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 Jupiter Admirals Cove Jupiter Hills Loxahatchee Club Palm Beach Gardens BallenIsles Mirasol PALM BEACH Palm Beach Frenchman s Reserve VERO BEACH Windsor STUART Mariner Sands Sailfish Point Willoughby Golf Club BOCA AREA Boca Raton Boca Grove Boca West Polo St. Andrews Stonebridge Woodfield Boynton Beach Hunter s Run Delray Beach Addison Reserve Glen Eagles NAPLES Bay Colony 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 Application Advertise Interview Approved Application US CIS Homeland Security Approved Unnamed Petition
What is the visa process? Workaway International Participants Designated Consulate Cape Town Johannesburg 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 Week 2 30 Hours 80 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 Electricity Water Telephone Furniture Linen Crockery/cutlery 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 Housing ($140.00 per week) 320.00 Security Deposit * ($5.00 per week) 10.00 Total Expenses 477.32 Net Income $402.68 $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 Departure pack Depart for USA
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