General

How do I get tailored job alert emails?

How do I get tailored job alert emails?

To receive tailored job alerts, follow these 3 quick steps:

Tick the box 'I would like to receive communication and job alerts' under the 'Details' section on your candidate profile.

Check that all the details on your profile are 100% correct.

Add all relevant skills under the 'Skills' section on your candidate profile.

How do I fix the Cookies on my Apple device?

Users of Apple devices frequently encounter issues where Cookies are prohibiting job seekers from logging in. Here is the fix: Go to Settings > Safari > Disable ‘Prevent cross-site tracking’ and disable ‘Block all cookies’

Will I be contacted for a job interview?

Will I be contacted for a job interview after I've applied?

 

If you are shortlisted for a role you will be contacted by a recruitment manager and an interview will be scheduled.

If however, your application is unsuccessful, you will be notified via email once the position has been filled and the job has been closed.

Is this position still available?

All the jobs that are advertised on our website are currently available. Once they are filled they are then removed from the website. 

How do I know if you have received my job application?

How do I know if you have received my job application?

You are able to check whether or not your application has been received by signing in to your candidate portal.

Once you are in your profile click 'Jobs' on the right-hand-side and then 'Applications'. Your job applications will be listed there.

How to tailor a cover letter when I apply for a job on the RecruitMyMom website?

How do I tailor my cover letter when I apply for a job on the RecruitMyMom website?

Sign in and click "Apply" for the job you are interested in. 

Our software will auto-populate your application from the attached CV and the completed fields in your Candidate Portal. 

Tip: It is a good idea to ensure that you have filled in all fields, even non-compulsory fields, on your Candidate Portal profile. 

Does RecruitMyMom cover all of South Africa?

Absolutely yes, some of our most talented Moms work remotely. We work actively to attract suitable jobs from across SA and internationally.

We place in-office jobs across South Africa including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London and other smaller towns.

RecruitMyMom sources remote jobs for South African moms in the United Kingdom and Ireland among other countries. 

I logged in before but the system isn’t accepting my password anymore

I logged in before but the system isn’t accepting my password anymore

During December 2021, we upgraded our software to a new, improved Candidate Portal system. Reset your password by following these steps:

Step 1: Go to www.recruitmymom.co.za. 

Step 2: Click on 'Job-Seeker Sign In', then select ‘Pre 2022 account holder - password reset’.  

Step 3: Follow the instructions to reset your password and then try to sign in again.

 

What is Parental Leave in South Africa?

What is Parental Leave in South Africa?

As of 1st January 2020 the new parental leave has replaced the three days paid family responsibility leave when a child is born or adopted.

Parental leave is 10 consecutive days: An employee who is a parent of a child will be entitled to 10 consecutive days’ parental leave. These are calendar days, not working days. 

Parental leave is unpaid, however, employees that take this leave may claim benefits from the Unemployment Insurance Fund if they have been employed for longer than 13 weeks. 

 

What is family responsibility leave in South Africa?

Family responsibility leave is governed by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. 

This leave applies to an employee—