Employer Resources
FAQ's - Employer
Employers without a registered entity in South Africa can employ full-time talent in South Africa via RecruitMyMom's Employer of Record Service. Alternatively, you can hire Independent Contracting talent for projects without needing an EOR.
At RecruitMyMom, we offer Employer of Record (EOR) services for South African remote-based employees, streamlining the hiring process by acting as the legal employer on your behalf. Our Employer of Record (EOR) services handle all aspects of employment administration, including payroll, tax compliance, contracts, and employee benefits, while you maintain full control over the employee's day-to-day activities and responsibilities. This arrangement allows you to expand your team quickly and compliantly without establishing a legal entity in South Africa. Our EOR service ensures that your employees are managed within the legal framework, reducing your administrative burden and allowing you to focus on growing your business.
Please feel free to contact us for further details.
Does RecruitMyMom assist employers with commission only roles?
We do not advertise commission-only positions as the type of candidate that RecruitMyMom attracts do not often apply for such positions. If, however, you could offer a basic salary and do contribute towards telephone/other costs then it is something we might be able to assist you with.
When can an employer request a credit check on a job-seeker?
Many employers may request a credit check on a future potential employee.
The NCR (National Credit Regulator) has recently introduced amendments to the National Credit Act, 2005 (Act No.34 of 2005) under regulation 19(12). An employer can only request a credit check on a job-seeker if:
The requestor certifies that all requests for consumer credit records relate to a position requiring honesty in the handling of cash or finances.
- The employer who is requesting the credit check of a job seeker must provide certification that the job requires honesty in handling cash or finances.
- The job description needs to be in place which indicates that it requires honesty in the handling of cash or finances.
If you require credit, qualification, criminal or other checks done for future potential employees, RecruitMyMom offers this service, even for candidates not placed by us. Contact Us https://www.recruitmymom.co.za/our-services
Hiring a Virtual Assistant through RecruitMyMom is easy. We have thousands of experienced and skilled women providing virtual assistance in South Africa and globally.
Remote and virtual working is fast-growing in today's technology-driven economy. Employers are recognising the enormous cost-saving and productivity benefits they can gain by hiring virtual assistants.
Hire skilled, English speaking virtual assistants and freelancers from South Africa at favourable exchange rates and a business-friendly time-zone (GMT +2). Get the work done while you sleep.
We have English, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese speaking virtual assistants together with other languages on our database.
RecruitMyMom has experienced women job-seekers looking for virtual assistant jobs and freelance jobs in South Africa and globally. We assist women to find employment that facilitates work-life integration.
Choose virtual assistant content writers, trainers, tutors, copywriters, proofreaders, editors, social media writers, admin support, data input, virtual PA, link building, SEO, bookkeeping, accountants, marketing, sales and more.
What happens if I employ a contractor permanently?
CONTRACT TO PERMANENT PLACEMENT FEE
When a fixed term employee, as introduced by RecruitMyMom, is appointed permanently a permanent placement fee of twelve (12) percent of the First years remuneration including boneses, allowances and commissions becomes applicable as well as the Warranty.
When an Independent Contractor, as introduced by RecruitMyMom, is appointed permanently a permanent placement fee of fifteen (15) percent of the First years remuneration including boneses, allowances and commissions becomes applicable as well as the Warranty.
Understanding Resignation rights under the South African Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA):
In South Africa, resignation is a unilateral act by the employee that terminates the employment relationship. Essentially, when an employee submits their resignation, they are ending the employment arrangement on their own accord. This act does not require the employer's agreement or consent.
According to the BCEA, resignation involves two main components:
- The Unilateral Act: The employee’s decision to resign is a unilateral act, meaning it is carried out solely by the employee without needing the employer's approval.
- Notice Period: The employee is required to provide a notice period, which varies depending on their length of service. This notice period typically ranges from one to four weeks.
