Senior Mining & Resources Recruitment Lead - Hybrid

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Leadership development

Industry exposure

Profit-sharing options

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an experienced Lead Recruitment Consultant to drive our Mining & Resources practice in Klerksdorp, North West. You will lead a team, shape business development, and overseeing end-to-end recruitment for senior mining roles.

The role balances office collaboration in Klerksdorp with remote flexibility, offering exposure to major mining clients, competitive compensation, and opportunities for leadership development within a growing division.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in recruitment with 3+ years leading teams in Mining & Resources.
• Deep knowledge of mining lifecycle, roles, and technologies.
• Proven business development, client management, and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Hybrid work capability with office in Klerksdorp and remote flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a recruitment team focused on Mining & Resources.
• Drive business development to expand client base and mandates.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for senior/mineral industry roles.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract niche talent in geology and mining.
• Build strategic relationships with mining companies and stakeholders.
• Assess candidates for technical expertise and leadership potential.
• Negotiate competitive compensation packages.
• Achieve recruitment targets and KPIs; stay ahead of industry trends.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Negotiation

Client management

Team mentoring

Market insights

ATS proficiency

Education

Mining Engineering

Geology

Business

Tools

ATS

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an experienced Lead Recruitment Consultant to drive our Mining & Resources practice in Klerksdorp, North West. You will lead a team, shape business development, and overseeing end-to-end recruitment for senior mining roles.

The role balances office collaboration in Klerksdorp with remote flexibility, offering exposure to major mining clients, competitive compensation, and opportunities for leadership development within a growing division.