to navigate sensitive conversations and build relationships.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Win new clients across mining houses, juniors, contractors, OEMs and service providers.
• Grow existing accounts into preferred-supplier and retained agreements.
• Take detailed briefs, advise on market availability, salary benchmarks and realistic timelines.
• Negotiate terms and fees, and build relationships at HR director, COO and CEO level.
• Represent CA Mining at industry events and on LinkedIn.
• Lead executive and senior searches from market mapping through to shortlist.
• Interview and assess candidates, present clear shortlists with reports.
• Manage offers, counter-offers, notice periods and onboarding to secure placements.
• Handle international moves with our mobility team on visas and relocation.

Skills

Positive attitude

Confident personality

Drive to succeed

Ambition to lead

Emotional intelligence

Excellent English

Education

Degree in business/HR/psychology or related field

Job description

CA Mining, based in Cape Town, is seeking a Senior Executive Consultant to own end-to-end recruitment on a global desk spanning Africa and other major mining regions. The role blends client development, candidate delivery and deal negotiations in a true 360-degree capacity.

You will manage senior and executive assignments, build lasting partnerships with clients and candidates, and operate within a hybrid office setup in Rondebosch, Cape Town.