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Final Briefing

Application Process

About the

Program

Index

Middle East Placement Program ManagerHi, I am Carlene Williams and I will be the go between your OVC consultant and our agents in the Middle East.

I have been program manager for this program for about 7 years. Ovc has had this program for over 10 years.

WHY WORK IN THE MIDDLE EAST ?

1. FINANCIALEARN TAX FREE

SALARY

2.MULTICULTURALoWorking with

people from around the world.

• Learn about new languages, culture and religion

3. ADVENTURECENTRALLY LOCATED

4. FREE TRIP HOMEOnce you have completed your contract you will be given a free flight home!

5. RESUME APPEALInternational work experience at 5* establishments

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

Applicants must be 20 – 35 years of ageMust be available for a 2 year contractMust have a minimum of 1 year current work experienceWell groomedExcellent EnglishAll passport holders can apply ideally must reside in South AfricaEnergetic, Enthusiastic and Work driven

CURRENT POSITIONS?• Waitrons• Bartenders• Chefs• Hostesses• Front and back of house • Kitchen staff

MORE INFO?• Positions on a supply/demand basis• Can take 3 – 6 months to get placed• Placements throughout UAE and Middle East

WHAT WILL IT COST ME?

Admin Fee Service FeeRegistration FeeOther FeesVisa FeesTravel InsuranceAirfareSpending Money

FREEFREER6 500 to R 10 500 Full Medical TestsFREER2 550 for the year FREEMinimum R5 000

• Employers usually pay for your

• airfare depending on your contract

• Usually offer you a free airfare after

• each year

• Shared accommodation is provided or a living allowance over and above your salary

• Simple neat and cleanFREE MEALS AND TRANSPORT

FREE AIRFAREFREE SHARED ACCOMMODATION

• You receive a free meal daily while on shift.

• You will have access to free transport to and from your accommodation and work

STILL INTERESTED?

APPLICATION PROCESS

OVC ONLINE APPLICATION• Complete your online application with as

much detail as possible (This is what the employers see)

• Use the Correct CV template

• You will receive notice +-2 weeks after you have submitted your application if you have been Accepted or Declined

• If you are declined you can contact you OVC office as to the reason why, this may be due to lack of experience / incorrect cv attached

THE INTERVIEWYOU NEED TO BE ATTENTIVE TO YOUR EMAILS AND ANSWER OUR

CALLS

S KYPE• Only 1 – 2 days notice before

interview• Must use secure internet

connection• Neat, clean and well presented • Ready and waiting 30 minutes

before• Be available

IN PERSON• A few weeks notice before

interviews• Need to arrange own transport• Neat, clean, and well presented• Ready and waiting 30 minutes to

1 hour before interview• Be available

CONTRACT AND PAYMENTOnce you have been offered a job you will receive your Contract and Job description.

At this stage you will be required to pay your Registration Fee of R6500, Sign the documents and send us the paperwork.

VISAS Copy of your passport (Clear and colour copy)

Copy of your certificates (matric and any other certs you’ve received)

Signed OVC T&C Passport photo (Jpeg – Colour and clear)

Medical certificates – Hiv, TB, Hep A, B & C and pregnancy test.

FLIGHTSFlights are organized,

booked and paid for by the

Employer. Be ready to leave soon after your visa is

granted

ANYTHING WE LEFT OUT?

FINAL BRIEFING

FOREIGNEXCHANGE(CURRENCY)Currency in Dubai is DirhamsWe encourage using Bidvest Bank for your currency needs

Recommended spending money R5 000(Roughly AED1273.23)

INSURANCEBidvest offers specialized youth

policies exclusive to OVCUnder 35 years old.One year insurance policy

Bidvest Youth Classic Policy R2550

Bidvest Youth Complete Policy R3650

PRE DEPARTUREWHAT YOU NEED TO

REMEMBER• Print your flights• Print your Visa Document• Make sure you have your Forex• Travel Insurance• International Adapters• Arrive at the airport 3 hours before

your departure time• Check in online 24 hours before your

flights• Ensure you know your correct

baggage weight allowance for checked and hand luggage

5 TOP TIPS WHEN FLYING

KEEP HYDRATEDDrink water, avoid caffeine and alcohol

KEEP MOVINGGET UP EVERY HOUR – 2 HOURS AND STRETCH OR

WALK AROUND.

DRESS COMFORTABLY • Wear loose comfortable pants and shirt• Avoid heels and uncomfortable shoes,

wear shoes that are easy to take off and put on as you will need to remove them at customs• Pack clean clothes in your carry on that

are relevant to your destination and a jacket as it does get cold on the airplane

GET SOME SLEEP

TRY USE A NECK P ILLOW, MASK AND EAR PLUGS TO TRY GET SOME SLEEP.T H I S W I L L M A K E T H E T R I P S E E M S H O RT E R

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WHAT TO DO WHEN TRAVELING WITH LIQUIDS

CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION• When you exit the plane, have your

passport and Visa Documents ready• Proceed to the Visa Counter and have

your passport stamped• Once you have collected your bags and

gone through customs, look for a board with your name on it to be collected by employer

KEEP IN TOUCH

THANK YOU AND MA'A ASSALAAMAH