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est. 1999
est. 1999
What do we do?
We recruit and place seasonal
workers in the USA
We will :
Coordinate visa application
We specialise in country clubs
Coordinate accommodation
Provide general support
Coordinate travel
arrangements
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 ProgramFlorida – October/November 2016 to April/May 2017
Which are the Winter Clubs?
WEST PALM BEACH
JupiterAdmirals Cove
Jupiter Hills
Loxahatchee Club
Palm Beach GardensBallenIsles
Mirasol
PALM BEACHPalm Beach
Frenchman’s Reserve
VERO BEACHWindsor
STUARTMariner Sands
Sailfish Point
BOCA AREA
Boca RatonBoca Grove
Boca West
Polo
St. Andrews
Stonebridge
Woodfield
Boynton BeachHunter’s Run
Delray BeachAddison Reserve
Glen Eagles
NAPLESBay Colony
SARASOTAThe 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
Tennis
Pool
Fitness
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?
H2B (6 Months)
October/November – April/May
Employer – Country Club
Employment exclusive to employer
Governed by specific rules and regulations
Seasonal work visa
Summer program – visa extension
Application Approved
US Labour Department
• Advertise
• Interview
US CIS
Homeland SecurityApplication Approved
What is the visa process?
Unnamed
Petition
What is the visa process?
Workaway
International Participants
Designated
Consulate
Obtain Visa
Cape Town
Johannesburg
Durban
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
Example:
Week 1 – 50 Hours
Week 2 – 30 Hours
10 hours overtime paid at 1½ per hour
What will I earn?
Wages dependent upon position
a guaranteed 80 hours over two weeks
biweekly
80 Hours
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)
Federal income (claim back)
Medicare (1.45%)
Social security (6.20%)
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
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
What will I earn? (Bi-Weekly)
*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?
Meet new people and have...
Learn while you earn US dollars
A stimulating work environment
What else do I need to know?
Overtime
Career opportunities
At will employment
Tips
No visa guarantee
What will it cost me?
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
Police Clearance – payable to agency $ 15
Payable in South African Rand at current US/R exchange rate (monthly)
Money refunded in first month of employment
Information Session
Representative
Screening
Complete On-Line
Application Form
Complete CV
and Submit
How do I get there?
Curriculum Vitae
Depart for USA
OUTCOME:
Mid to end August
Apply for visa
Departure pack
Pre departure OrientationSeptember 2016
Second interviewCountry Clubs
One on one / Skype / Telephonic
interview
First interviewWorkaway
www.workawayinternational.co.za
