Privacy Policy
PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT (POPIA) PRIVACY POLICY
1. Introduction
Amahlubah (Pty) Ltd “we”,”us”,”our”) is a professional human resources and recruitment agency operating in South Africa. We are fully committed to protecting the privacy of our clients, candidates, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, store, use, and safeguard personal information in strict compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
2. Information We Collect
As a recruitment firm, we process personal information necessary to connect candidates with prospective employers. This includes:
Candidates / Job Seekers: Full names, contact details, ID/passport numbers, employment histories, qualifications, psychometric assessments, criminal record checks, and uploaded CVs/resumes.
Clients / Employers: Company names, registration numbers, contact details, and job specification requirements.
Website Visitors: Digital identifiers, IP addresses, and information collected through contact forms.
3. Purpose of Processing Data
We will only process personal data for legitimate purposes aligned with our services, including:
Sourcing, screening, assessing, and placing candidates for permanent or temporary employment vacancies.
Verifying qualifications, criminal records, and background employment checks.
Communicating with clients and candidates regarding active employment opportunities.
Complying with South African statutory, labour, and tax legislation.
4. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell personal data. Candidate information will only be shared with prospective corporate employers with the explicit consent of the candidate. We may also securely share information with accredited verification agencies for statutory screening and background verification.
5. Data Security
We implement strict technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration. Data is stored securely and is accessible only to authorized personnel executing professional recruitment services.
6. Your Legal Rights
In terms of POPIA, data subjects have the right to:
Request access to the personal information we hold about them.
Request the correction, updating, or destruction of outdated or inaccurate data.
Object to or restrict the processing of personal data for direct marketing.
7. Contact Details / Information Officer
For any queries, data access requests, or corrections regarding this policy, please contact our designated Information Officer:
Company Name: Amahlubah (Pty) Ltd
Email: info@amahlubah.co.za
Phone: 073 999 1608