A ready team, on our payroll.
Workers employed by Urban Careers, working at your site. You set the work; we handle contracts, payroll, statutory deductions and replacements.
Who this is for
- Seasonal peaks: holidays, conferences, harvest and stock-taking
- Projects with a clear end date
- Cleaning, security, hospitality, warehouse and front-desk teams
- Employers who want staff without the admin of employing them
What we do for you
Recruitment and vetting
The same screening and checks as our permanent hires.
Contracts and onboarding
Written contracts for every worker and an induction before they start at your site.
Payroll and statutory deductions
Salaries paid by us, with PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and the Housing Levy handled correctly.
Attendance and leave
We track attendance and leave and plan cover in advance.
Replacements
If someone is off or leaves, we send a replacement. [Replacement time to be confirmed.]
One invoice, one contact
A single monthly invoice and a named person to call.
How it works
- 01Brief usRoles, numbers, shifts, site and how long you need the team.
- 02Recruit and onboardWe recruit, contract and induct the workers.
- 03Start on siteWorkers report to your supervisor; we stay responsible for them as their employer.
- 04Monthly invoice and reportOne invoice with hours and attendance.
- 05Scale up or downAdjust numbers as your needs change. [Notice period to be confirmed.]
Have this ready for the briefing
- Number of workers, roles and shifts
- Site location, access and safety requirements
- How long you need the team
- Who provides uniforms and equipment
- Your supervisor’s name and contact
What it costs
A monthly fee per worker that covers their salary, statutory costs and our management fee, on one invoice.
You see exactly what each worker is paid and what our fee is. [Rates per role to be confirmed by Urban Careers.]
What we will and won’t do
- Outsourced workers are our employees: we stay responsible for their contracts, pay and welfare.
- We tell you straight away if we can’t cover a shift, so you are never caught out.
Outsourced staff or direct hires?
| Outsourced through us | Direct hire through us | |
|---|---|---|
| Who employs the worker | Urban Careers | You |
| Payroll and statutory deductions | Handled by us | Handled by you |
| Replacements | Sent by us while the contract runs | Free replacement within 90 days |
| Best for | Flexible, seasonal or short-term needs | Long-term, permanent roles |
| How you pay | A monthly fee per worker | One fee per hire |
- Who employs the workerOutsourced through usUrban CareersDirect hire through usYou
- Payroll and statutory deductionsOutsourced through usHandled by usDirect hire through usHandled by you
- ReplacementsOutsourced through usSent by us while the contract runsDirect hire through usFree replacement within 90 days
- Best forOutsourced through usFlexible, seasonal or short-term needsDirect hire through usLong-term, permanent roles
- How you payOutsourced through usA monthly fee per workerDirect hire through usOne fee per hire
Questions people ask
Urban Careers. The workers are on our payroll and contracts, and we make every statutory deduction.
It depends on the numbers and roles. [Typical start time to be confirmed.]
[Transfer terms to be confirmed by Urban Careers.]
Tell your Urban Careers contact and we arrange cover. [Replacement time to be confirmed.]
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Need a team for a season or a project?
Tell us the roles, numbers and dates.