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30 Top Tips for Looking For a Job

30 Top Tips for Looking For a Job On the phone, when typing your emails, and when you arrive at the interview.  People like happy people. If you are phoning to book an interview or ask for an email address,...

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Know Your Rights: Annual Leave

Know Your Rights: Annual Leave What the Law says: Chapter 3, Section 20-21 of The Basic Conditions of Employment Act No.75 of 1997, as amended in 2020 is part of the new amendment, and states: How Much Annual Leave Are You Entitled To? In this...

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15 Points to Consider When Compiling Your CV

15 Points to Consider When Compiling Your CV What will your CV look like when printed in black and white? Will it still be eye-catching and easy to read?  Few companies will go to the cost of printing it in...

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Interview Nerves The Psychology Behind It

Interview Nerves The Psychology Behind It and How Best to Harness It. Although not always a comfortable experience, being nervous can be a good thing and if used correctly – even productive. Nervousness, unlike anxiety (which is something very different), is a...

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Know your Rights: How Do You Calculate Salaries & Wages?

Know Your Rights: How Do You Calculate Salaries & Wages? What the Law says: Chapter 4, Section 35 of The Basic Conditions of Employment Act No.75 of 1997, as amended in 2020 is part of the new amendment, and states: Calculation of remuneration and...

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Tips on How to Avoid an Employment Scam

Tips on How to Avoid an Employment Scam   It was recently brought to our attention that one of our candidates had been victim to one of the latest recruitment scams. In light of this we wanted to inform you of the...

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Know your Rights: What Should Personnel Files Contain?

Know Your Rights: Personnel Files What the Law says: Chapter 4, Section 31 of The Basic Conditions of Employment Act No.75 of 1997, as amended in 2020 is part of the new amendment, and states: Written particulars of employment Every employer must keep a record...

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Gaining Feedback and Addressing Concerns in Your New Job

Navigating Your Third Month at a New Job: Gaining Feedback and Addressing Concerns   Starting a new job is an exciting and often nerve-wracking experience. By the time you reach your third month, you've likely settled into your role, become familiar with...

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Contracts of Employment

Know Your Rights: Contracts of Employment What the Law says: Chapter 2, Section 14 of The Basic Conditions of Employment Act No.75 of 1997, as amended in 2020 is part of the new amendment, and states: Written particulars of employment. (1) An employer must supply...

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