Recruitment Consultant - Mining & Resources

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive uncapped commission

Mining sector specialization

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Impact in Upington

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Recruitment Consultant specializing in the Mining and Resources sector to join our team in Upington, Northern Cape. The role involves managing client relationships, sourcing skilled professionals, and placing candidates across technical, operational, and management roles.

The position offers hybrid work flexibility, balancing in-office collaboration with remote work to serve clients and candidates in this growing mining market.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant, with a strong focus on the Mining and Resources sector.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and placing candidates for technical, operational, and management roles.
• In-depth knowledge of the mining industry and its associated skill sets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Familiarity with relevant sourcing tools and recruitment technologies.
• Ability to work effectively within a hybrid work model and manage diverse stakeholder needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for roles within the mining and resources sector, from job profiling to offer negotiation.
• Develop and implement targeted sourcing strategies to attract candidates with specific mining and engineering expertise.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients in the mining industry.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments to evaluate technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market intelligence, and talent availability within the mining sector.
• Provide expert advice to clients on recruitment best practices and talent market conditions.

Skills

Mining & Resources

Sourcing strategies

Communication

Negotiation

Client management

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy, is seeking an experienced Recruitment Consultant specializing in the Mining and Resources sector to join their team in Upington . This role is pivotal in identifying and placing skilled professionals within the burgeoning mining industry in the Northern Cape. You will be responsible for managing client relationships, sourcing top talent across technical, operational, and management roles, and ensuring successful placements. This hybrid position offers the advantage of both in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility, allowing you to effectively serve clients and candidates within this dynamic sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for roles within the mining and resources sector, from job profiling to offer negotiation.
• Develop and implement targeted sourcing strategies to attract candidates with specific mining and engineering expertise.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients in the mining industry.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments to evaluate technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market intelligence, and talent availability within the mining sector.
• Provide expert advice to clients on recruitment best practices and talent market conditions.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant, with a strong focus on the Mining and Resources sector.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and placing candidates for technical, operational, and management roles.
• In-depth knowledge of the mining industry and its associated skill sets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Familiarity with relevant sourcing tools and recruitment technologies.
• Ability to work effectively within a hybrid work model and manage diverse stakeholder needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an attractive, uncapped commission structure.
• Opportunity to specialize in a key industry for the Northern Cape region.
• Professional development and training opportunities in specialized recruitment.
• Hybrid work model providing work-life balance and flexibility.
• Work with a reputable consultancy and build lasting relationships within the mining sector.
• Contribute to the development of the resource-rich Upington area by placing essential talent.