Lead Beauty Therapist & Makeup Artist - Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Staff training opportunities

Staff discounts on services and retail

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking an experienced Lead Beauty Therapist and Makeup Artist to guide a talented team. This leadership role requires mastery of beauty treatments and high-caliber makeup artistry, with responsibilities spanning service delivery, mentoring, and operations.

You will deliver premium skincare and makeup services, train junior therapists, ensure hygiene standards, and contribute to marketing and client experience in a busy salon setting in Rustenburg.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Beauty Therapy with makeup artistry portfolio.
• Minimum 6 years as Beauty Therapist; at least 3 years in a senior/supervisory role.
• Proven makeup artistry experience with a diverse portfolio.
• Expertise in a broad range of beauty treatments and skincare knowledge.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills; able to train and motivate a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Creative flair and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of beauty treatments including facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures, and massage therapy.
• Provide professional makeup services for bridal, events and editorial shoots.
• Lead and mentor a team of beauty therapists, providing guidance and feedback.
• Ensure treatments meet high professional standards and hygiene protocols.
• Manage appointment schedules and client bookings for efficient operations.
• Assist in inventory management and ordering beauty and makeup supplies.
• Stay updated on trends and techniques and implement them in services.
• Contribute to marketing efforts by showcasing expertise offered by the salon.
• Handle client inquiries, feedback and complaints professionally.
• Maintain a clean, organized and welcoming environment for clients and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Training & mentoring

Creativity

Education

Beauty Therapy qualification

Tools

Salon management software

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking an experienced Lead Beauty Therapist and Makeup Artist to guide a talented team. This leadership role requires mastery of beauty treatments and high-caliber makeup artistry, with responsibilities spanning service delivery, mentoring, and operations.

You will deliver premium skincare and makeup services, train junior therapists, ensure hygiene standards, and contribute to marketing and client experience in a busy salon setting in Rustenburg.