Senior Talent Acquisition Partner: Mining & Resources Lead

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit seeks a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead its Mining & Resources recruitment focus. You will identify, assess and attract top talent for exploration, extraction, processing, and corporate roles, partnering with clients to meet critical leadership needs.

The role requires deep mining industry knowledge, exceptional sourcing, and the ability to manage high-volume campaigns in a demanding sector, shaping the workforce of leading mining companies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruitment experience, with a focus on Mining & Resources.
• Proven success recruiting for technical and leadership roles within mining operations.
• In-depth knowledge of industry roles, skills and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for Mining & Resources roles, including engineers, geologists, and safety professionals.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to attract active and passive candidates globally.
• Build relationships with hiring managers and HR leaders within client organizations.
• Conduct technical assessments and cultural fit interviews.
• Manage offer negotiation and onboarding processes.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes and talent market dynamics.
• Analyze recruitment data to provide insights to clients and internal teams.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives to attract talent.

Skills

Sourcing excellence

Stakeholder management

ATS proficiency

Talent recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Geology

Human Resources

Related discipline

Tools

ATS

Boolean/sourcing tools

Job description

Placements24 in Nelspruit seeks a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead its Mining & Resources recruitment focus. You will identify, assess and attract top talent for exploration, extraction, processing, and corporate roles, partnering with clients to meet critical leadership needs.

The role requires deep mining industry knowledge, exceptional sourcing, and the ability to manage high-volume campaigns in a demanding sector, shaping the workforce of leading mining companies.