Mining & Resources Talent Acquisition Lead

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Industry exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Talent Acquisition Partner to focus on the Mining and Resources sector. This hybrid role blends remote work with in-office collaboration at our Polokwane branch, driving end-to-end recruitment for senior and technical roles.

You will build strategic talent pipelines, partner with hiring managers, mentor junior team members, and deliver market insights on compensation and availability to support major mining clients in Limpopo.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with mining experience preferred.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to consult with senior leaders.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic talent plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies for the Mining & Resources sector.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment for technical specialists to senior management.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders.
• Source, screen, and assess candidates to maintain a robust pipeline.
• Provide market intelligence on compensation trends and availability.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Talent acquisition

Sourcing strategies

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

ATS

CRM systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Talent Acquisition Partner to focus on the Mining and Resources sector. This hybrid role blends remote work with in-office collaboration at our Polokwane branch, driving end-to-end recruitment for senior and technical roles.

You will build strategic talent pipelines, partner with hiring managers, mentor junior team members, and deliver market insights on compensation and availability to support major mining clients in Limpopo.