FAQ's
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.
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A global company can hire South African talent. RecruitMyMom provides global employers with dynamic, cost-efficient hiring solutions tailored to your needs. Our recruitment services include permanent hires, contract roles, independent contractors, remote workers, and virtual assistants.
Our personalised and solutions-based recruitment service ensures you have access to top talent that fits your business model, all while optimising your budget.
Our recruitment team has deep knowledge of remote workers and virtual assistant recruitment.
Our vast and unique talent base of skilled moms seek out full-time, part-time and flexible hourly work.
If you have a South African registered entity, a global entity can permanently employ South African talent. If not, we can assist you with employing full-time staff via our Employer of Record service.
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RecruitMyMom services global employers hiring from outside of South Africa. Our talent base is highly sought-after by employers worldwide.
Global employers should consider hiring remote skilled moms based in South Africa due to the unique blend of benefits they offer.
RecruitMyMom's talent base of skilled mothers brings reliability, exceptional skills and a strong work ethic, making them highly sought-after remote workers by employers worldwide.
Hiring from South Africa also provides cost savings without compromising on quality. The shared time zone with Europe and the ability to converse fluently in English further enhance their suitability for global roles.
Our clients from the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, the Netherlands, Greece, the Caribbean, Mauritius, Australia, and New Zealand consistently choose South African moms for remote work, recognising their talent and dependability in delivering outstanding results.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How does RecruitMyMom work?
RecruitMyMom serves a number of employers and job seekers. We offer high calibre jobs for job seekers in many different fields. For employers, we provide the opportunity to list various jobs and find top quality candidates to match.
There is a process for each:
Employers
Employers post a job on the site via the Employer’s Page. Job posting and registration is free.
A recruitment manager will be in contact via telephone or email to discuss the job. This person will be your primary contact throughout the employment process.
The job is reviewed to make sure it fits with the requirements of our site, namely the work can be completed in part-time or flexible hours or if it is full-time employment that it has flexible working conditions. Once approved, the job is published in the "Current Jobs" page. Jobs are marketed via email and posted to social media for the RecruitMyMom database.
Candidates apply for the job via the RecruitMyMom website.
For fast-turnaround Virtual Assist positions, our recruiters will select the candidate based on the previous positive experience of having worked with them in the past.
A full table of services per job type can be viewed under Section 2 here >>
Fees are paid upon successful employment of one of our candidates. Fees can be viewed under section 3 here >>
Job Seekers:
Job seekers can join RecruitMyMom for free as a Job Seeker. You can register to gain access to your personal candidate portal where you can upload your CV, add your skills and other necessary information. Read our blog on how to optimise your profile for the best experience with your job applications.
Tip: Add the address info@recruitmymom.co.za to your email contact list so that our emails do not end up in your spam or promotions folders.
Once you have signed in, make sure you complete the online RecruitMyMom profile via the candidate portal in order to be able to apply for jobs. You can also upload a Word version of your CV and the system will parse your information into your candidate portal. This online CV is what we send to potential employers when a job seeker applies for a position advertised on the website. You can view your uploaded CV in your candidate profile by clicking on ‘Resume’ at the top.
Our recruiters sift through the applications and short-list the CV's based on best fit with the job specification.
The Recruiter will be in contact if the employer has requested an interview with you.
If your application was not successful, you will receive an email once the position has been filled and the job has been closed by the employer. It will then also be removed from our website.
We advertise Permanent and Fixed duration roles where the candidate is employed directly by the employer.
We also advertise Independent Contracting roles where RecruitMyMom collects the amount due from clients plus our fee and pays the contractors who invoice RecruitMyMom for services rendered to our clients. As a consultant, you can be appointed to work on several clients at once depending on your availability.
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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.
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Fees & Service Level details explained
Simply pay upon successful placement, that's it!
Choose from over 150 different skills.
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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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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.
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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.
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Who will see my profile and CV information?
We have a strong philosophy of protecting your privacy. See Privacy Policy for more detail.
Your CV and skills on your RecruitMyMom candidate portal profile will only be presented to a potential employer if you apply for a position on our website and your CV fits the job specification. We do not include any private contact details until the interview stage.
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How do I apply for a job listed on RecruitMyMom?
If you have already registered and entered your details on our candidate portal, you can sign in and then apply for a job via the RecruitMyMom Current Jobs page.
Go to our current jobs page, click on the job to open up more detail.
On the detailed job page, click ‘Apply’. Then, if you are not a registered candidate on RecruitMyMom you’ll reach a page requesting personal information. This will auto populate the personal information section. View a short video tutorial.
Tip: Make sure all your information is filled in correctly, and make sure you’ve uploaded your Word CV to the ‘Resume’ section. Filling in your skills is how we find you for jobs that match your experience and skills.
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Can I join RecruitMyMom without a formal qualification?
The joining criteria set out for RecruitMyMom are to ensure that we can confidently advertise to employers that our registered Moms are experienced, skilled and professional.
If you have succeeded in your field of expertise and can demonstrate your experience on your CV and through your skills then we will gladly accept your application.
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We regularly communicate new jobs to our talent base of job-seekers through various channels.
Finding a perfect job through RecruitMyMom is easy.
Register your job-seeker profile on RecruitMyMom. Correctly complete 100% of all the fields on your job-seeker profile.
Select 'Yes' to receive communication from us so we can email you job alerts and newsletters.
Follow us on social media for daily new job alerts.
Need help registering? See our FAQ on how to register.
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Who pays me for jobs I get via RecruitMyMom?
The employer will provide you with a Labour Relations Act of South Africa-compliant employment contract for permanent and fixed-duration jobs. Do not start working without a signed contract in place. The employer will pay your salary as an employee of the company.
For independent contracting jobs such as freelancers and consultants, RecruitMyMom bills the client, including our fee, and follows up on receiving payment. RecruitMyMom pays all Independent Contractors by the end of the month, provided the money has cleared in the RecruitMyMom bank account.
The advantage of being a RecruitMyMom independent contractor is that we build a trusting relationship with you and will continue to use your skills for several clients over the years. In addition, you do not have to follow up on the payment for work done; we do that on your behalf.
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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.
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When a jobs removed from the RecruitMyMom website?
Jobs are removed as soon as we fill the position or an employer informs us that the job has either been filled or has been put on hold.
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How do I cancel my account?
Once you have created an account on RecruitMyMom you can cancel it at any time by logging in and selecting "Cancel Account," or you can request an account cancellation through the "Contact Us" page.
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Candidates may be asked to complete a consent form for background checks and to furnish us with referee details for reference checks.
It is a standard recruitment protocol to conduct reference checks to corroborate the information provided in your CV with the people that you reported to directly. Potential employers may also request that certain background checks, such as criminal, credit or qualification verification checks are conducted for various reasons. One of these reasons could be that the role requires government security clearances, another could be that the company's hiring policy dictates a clear credit and criminal record for certain roles. Many financial roles today require a credit check.
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