Recruitment Business Partner - Mining Sector

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Hybrid working model

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to mining industry tools and/

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Recruitment Business Partner to support key mining sector clients in Pretoria, Gauteng. This role combines strategic partnership with hands-on recruitment, guiding hiring managers through needs, preferences, and market realities to build effective talent strategies.

You will manage full-cycle recruitment for engineers, geologists, metallurgists, and operations staff, source scarce skills, assess candidates, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years in a full-cycle recruitment role.
• Experience in mining, resources, or heavy industry preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and client advisory skills.
• Proficiency with ATS and recruitment sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders within the mining sector to understand talent requirements and develop recruitment plans.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle for engineers, geologists, metallurgists, operational staff, and management roles.
• Proactively source candidates using advanced search techniques and industry channels to identify scarce skills.
• Conduct thorough assessments, interviews, and reference checks to ensure quality and fit.
• Provide market intelligence on talent availability, compensation, and industry trends to clients.
• Develop and maintain relationships with candidates and stakeholders to ensure a positive experience.
• Utilize ATS to manage requisitions, track progress, and maintain data integrity.
• Contribute to talent pipelining and workforce planning for key mining clients.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies and best practices.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

ATS proficiency

Sourcing techniques

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a renowned recruitment consultancy, is actively seeking a Recruitment Business Partner to support their key clients within the Pretoria, Gauteng region, specifically focusing on the demanding mining sector. This role requires a strategic and consultative approach, acting as a dedicated partner to hiring managers, understanding their unique talent needs, and driving effective recruitment strategies. You will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment processes, sourcing niche skills, and fostering strong relationships. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in recruitment, ideally with exposure to mining or related heavy industries, and possess excellent stakeholder management skills. This hybrid role offers a balance between remote work and office presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders within the mining sector to understand their talent requirements and develop effective recruitment plans.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from requisition to offer, for a range of roles including engineers, geologists, metallurgists, operational staff, and management positions.
• Proactively source candidates using advanced search techniques, networking, and industry-specific channels to identify scarce skills.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, interviews, and reference checks to ensure quality and fit.
• Provide market intelligence and insights on talent availability, compensation, and industry trends to clients.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with candidates and stakeholders, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Utilize recruitment technology and ATS to manage requisitions, track progress, and maintain candidate data integrity.
• Contribute to talent pipelining and workforce planning initiatives for key mining clients.
• Ensure compliance with all recruitment policies and best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a full-cycle recruitment role, with a preference for experience in the mining, resources, or heavy industry sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to source and attract candidates for specialized and technical roles.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and talent acquisition strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client relationship skills, with the ability to influence and advise.
• Proficiency in using ATS and recruitment sourcing tools.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, balancing remote and on-site responsibilities in Pretoria, Gauteng.
• A proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented approach.
• Relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid working model providing flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and exposure to the dynamic mining industry.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Contribution towards medical aid and retirement fund.
• Access to cutting-edge recruitment technology and resources.