Senior Recruitment Officer

harisa is a European headquartered integrated resource group. We are uniquely positioned incorporating mining, processing, beneficiation, marketing, sales and logistics. Tharisa is a low cost producer of PGMs and chrome concentrate resulting from two distinct revenue streams from a single resource and costs being shared between the commodities. We continue to explore beneficiation opportunities through innovation and technology. Tharisa is listed in Johannesburg and in London. Purpose of Role To provide comprehensive recruitment services to hiring managers to ensure a streamlined and efficient recruitment process. To provide support in the development of a pool of qualified candidates, by collaborating with the recruiting team, conducting interviews, and contributing to the company's diversity Initiatives, to source top industry talent, managing client relationships, and implementing innovative recruiting approaches. Role Context Recruitment and Selection Management Collaborate with the Hiring Managers so as to understand their recruitment needs and verify job requirements as indicated in the job descriptions, to ensure the accurate advertisement of available positions. Develop a pool of qualified candidates by employing various sourcing strategies, including passive candidate sourcing and individual methodologies, to meet the needs of the available positions. Work collaboratively with the broader recruitment team to determine appropriate sourcing strategies and share insights to enhance overall recruitment efforts. Conduct preliminary screening of candidates to determine skills, experience and qualifications in relation to position requirements. Coordinate interview arrangements, assessments and candidate communication to support an efficient selection process. Ensure recruitment documentation, interview records and candidate information are accurately maintained and filed in line with internal requirements. Support reference, qualification and background verification processes prior to appointment, where required. Provide timely feedback to candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment and selection process. Build a winning Talent Relationship (TR) with line management through proactive engagements in relation to their recruitment needs for their section and/or department and effectively and efficiently managing the recruitment process. Manage full life cycle recruitment efforts, from candidate sourcing to offer and onboarding, to ensure a smooth and efficient process. Handle daily responsibilities, including active and passive candidate sourcing, client management, and administrative tasks, to maintain a well-functioning recruitment process. Seek opportunities to remove obstacles in the recruitment process and implement recruiting approaches, so as to contribute to process improvement by recommending solutions to management. Recruitment Metrics Reporting Prepare weekly recruitment activity reports, including vacancy status, shortlisting, interviews, offers and appointments. Compile monthly recruitment metrics and trend reports, including turnaround times, vacancy ageing and vacancies filled. Resource Management Determine resource needs within own area of responsibility to achieve individual role outcomes. Request required assets and resources for the fulfilment of work duties to attain quality work outputs. Use assets and resources optimally within own area of responsibility. Stakeholder Relations Engage with all relevant Departments on issues of the area of specialisation, as directed by the Manager. Communicate with internal and/or external stakeholders, where required, to achieve work objectives and to maintain relationships. Create and maintain strong networking relationships with internal customers and external talent sources, so as to contribute to a robust talent pipeline. Play a key role in supporting the company's diversity initiatives, by focusing on networking and talent acquisition, to ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce. Build networks to find qualified passive candidates, including attendance at networking events on behalf of the company and organising internal roadshows, to explain recruitment and upcoming positions. Requirements Qualifications: Grade 12 (NQF4) Diploma (NQF6) in Human Resources Management or equivalent Advantageous: Bachelor's Degree (NQF7) in Human Resources Management or equivalent Job-specific experience: Minimum of 2-3 years recruitment experience within the Mining or Construction Industry Experience working on Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Ability to work with the full Microsoft suite (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Experience/Exposure on MS Dynamics F&O, Reporting tools: MS Power BI Inherent requirements Must be medically fit Closing Date: 24 September 2026