Mining & Resources Recruitment Lead — Richards Bay

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1,600,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Uncapped bonus

Benefits package

Career progression

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead our Mining & Resources practice. You will drive end-to-end recruitment for senior roles, develop sourcing strategies, and cultivate strong partnerships with major mining companies from exploration to engineering.

You will mentor junior consultants, manage complex projects, and deliver advisory insights on workforce planning while upholding industry safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in recruitment consultancy with mining/resources sector specialization.
• Proven track record placing senior-level and niche technical roles.
• Strong understanding of mining operations and related technologies.
• Experience in business development and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for mining and resources sector roles.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract scarce talent.
• Build and maintain partnerships with mining companies.
• Conduct candidate assessments including technical interviews.
• Drive business development and secure new client mandates.
• Provide market insights and workforce planning advisory.
• Mentor junior consultants.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences and events.
• Manage client expectations and service delivery.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Business development

ATS experience

Education

Mining Engineering

Business

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead our Mining & Resources practice. You will drive end-to-end recruitment for senior roles, develop sourcing strategies, and cultivate strong partnerships with major mining companies from exploration to engineering.

You will mentor junior consultants, manage complex projects, and deliver advisory insights on workforce planning while upholding industry safety standards and regulatory compliance.