Lead Mining Recruitment Strategist — Flexible Work

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional growth opportunities

Leadership advancement

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Rustenburg, North West invites a Lead Recruitment Specialist to drive hiring for the mining and resources sector. You will lead recruitment efforts, manage key client relationships, and guide a team of recruiters to deliver high‑quality placements in mining operations and engineering.

The role requires deep market knowledge of mining and strong stakeholder management, delivery of results, and the ability to mentor others while shaping client talent strategies in the North West

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, mining or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 6 years in recruitment, with mining/resources/heavy industry focus.
• Proven leadership or senior recruitment experience.
• Strong understanding of technical mining/engineering roles.
• Proficient in ATS and sourcing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment processes across mining and resources roles.
• Develop strategic sourcing plans for experienced professionals.
• Build and maintain relationships with key mining clients.
• Lead and mentor a team of recruitment consultants.
• Provide market insights on salaries, talent availability and trends.
• Manage full lifecycle from profiling to onboarding and offers.
• Ensure a superior candidate experience and advisory support to clients.
• Collaborate with marketing and BD to strengthen brand presence in mining.
• Track recruitment metrics and optimize efficiency.
• Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Negotiation

Communication

Mentoring

Market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Mining Engineering

Business Administration

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Sourcing platforms

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Rustenburg, North West invites a Lead Recruitment Specialist to drive hiring for the mining and resources sector. You will lead recruitment efforts, manage key client relationships, and guide a team of recruiters to deliver high‑quality placements in mining operations and engineering.

The role requires deep market knowledge of mining and strong stakeholder management, delivery of results, and the ability to mentor others while shaping client talent strategies in the North West