Senior Executive Search Consultant

Senior Executive Consultant

Location: Rondebosch, Cape Town (hybrid office arrangement)

Type: Permanent, full-time

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The mines that power the energy transition need leaders, and someone has to find them. As a Senior Executive Consultant at CA Mining, you own the whole relationship: you win the client, you find the candidate, you close the deal. No hand-offs, no ceiling on what you earn, and a desk that spans Africa and the world's major mining regions.

If you are a 360-degree recruiter who would rather build a market than work a list, this is your next move.

About CA Mining

CA Mining is a specialist mining recruitment firm, founded in 2007 as part of the CA Global Headhunters Group. We place people across the entire mining value chain, from geologists, engineers and mine managers right up to C-suite executives.

We are based in Rondebosch, Cape Town, and serve clients from around the globe on projects and assets in Africa and beyond. Our clients include mining houses, exploration companies, OEMs, suppliers and contractors.

What we do

• Executive search – retained and confidential searches for board, C-suite and site leadership
• Specialist recruitment – permanent placements across engineering, geology, metallurgy, operations, finance and support functions
• Employer of Record (EOR) in South Africa – for international companies entering South Africa, we legally employ their staff and handle contracts, payroll and labour-law compliance
• Global mobility – sourcing visa-ready professionals for markets with skills shortages, such as Australia
• Human capital advisory – market insight and workforce planning for our clients

The role

This is a true 360-degree role. You run your own desk end to end: finding new clients, growing existing accounts, scoping and pricing assignments, sourcing and assessing candidates, and negotiating offers through to start date and beyond.

You will focus on senior and executive appointments, and be the person clients and candidates trust when a role really matters.

Why this role is exciting

• A truly global desk – you will work with clients from around the world on assignments in many different countries
• No two assignments are the same – different projects, nationalities and cultures keep every search fresh
• Deep specialisation – we focus only on mining, so you become a genuine expert in one industry rather than a generalist
• A great place to work – our culture is young, dynamic, fun and truly inclusive

You will have the backing of an established brand, a global candidate network built over almost two decades, and a group that can offer EOR, payroll and HR services alongside search.

Key responsibilities

Business development and client management

• Win new clients across mining houses, juniors, contractors, OEMs and service providers
• Grow existing accounts into preferred-supplier and retained agreements
• Take detailed briefs, advise on market availability, salary benchmarks and realistic timelines
• Negotiate terms and fees, and build relationships at HR director, COO and CEO level
• Represent CA Mining at industry events such as Mining Indaba and on LinkedIn

Search and delivery

• Lead executive and senior searches from market mapping and headhunting through to shortlist
• Interview and assess candidates in depth, including technical fit, leadership and culture
• Present shortlists with clear, insightful candidate reports
• Manage offers, counter-offers, notice periods and onboarding to secure the placement
• Handle international and expatriate moves, working with our mobility team on visas and relocation

What you bring

Must have

• The right attitude – positive, resilient and willing to learn
• A strong, confident personality that builds trust quickly
• Real drive and a hunger to succeed
• Ambition to build a career and grow into a leader
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) – you read people well and handle sensitive conversations with care
• Excellent written and spoken English

Nice to have

• Experience in recruitment, sales, consulting or another client-facing role
• An existing network in the mining sector in South Africa, Africa or another major mining region
• Experience with international or expatriate placements
• A degree in business, HR, psychology or a related field
• French, Spanish or Portuguese – highly advantageous for our international markets

You are someone who

• Is driven by results and motivated by uncapped earnings
• Is genuinely curious about the mining industry and the people in it
• Gives honest advice to clients and candidates, even when it is not what they want to hear
• Works with autonomy but enjoys being part of a close, supportive team

Why join us

• Uncapped earnings – a competitive basic salary plus a generous, transparent commission structure
• Global reach – work on assignments across Africa, Australia, the Americas, the Middle East and beyond
• An established brand – almost 20 years of reputation and a deep candidate network behind you
• Autonomy and growth – run your desk your way
• Hybrid working – flexibility to split your week between the office and home
• Meaningful work – help build the teams behind the minerals the world depends on