Senior Mining Talent Lead (Hybrid Role)

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Professional development

Hybrid work

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mining Recruitment Specialist in a hybrid setup with on-site Richards Bay engagement and remote flexibility. You will lead end-to-end recruitment for mining professionals, leveraging deep industry contacts and targeted sourcing to fill senior roles in mining operations.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in mining recruitment, strong technical understanding, and a robust SA mining network. This role offers growth and exposure to major projects in South Africa.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of dedicated mining recruitment experience.
• Proven track record placing senior-level roles in mining operations.
• Strong knowledge of mining processes, exploration and engineering disciplines.
• Solid network within the SA mining industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for mining roles.
• Develop and implement mining-specific sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain a robust candidate pipeline.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments.
• Foster long-term relationships with clients and candidates.
• Provide market intelligence on talent availability and compensation.

Skills

Mining recruitment

Executive search

Candidate assessment

Networking

ATS proficiency

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Mining Engineering

Geology

Human Resources

HR Certification

Tools

ATS

Recruitment technologies

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mining Recruitment Specialist in a hybrid setup with on-site Richards Bay engagement and remote flexibility. You will lead end-to-end recruitment for mining professionals, leveraging deep industry contacts and targeted sourcing to fill senior roles in mining operations.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in mining recruitment, strong technical understanding, and a robust SA mining network. This role offers growth and exposure to major projects in South Africa.