Head of Recruitment - Mining & Resources

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Executive salary

Performance bonus

Cutting-edge recruitment tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Head of Recruitment for its Mining & Resources division in South Africa. This senior role leads a team of consultants, shapes recruitment strategies, and drives business growth across key mining clients.

You will manage end-to-end recruitment for senior and technical roles, set KPIs, and coach the team while operating in a fully remote setup. The position offers a competitive executive package and strong impact on the mining talent landscape.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in recruitment consultancy with Mining & Resources focus.
• Proven leadership and team management.
• Strong business development and market insight.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of recruitment consultants within the Mining & Resources division.
• Develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies to meet client demands and market opportunities.
• Drive business development initiatives to expand the client base and secure new mandates.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for senior-level and technical roles within the mining sector.
• Ensure the highest standards of service delivery and client satisfaction are maintained.
• Monitor team performance, set KPIs, and provide regular feedback and coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Autonomy

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy in Rustenburg , is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Recruitment to lead their specialized division focusing on the Mining and Resources sector. This senior role involves driving business growth, managing a team of consultants, and overseeing complex recruitment projects for major industry players. You will be responsible for developing and implementing recruitment strategies that attract top-tier talent to this critical sector. The position offers a significant opportunity to shape the future of recruitment for the mining industry within South Africa, leveraging your leadership skills and market expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of recruitment consultants within the Mining & Resources division.
• Develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies to meet client demands and market opportunities.
• Drive business development initiatives to expand the client base and secure new mandates.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for senior-level and technical roles within the mining sector.
• Ensure the highest standards of service delivery and client satisfaction are maintained.
• Monitor team performance, set KPIs, and provide regular feedback and coaching.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (7+ years) in recruitment consultancy, with a significant focus on the Mining and Resources sector .
• Proven track record in leadership and team management.
• Strong business acumen and demonstrable success in business development.
• In-depth knowledge of the mining industry's talent requirements and market dynamics.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to operate autonomously and drive results in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and a generous performance-based bonus scheme.
• Fully remote working arrangement providing ultimate flexibility.
• Opportunity to lead a specialized and high-performing recruitment team.
• Significant impact on shaping talent acquisition within the mining industry.
• Access to cutting-edge recruitment technologies and resources.