LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Jack & Jill Consultants is committed to operating lawfully, ethically, and transparently. This page outlines the legal framework, policies, and limitations that govern our services and engagements.
It is important to note that we operate as a recruitment and consultancy service focused on ethical placement, administrative support, and professional readiness facilitation.
We do not provide:
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Legal advice or legal representation
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Immigration or visa services
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Medical or psychological assessments
Where necessary, we may refer clients to licensed professionals or accredited service providers.
Governing Law & POPIA
This website and all services provided by Jack & Jill Consultants are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
Jack & Jill Consultants reserves the right to amend this Legal & Compliance page from time to time. Updates will be published on this website and take effect upon posting. All content on this website, including text, logos, and materials, is the intellectual property of Jack & Jill Consultants unless otherwise stated.
Website content may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written consent.
Our website may contain links to third-party platforms or service providers. Jack & Jill Consultants is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of external sites.
Compliance with South African Law
Our operations are guided by applicable South African legislation, including but not limited to:
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Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA)
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Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 75 of 1997
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Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995
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Children’s Act, 38 of 2005
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Consumer Protection Act, 68 of 2008
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Companies Act, 71 of 2008 (where applicable)
We strive to ensure our services align with these frameworks at all times.
Data Protection & Privacy (POPIA)
Jack & Jill Consultants collects and processes personal information solely for recruitment, placement, and administrative purposes.
We commit to:
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Lawful and transparent data processing
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Secure storage and limited access to personal information
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Non-disclosure of personal data without consent, unless required by law
By engaging our services, clients consent to the processing of their personal information in line with POPIA.
Safeguarding and Liability
Safeguarding & Child Protection
Safeguarding is central to our operations. We implement suitability screening, ethical vetting, and safeguarding principles when working with teachers, au pairs, families, and institutions.
We do not tolerate:
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Abuse, exploitation, or negligence
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Misrepresentation of qualifications or experience
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Conduct that places children or vulnerable persons at risk
Any safeguarding concerns may result in immediate termination of engagement.
Ethical Conduct & Misrepresentation
We reserve the right to refuse or terminate services where:
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False information is provided
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Documents are forged or misrepresented
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Conduct violates ethical or safeguarding standards
Integrity and transparency are non-negotiable.
Limitation of Liability
Jack & Jill Consultants facilitates recruitment, matching, and administrative support but does not guarantee employment outcomes, placement duration, or third-party conduct.
We are not liable for:
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Actions or omissions of employers, families, institutions, or candidates
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Immigration decisions made by foreign authorities
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Contractual disputes between third parties
Our liability is limited to the scope of services expressly agreed upon.