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 29 follow up seasons Over 17 000 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 2018 to April/May 2019 Summer Program New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania North Carolina, Illinois, Wyoming, Massachusetts April/May to October/November

Where and when do you go? Winter Program Florida – October/November 2018 to April/May 2019

Which are the Winter Clubs? WEST PALM BEACH BOCA AREA Jupiter Boca Raton Admirals Cove Boca Grove Jupiter Hills Boca West Loxahatchee Club Polo St. Andrews Palm Beach Gardens Woodfield BallenIsles Mirasol Boynton Beach PALM BEACH Hunters Run Frenchman's Reserve Palm Beach Country Club Delray Beach Addison Reserve VERO BEACH Gleneagles Windsor MIAMI STUART Indian Creek Mariner Sands Sailfish Point SARASOTA The Oaks Club SOUTH CAROLINA NAPLES Colleton River Plantation Royal Poinciana Golf Club

Which are the Summer Clubs? ILLINOIS MASSACHUSETTS ARIZONA Belmont Country Club Lake Shore Forest Highlands Pine Brook MICHIGAN NEW JERSEY NEW YORK LochenHeath Baltusrol Glen Oaks Edgewood Muttontown Fiddler’s Elbow Sebonack NEW MEXICO The Creek Alto Lakes Golf Club NORTH CAROLINA PENNSYLVANIA OHIO Diamond Creek Merion Columbus Country Club St. James Plantation Philadelphia Country Philadelphia Cricket WASHINGTON DC WYOMING The Watergate Hotel Snake River

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 Server Captain 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

Wages (Palm Beach County) – Winter 2018/2019 Position Wages per hour Line Cook $13.50 Server Captain $18.00 Server $12.68 Server Assistant $10.75 Banquet Set-Up $12.33 Bartender $12.68 Host $11.25 Dishwasher $10.50 Housekeeper $11.25 Recreation Aide $12.00 “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) Server: Hours Rate Total Regular 80 $12.68 $1014.40 Overtime $19.02 0.00 Total Gross Income $1014.40 Less Expenses: Social Security 6.20% $62.89 Medicare 1.45% $14.71 Federal Tax (based on one deduction) $78.00 ($170.00 per week) Housing $340.00 Security Deposit * ($5.00 per week) $10.00 Total Expenses $505.60 $508.80 Net Income $508.80 x 2 Pay Periods = $1017.60 * Refundable security deposit refunded at the end of the season (as defined in the sublease agreement) * Federal tax refundable (a portion of this may be 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 $ 13 Visa fees - payable to US Consulate Visa processing fee $ 190 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 Application Form Complete CV and Submit

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae

First interview Workaway Second interview Country Clubs One on one / Skype / Telephonic interview OUTCOME: Mid to end August Pre departure Orientation September 2018 Apply for visa Depart for USA Departure pack

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