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The Candidate Placement Agreement serves as a crucial legal framework for recruitment services in South Africa, establishing clear terms between recruitment agencies and their client companies. This document is essential when engaging professional recruitment services for permanent placements, addressing key aspects such as service scope, fee structures, replacement guarantees, and compliance with South African employment legislation. The agreement incorporates requirements from various laws including the Employment Services Act, Labour Relations Act, and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). It's designed to protect all parties' interests while ensuring ethical recruitment practices and clear commercial terms. The document is particularly important in the South African context where employment equity, skills development, and proper labor practices are heavily regulated.

1. Parties: Identification of the recruitment agency and the client company, including registration details and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, explaining the agency's services and client's recruitment needs

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Candidate', 'Placement', 'Placement Fee', etc.

4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of recruitment services provided by the agency

5. Agency Obligations: Agency's responsibilities including candidate screening, compliance with employment laws, and service delivery standards

6. Client Obligations: Client's responsibilities including providing accurate job specifications, timely communication, and cooperation

7. Placement Process: Step-by-step process from job specification to candidate placement

8. Fees and Payment Terms: Structure of placement fees, payment schedules, and related commercial terms

9. Replacement Guarantee: Terms for candidate replacement if placement is unsuccessful within specified period

10. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information exchanged during the recruitment process

11. Data Protection: Compliance with POPIA and handling of personal information

12. Non-Solicitation: Restrictions on hiring agency staff or direct hiring of presented candidates

13. Liability and Indemnity: Limitations of liability and indemnification provisions

14. Term and Termination: Duration of agreement and circumstances for termination

15. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, notices, and entire agreement