TERMS AND CONDITIONS
EMPLOYMENT
INDEMNITY
Governess Connection.
takes every care and attention in selecting suitable applicants. Due to the nature of services undertaken, Governess Connection. takes no responsibility
for the conduct or actions of applicants once placed and whilst they are in
the employ of the client. Governess Connection. provides, as a service, an Employer / Employee
contract but takes no responsibility for any dispute arising between the Employer
and Employee.
1. PLACEMENT FEE STRUCTURE
(a)
We require the
signature of the person responsible
for payment of placement fees on this contract and payment of a once-off registration fee of R280-00 (inclusive
of VAT), before commencement of
recruitment.
(b)
The placement fee
for successfully placing a candidate in a Permanent
position is 12% of the annual
package (plus VAT). For Semi-permanent placements, (seven days or more, but not permanent)
the placement fee would be
30% of the agreed upon package, plus VAT.
(c)
The package on a
Permanent placement will include
the monthly salary paid to the
candidate, plus any other allowances agreed upon, eg. travel, petrol, babysitting,
etc. Should the candidate live with
the employer (albeit in separate accommodation), a Live-In Fee of R1,000-00 per
month will be added to the value of the package (for the purpose of invoicing
only).
(d)
The fee in respect
of a Temporary placement is payable in full to the agency,
prior to the commencement of the assignment. Placed Temporary
candidates will be in the employ of the agency, i.e. candidates will be paid
directly by Governess Connection. at the conclusion
of the assignment, excepting mileage, spending monies, etc. which will be
paid directly to the governess at the end of her assignment by the client.
A minimum invoice amount of R200-00, excluding the registration fee
and VAT, will be applicable for all Temporary assignments.
(e)
All relevant fees will be payable to Governess Connection., inclusive
of VAT.
2. GUARANTEES
a)
Governess
Connection.
provides
a two-tier guarantee
for
Permanent placements,
i.e. a NINETY DAY free
replacement guarantee, and a ONE
YEAR credit
guarantee. For Semi-Permanent
placements,
the guarantee would include a
free replacement applicable for
the first ninety days, where
possible, or a pro-rated refund. Temporary
placements
will either be replaced or refunded
on a pro-rata basis, depending
on the circumstances.
b)
The terms of the free
replacement guarantee are that Governess
Connection. will provide a suitable replacement, acceptable to the customer,
free of charge should the applicant resign or be dismissed for any reason
(within the first ninety days of employment for Permanent placements). This
will be attended to as a matter of urgency, but no time frame can be placed
on finding another suitable candidate. Requests for the replacement must be made to the agency within thirty
days of the previous employee having left the position, for Permanent placements and within forty
eight hours for Temporary or Semi-Permanent placements.
c)
Should the Permanent
employment be terminated after the initial ninety day period, but before the
completion of twelve months, a credit
is passed to the clients account for the period that the candidate did
not work, to be offset against a future placement by Governess
Connection. on condition that the future placement is requested by the
employer within thirty days of the termination of the previous employee having
left her employment.
d)
The guarantee period is not extended with the start of employment
of subsequent applicant(s) after the original placement.
NB.: The above
guarantees will only apply subject to the invoice payment terms having been
met.
3. PAYMENT TERMS
Invoices are payable in full on or before the first day
of commencement of employment,
unless otherwise agreed.
4.
Should a replacement
be offered a higher salary than the previous applicant, the Client will be
required to remit the difference of the placement fee, on the higher salary, on the same terms as those described above.
This also applies should an applicant, after resignation, accept a
higher package from the same employer and return to her position.
5.
No refund will be made
to the employer should a replacement accept the position at a lower salary
than that of the original candidate.
6.
Should any applicants
referred by Governess Connection.
be employed by a Client on any terms whatsoever which excludes the agencys
involvement, within twelve (12) months of the original introduction by the
agency, the Client will then be liable for a fee in accordance with the Terms
and Conditions as set out above.
7.
A cancellation fee of R500-00 will be payable should the Permanent appointment be cancelled
by the client within 7 days prior to commencement of the assignment.
In the event of a Temporary or Semi-permanent assignment being cancelled by the client
within 72 hours prior to commencement, a cancellation fee of R350-00 will
be payable, according to our Terms and Conditions. These fees exclude VAT. Cancellation fees are payable within three
working days of the cancelled start date.
8.
Once a candidate has
been appointed, we request that we are advised
of the appointment in writing prior to the commencement of the assignment.
Our preference is our Confirmation
of Appointment form being
completed (available from our offices) and signed, or a faxed letter from
the Employer giving details of the appointment.
9.
In the event of non-payment
of placement fees by the due date, the Client will be responsible for all
collection and / or legal fees and other costs incurred by the Agency, in
the process of obtaining the placement fee.
Interest on overdue amounts will be charged, effective from the due
date as stipulated on the invoice, at a rate of prime plus three percent.
10.
These Terms and Conditions
will be considered to be accepted prior to the Employer agreeing to receive
C.Vs. interview and / or appoint any applicant referred by Governess Connection. and will remain
valid for all future placements, unless a new contract has been presented
to and signed by the client.
THE ABOVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SHALL BE CONSIDERED
TO BE APPLICABLE
AND BINDING UNLESS VARIED
BY MUTUAL AGREEMENT
AND IN WRITING.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF
FEES:
SIGNED (The Client):
..
NAME: .....
SIGNED (The Agency): .
..............
DATE:
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IDENTITY NUMBER:
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