General

Can a global company hire South African skilled talent?

A global entity can employ South African talent permanently if you have a South African registered entity. If not, we can assist with your hiring. 

  If you are not registered in South Africa, you can hire talent on contract through us or via our Employer of Record offering if you want to secure professional talent long-term.  

Contact us to learn more. 

Does RecruitMyMom work with clients outside South Africa?

RecruitMyMom works with many global clients who hire South African skills. Global clients value the reliability of hiring skilled mothers, cost savings and the quality of our skills, time zone and ability to converse in English. 

Our global clients predominantly hire remote workers and virtual assistants in South Africa.

Clients are from countries including USA, UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Greece, the Caribbean, Mauritius, Australia and New Zealand. 

How do I register as a job seeker with RecruitMyMom?

Registering a job seeker profile on RecruitMyMom is easy, however it does require your time to get it right. 

Note: If you own an Apple device and have trouble registering because of a cookie issue, you can read this FAQ for assistance. 

 

 

Go to the RecruitMyMom HOME page.

Click on  JOB SEEKER SIGN UP.

What is a fixed term contract and when can a fixed term contract be extended?

What is a fixed-term contract, and when can a fixed-term contract be extended? 

What is a fixed-term or fixed-duration contract?

Section 198B(1) of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) defines a fixed-term contract as a contract of employment that terminates on:

·         the occurrence of a specific event;

·         the completion of a specified task or project;

·         a fixed date other than an employee’s normal or agreed retirement age.

Why does RecruitMyMom not accept written employment references?

Why does RecruitMyMom not accept written employment references? 

Due to the number of fraudulent written employment references submitted, we no longer accept written references. If, however, you get invited to an interview and would like to submit a written reference, this can be emailed to your recruiter with the contact details of the referee. If the referee can not be contacted, the reference will not be submitted to a client. 

Can you keep my CV on file and let me know if any jobs become available?

Can you keep my CV on file and let me know if any jobs become available?

We keep your CV on a candidate portal you create and complete on our website. You will be sent job alerts that match your CV, profile and the skills that you select in the 'skills' section. The best way to find out about jobs on our site is to say 'yes' to communication from us on your profile so that we can email you. Alternatively, keep on checking the Current Jobs page on our website, and sign up to our social media channels for newly available jobs.

How do I become a Virtual Assistant?

 RecruitMyMom assists clients in hiring virtual assistants for various skill sets. This is how you become a virtual assistant on RecruitMyMom. 

How do I become a Virtual Assistant? 

I am not a citizen of South Africa, can I apply for a job on the RecruitMyMom website?

I am not a citizen of South Africa, can I apply for a job on the RecruitMyMom website?

Unfortunately, we can only assist non-South African citizens looking for employment in SA should they have the necessary permits (e.g. Critical Skills Work Visa) in place.

If I no longer live in SA, am I able to apply for jobs advertised on the RecruitMyMom website?

If I no longer live in SA, am I able to apply for jobs advertised on the RecruitMyMom website? 

All South African citizens living abroad with a South African bank account can register on the website and apply for remote jobs. 

 

If I'm relocating, what city do I add onto my candidate profile?

If I want to move to a specific city and apply for jobs, should I put the city I live in or the city to which I want to move? 

 

You should put the city to which you are relocating on your candidate profile to get job alerts for the opportunities in your desired location.