Principal Recruitment Consultant - Mining & Resources

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career progression

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Pretoria, Gauteng seeks a Principal Recruitment Consultant for the mining and resources sector. You will lead executive search, build client relationships, and guide cross-functional teams in high-level recruitment efforts.

The role combines in-office collaboration in Pretoria with remote work flexibility, offering strategic impact and leadership opportunities within a premier consultancy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of extensive executive recruitment experience.
• Specialization in Mining & Resources sector required.
• Proven record in filling senior and niche roles in engineering, operations, and management.
• Strong familiarity with mining lifecycle and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for senior and executive roles in mining and resources.
• Develop strategic sourcing to engage passive candidates including engineers and operations leaders.
• Build long-term relationships with key clients in the mining sector.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments including technical interviews.
• Provide market intelligence and compensation benchmarks to clients.
• Negotiate offers and manage onboarding for placed candidates.
• Drive business development to expand the client footprint.
• Mentor junior consultants and promote best practices.

Skills

Executive recruitment

Mining & Resources

Business development

Client management

Candidate assessment

Negotiation

Leadership mentoring

Education

Engineering or Business degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, a premier recruitment consultancy, is seeking an accomplished Principal Recruitment Consultant to join their esteemed practice in Pretoria, Gauteng . This senior role is dedicated to serving the vital mining and resources sector, a cornerstone of the South African economy. You will be responsible for leading high-level recruitment initiatives, securing top-tier engineering, operational, and management talent for prominent companies within this industry. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in executive search and a profound understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the mining and resources landscape. This hybrid role offers a dynamic work environment, blending essential in-office collaboration in Pretoria, Gauteng with the flexibility of remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for senior-level and executive positions within the mining and resources sector.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to identify and engage passive candidates, including engineers, geologists, metallurgists, and operations managers.
• Build and nurture robust, long-term relationships with key clients in the mining and resources industry.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments, including technical interviews and behavioral evaluations.
• Provide expert market intelligence and advisory services to clients on talent acquisition trends and compensation benchmarks.
• Manage complex offer negotiations and facilitate smooth onboarding processes for placed candidates.
• Drive business development efforts to expand our client's footprint within the mining and resources sector.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants, sharing expertise and fostering best practices.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of extensive experience in executive recruitment, with a proven specialization in the Mining & Resources sector.
• Demonstrated success in filling niche and senior-level roles within engineering, operations, and management.
• In-depth knowledge of the mining lifecycle, exploration, extraction, processing, and related technologies.
• Exceptional track record in business development, client relationship management, and candidate engagement.
• Superior communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work model, balancing on-site collaboration in Pretoria, Gauteng with remote autonomy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with significant performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical aid and retirement fund.
• Exceptional opportunities for career progression and leadership within a specialized consultancy.
• Access to exclusive client networks and high-profile mandates.
• A dynamic, professional, and collaborative hybrid work environment.
• Strategic role impacting the growth of key industries in Pretoria, Gauteng and nationwide.