AMSCO 
Executive Recruitment Services


 

 
 
 
 
Terms and Conditions







STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS EFFECTIVE 1 JANUARY 2001.

1.  LIABILITY
The engagement of  a AMSCO BV candidate will be deemed acceptance by your company of all terms and conditions of business stated in this document. A Fee is due from your Company once an applicant, introduced by AMSCO BV, commences employment or becomes an agent or business partner , in any capacity trial, contract or permanent basis with YOUR COMPANY, IT’S COMPANIES or ANY COMPANY TO WHOM YOUR COMPANY IN TURN INTRODUCED THE APPLICANT. Any subsequent introduction or effort by another consultancy, agency, party, the candidate or your company itself does not in any way limit our rights in respect of the fee. 

2. MODE OF INTRODUCTION
An introduction can take place either telephonically or in writing, namely, the receipt of the Curriculum Vitae or similar document. No service warranties are made as all recruitment services are free and your company is only charged upon the commencement of the applicant.

3. FEE STRUCTURE AND CALCULATION THEREOF
The fee structure is based on the Gross salary offered to the candidate. This includes the basic salary and if applicable 13th cheque. AMSCO BV recruitment fees are 18 % of the yearly gross salary. 

4. PAYMENT
As invoicing is only done on commencement of employment and not on acceptance of the candidate, the fee is immediately due and payable. All overdue accounts which remain unpaid shall attract penalty interest at the rate of 1% per month from date of invoice. If the fee is subject to VAT , the VAT will be shown separately on the invoice, in addition to the 18 % fee.

5. WARRANTY
AMSCO BV will attempt to provide accurate details of candidates in terms of their qualifications, personal details and their experience. This is, however, primarily based on the information given by the candidate themselves. No responsibility therefore can be accepted by AMSCO BV for errors, omissions or mis-representations. The company agrees that the onus is on them when interviewing candidates, to satisfy themselves as to the candidates capabilities, state of health, integrity and suitability for the company and that it is your company that makes the final decision as to the suitability of the candidate. AMSCO BV and/or its employees accept no responsibility or liabilty for any loss, cost of damages caused (directly or indirectly or otherwise) by the candidate or the employment of the candidate.

6. CONFIDENITALITY CLAUSE
Due to the confidential nature of the candidate’s particulars, under no circumstances is your company to contact either the candidate directly or indirectly, or the candidates present employers without the consent of AMSCO BV. 

7. GUARANTEE OPTION
On commencement of the employment with your Company of the applicant, whether on a permanent or other basis, your company will be invoiced and the fee is immediately DUE & PAYABLE. In order to derive ANY benefit from the GUARANTEE SYSTEM, the fee must be received within 30 DAYS of the commencement date, accounts not settled in full within this period, will result in the GUARANTEE being waived by your company.
Should the candidate be discharged from your employment within 90 days from commencement, due to INCOMPETENCE, and providing we are NOTIFIED within 14 days of such dismissal, AMSCO BV , undertakes to refer further candidates for your consideration as free replacements. The service is free providing the position/remuneration are consistent.
Should your company, for any reason, decide not to replace through AMSCO BV
a non-refundable credit note of 50 % of the value of that placement will be issued in favour of your company.

8. DISPUTE CLAUSE
When the remuneration is un-realistically low or is disputed, the package value will be calculated at the most recent realistic income that was earned by the candidate at a premium of 120%.

9. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The company or its representative hereby acknowledges that he/she has read, agrees with and has authority to bind the company to these terms and conditions of this contract upon interview of the candidate and further agrees that the engagement of a AMSCO BV candidate will be deemed acceptance of all the standard terms and conditions set out herein.