If an employee fails to provide the required notice, it constitutes a breach of contract. The employer has the option to either enforce the notice period or accept the breach. If the notice is waived, the employer must compensate the employee for the notice period unless otherwise agreed. Failure to work out the notice period may result in "no work, no pay," and employers may seek damages for any loss caused by the breach.
Key Considerations for Employers:
- Written Confirmation: Confirm receipt and acceptance of the resignation in writing. Include details about the notice period, any leave arrangements, and the final working day.
- Termination of Contract: The employment contract ends either at the conclusion of the notice period or upon waiving the notice, as applicable.
- Certificate of Service: Provide a certificate of service when the employee leaves, as mandated by the BCEA.
- Handling Notice Period: Employees should ideally fulfill their notice period unless an agreement is made to waive it. Failure to comply may result in non-payment for the notice period and potential claims for damages.
- Leave During Notice: Employees cannot generally take leave during the notice period unless expressly agreed upon. Notice cannot overlap with leave periods.
- Termination Pay: Ensure accurate calculation and payment of termination benefits, considering the employee's full remuneration package.
- Confidentiality and Return of Property: Verify that all company property and confidential information are returned. Review any confidentiality agreements or restraint clauses.
Read more about what the labour law says about resignation periods.
Is a probation clause better than a 3-month fixed term contract?
Probation clauses can be misunderstood. Some employers like to use fixed-term contracts as a form of probation clause. It is important to work within the bounds of the Labour Law.
A fixed-term contract is fixed in duration. If one employs an employee for a fixed period, then legally, the length of the contract is binding until the termination date of the contract (3 months in this case). If an employee is employed for three months, then the employer cannot terminate the services of the employee before the three-month period is complete without a valid termination clause. The implication is that an employer can end up with an employee that is not performing well, despite training and feedback, and the employer will have to see the contract through to its termination date.
A Fixed term contract can be extended beyond three months for justifiable reasons, as is laid out in the Labour Relations Act. Read more on this under Employer Resources - Fixed Duration Contracts.
A Probation clause can vary in length. Three months is a standard time in many industries in South Africa. A probation clause gives the employer flexibility to terminate the services of an employee if they are not performing before the probation period is complete. The probation clause does not allow an employer to terminate the services of an employee illegally. The employer needs to provide the employee with training, feedback and an opportunity to rectify the problem before termination.
This is not a complicated process, and advice can be sought from our labour lawyer.
Read this blog: The importance of a probation period when hiring new employees.
Is it free to load a job RecruitMyMom?
Is it free to load a job RecruitMyMom?
Yes, it is free to post a job on RecruitMyMom. We fill all permanent, fixed duration, independent contracts and virtual assistant jobs in South Africa. You pay only upon success.
How do I load a job?
Employers post/advertise a job on the site for free via the Load a Job button on the employer's page.
A recruitment manager will be in contact to discuss the job.
The job is reviewed to make sure it is a) legitimate and b) fits in with our brand values of enabling women to stay in their chosen career.
The job should offer flexibility in a micro, part-time or other ways that suit the employer's requirements. The job can be a gender diversity job.
The job is published and made visible on the Current Jobs page.
It is marketed to the database of thousands of skilled women and through our social media networks.
The trained recruitment manager will source, interview and do background checks. She will present only the top candidates to the employer.
The employer need only do a final interview.
What other Employer services do you offer?
We offer the following services in addition to consulting and recruitment:
- A payroll service for temporary appointments.
- Credit, criminal, qualification and ID verification checks.
- Online skills testing.
- Graduate and intern hire.
No, you cannot view the candidate's CV's on the site. RecruitMyMom is not a job board, but an online award-winning recruitment agency providing full-service support to our clients.
Our trained recruiters will source and present top calibre candidates to employers for all your resource needs.
We fill permanent, fixed duration, independent contracting, freelance and virtual assistant jobs.
We fill jobs in all major centres like Western Cape, Gauteng, KZN, Port Elizabeth, George, Bloemfontein and Polokwane.
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Simply pay upon successful placement, that's it!
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