General

Does RecruitMyMom only work with Moms?

RecruitMyMom is all about assisting skilled Moms in finding meaningful work with employers who respect that they are mothers. All our marketing communication is geared towards working Moms. We do understand that there are stay-at-home Dads too, and we do assist stay-at-home Dads looking for work. We place full-time and part-time,  office and remote jobs. 

What does 'flexible work' mean?

What does 'flexible work' mean?

We break it up into two categories, namely, ‘hours of work’ and ‘place of work’. Flexible work hours can be full-time, part-time, or project based. Place of work can be remote, hybrid or in-office. Flexibility is whether or not you need to operate within the traditional 8-5 in the office or if there’s some room due to a variety of circumstances. 

What does the labour law say about fixed 3 month contracts?

What does the labour law say about fixed 3 month contracts?

Section 198B(1) 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.

·         The nature of the work is of a limited or definite duration. (Examples of this is where the person is employed to complete a specific task, for example, a building which may take longer than three months to complete (section 198B(3)(a)).

 

Can I do more than one contracting job through RecruitMyMom?

Can I do more than one contracting job through RecruitMyMom? 

Yes, we have several Independent Contractors that RecruitMyMom appoints for more than one contracting or freelancing role at a time. The beauty of contracting independently for RecruitMyMom is that we collect the money from the client for the work that you as a  contractor does, and then pay you the contractor. 

You might find this blog interesting: Things to consider when taking an independent contract job

 

How do I work as an Independent Contractor for RecruitMyMom?

How do I work as an Independent Contractor for RecruitMyMom? 

We contract your services and skills on behalf of our clients. We set up all the contractual agreements and collect the money due to you after receiving a completed and authorised timesheet for services rendered. As a RecruitMyMom independent contractor, your agreed rate is adjusted upwards to include our service fee to the client. 

Are there job seeker fees on RecruitMyMom?

Are there job seeker fees on RecruitMyMom?

There are NO FEES for job-seekers on RecruitMyMom.

It is against the law in South Africa to ask any job seeker for fees. As a job seeker, you should never pay money to a recruiter for registration. 

 

Why do employers want to check my background?

Candidates may be asked to complete a consent form for background checks and to furnish us with referee details for reference checks.

What is the best way to be informed about jobs on RecruitMyMom?

Finding perfect part-time or flexible jobs for moms through RecruitMyMom is easy.

Register your job-seeker profile on RecruitMyMom. Correctly fill in all the fields on your Candidate Portal.

Make sure your 'professional skills,' 'software skills' and 'education details' under the 'details' section are filled in accurately. If you have given us permission, you will receive job alert emails based on profile matches. 

How do I retrieve a forgotten password?

How do I retrieve a forgotten password?

Click on ‘Candidate Log In’, then ‘Pre 2022 account holder password reset’. On the sign in page, click on ‘Forgot Password’ and follow the prompts.

You will receive an activation link to reset your password. Once reset you can log-in and view your candidate portal details as well as apply for jobs.

 

Does RecruitMyMom check up on the companies that post jobs?

RecruitMyMom calls and personally engages with every employer that posts jobs on our website. We do this to ensure that every job is legitimate and worthwhile being on our platform.