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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
Jupiter Boca Raton
Admirals Cove Boca Grove
Jupiter Hills Boca West
Loxahatchee Club Polo
St. Andrews
Palm Beach Gardens Stonebridge
BallenIsles Woodfield
Mirasol
PALM BEACH Boynton Beach
Palm Beach Hunter’s Run
Frenchman’s Reserve
Delray Beach
Addison Reserve
VERO BEACH Glen Eagles
Windsor
NAPLES
STUART Bay Colony
Mariner Sands
Sailfish Point
SARASOTA
Willoughby Golf Club
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 YorkWhat happens once I am accepted?
A prearranged job at a world class Country ClubWhat type of positions are offered?
Servers
Junior Servers
Servers
Senior / Captain Servers
Bartenders
Hosts
Line ChefsWhat type of positions are offered?
Housekeepers
Dishwashers
Spa ReceptionWhat type of positions are offered?
Golf
Golf attendants
Golf pro shop
Pool
Fitness
TennisWhat happens once I am accepted?
A prearranged job at a world class Country Club
Assistance with visa approval processWhat 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 extensionWhat is the visa process?
US Labour Department
Application • Advertise Approved
• Interview
Application US CIS
Approved
Homeland Security
Unnamed
PetitionWhat is the visa process?
Workaway
International Participants
Cape Town
Designated Johannesburg
Consulate Durban
Obtain VisaWhat 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 USAWhat 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 weeksWhat 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 positionWhat 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 weeksWhat 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 ($160.00 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 refundableWhat other benefits do I get?
Outings
Club Christmas Event
Optional by club - transportation is
arranged to major tourist attractions e.g.
Disney World / Universal StudiosWhat 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 guaranteeWhat 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 employmentHow do I get there?
Information Session
Representative
Screening
Complete On-Line
Application Form
Complete CV
and SubmitCurriculum 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 packwww.workawayinternational.co.za
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