est. 1999 What do we do? We recruit and place seasonal workers in - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

est. 1999

What do we do? We recruit and place seasonal workers in the USA We specialise in country clubs We will : Coordinate visa application Coordinate travel arrangements Coordinate accommodation Provide general support

Where can you find us? Offices Cape Town, South Africa Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Representatives Johannesburg Durban Port Elizabeth

What is the history of the program? 1999 – first pilot group 27 follow up seasons Over 15 000 South Africans placed Spread to other parts of the world

Have you got what it takes? 18 – 29 years of age (chefs / servers up to 35) Fluent in English Have a good attitude and a big smile Hardworking and dedicated Preferably some work experience Available at specified times Have a valid passport No criminal record Medically fit Drug free Be a citizen/resident of the country you are applying from

Who will I work with? At world class golf estates Members Management Colleagues

Where and when do you go? Two programs Winter Program Florida, USA October/November 2016 to April/May 2017 Summer Program New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Arkansas North Carolina, Illinois, Wyoming, Massachusetts April/May to October/November

Where and when do you go? Winter Program Florida – October/November 2016 to April/May 2017

Which are the Winter Clubs? WEST PALM BEACH BOCA AREA Boca Raton Jupiter Boca Grove Admirals Cove Jupiter Hills Boca West Loxahatchee Club Polo St. Andrews Palm Beach Gardens Stonebridge BallenIsles Woodfield Mirasol Boynton Beach PALM BEACH Hunter ’ s Run Palm Beach Frenchman’s Reserve Delray Beach Addison Reserve VERO BEACH Glen Eagles Windsor NAPLES STUART Bay Colony Mariner Sands Sailfish Point SARASOTA The Oaks Club

Which are the Summer Clubs? Alotian Club, Arkansas Baltusrol, New Jersey Diamond Creek, North Carolina Glen Oaks, New York Green Valley, Pennsylvania Lakeshore, Illinois Philadelphia Cricket Club, Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Pine Brook, Massachusetts Sebonack Golf Club, New York Snake River Sporting Club, Wyoming The Creek, New York The Muttontown Club, New York

What happens once I am accepted? A prearranged job at a world class Country Club

What type of positions are offered? Servers Junior Servers Servers Senior / Captain Servers Bartenders Hosts Line Chefs

What type of positions are offered? Housekeepers Dishwashers Spa Reception

What type of positions are offered? Golf Golf attendants Golf pro shop Pool Fitness Tennis

What happens once I am accepted? A prearranged job at a world class Country Club Assistance with visa approval process

What is the visa process? Employer – Country Club Seasonal work visa H2B (6 Months) October/November – April/May Governed by specific rules and regulations Employment exclusive to employer Summer program – visa extension

What is the visa process? US Labour Department • Advertise Application Approved • Interview US CIS Application Approved Homeland Security Unnamed Petition

What is the visa process? Workaway Participants International Cape Town Designated Johannesburg Consulate Durban Obtain Visa

What happens once I am accepted? A prearranged job at a world class Country Club Assistance with visa approval process A pre departure orientation in South Africa A return flight to the USA A post arrival orientation in the USA

What happens once I am accepted? optional pre arranged furnished accommodation nominal cost free transport to and from work free medical insurance cover guaranteed minimum work hours over two weeks

What will I earn? a guaranteed 80 hours over two weeks biweekly Example: Week 1 – 50 Hours 80 Hours Week 2 – 30 Hours 10 hours overtime paid at 1½ per hour Wages dependent upon position

What will I earn? Position Wages per hour Line Cook $12.01 - $13.01 Senior/Captain Server $17.64 Server $10.00 - $11.00 Server Assistant $10.25 Bartender $12.06 Host $11.07 Dishwasher $9.57 Housekeeper $10.17 Recreation Aide $11.13 “Employee will be eligible for a wage review after completing three weeks of employment. Depending on the employee’s performance review, he/she could receive an increase in the hourly wage. In addition to the hourly wage increase, the employee could also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.”

What will I earn? Deductions Taxes (paid to State) Medicare (1.45%) Social security (6.20%) Federal income (claim back)

What will I earn? Deductions Living Expenses • Accommodation • Furniture • Electricity • Linen • Water • Crockery/cutlery • Telephone • DSL Internet connection Refundable security deposit $10 over two weeks

What will I earn? (Bi-Weekly) Servers: Hours Rate Total Regular 80 11.00 800.00 Overtime 16.50 0.00 Total Gross Income $880.00 Less Expenses: Social Security 6.20% 54.56 Medicare 1.45% 12.76 Federal Tax (based on one deduction) 80.00 ($140.00 per week) Housing 320.00 Security Deposit * ($5.00 per week) 10.00 Total Expenses 477.32 $402.68 Net Income $402.68 x 2 Pay Periods = $805.36/month * Refundable security deposit refunded at the end of the season * Federal tax refundable

What other benefits do I get? Outings Club Christmas Event Optional by club - transportation is arranged to major tourist attractions e.g. Disney World / Universal Studios

What other benefits do I get? A stimulating work environment Learn while you earn US dollars Meet new people and have...

What else do I need to know? Overtime Tips At will employment Career opportunities No visa guarantee

What will it cost me? Police Clearance – payable to agency $ 15 Visa fees - payable to US Consulate Visa processing fee $ 190 Visa reciprocity fee $ 85 Passport courier fee – dependant on option chosen Spending money (for the first 2/3weeks) $ 250 Payable in South African Rand at current US/R exchange rate (monthly) Money refunded in first month of employment

How do I get there? Information Session Representative Screening Complete On-Line Application Form Complete CV and Submit

Curriculum Vitae

First interview Workaway Second interview Country Clubs One on one / Skype / Telephonic interview OUTCOME: Mid to end August Pre departure Orientation September 2016 Apply for visa Depart for USA Departure pack

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