These documents govern your use of Eduplace Recruitment Agency's services and website. Please read them carefully. By using our services you agree to these terms. Last reviewed March 2025. These documents are a working draft and are subject to review by qualified legal counsel prior to final publication.
Summary: We collect only what we need to place you. We never sell your data. We protect it. You have the right to access, correct, or delete it at any time.
Eduplace Recruitment Agency ("Eduplace", "we", "our", "us") is a specialist education recruitment agency primarily operated from Panama City Beach, Florida, USA, with a digital presence serving South Africa and the international education market. Our South African office is located in Cape Town. We recruit qualified educators for placements in South Africa and internationally.
Eduplace Recruitment Agency is a subsidiary of Eduplace Group. References to "Eduplace" in these policies refer specifically to Eduplace Recruitment Agency unless otherwise stated. Eduplace Group and its other subsidiaries operate under separate terms and policies.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website (eduplace.co.za / eduplacerecruit.com) or our recruitment services.
We use your personal information to:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information with:
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. If you have not been placed and there has been no contact for three years, we will delete your information from our active database. You may request deletion at any time.
You have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at Get in touch.
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
For privacy-related queries, contact us at Get in touch or write to us at 11 Seventh Avenue, Fairways, Cape Town, 7800, South Africa.
Please note: This is a brief overview of the terms governing the relationship between teacher candidates and Eduplace Recruitment Agency. A comprehensive, detailed placement agreement will be provided and must be signed when Eduplace formally takes you on as a registered candidate. That agreement supersedes this summary in all respects.
Important: This agreement governs the relationship between you (the teacher candidate) and Eduplace Recruitment Agency. By submitting your CV and engaging our services, you agree to these terms. Our core recruitment service is free to teachers.
Eduplace Recruitment Agency provides a free recruitment and placement service to qualified teachers. We will:
There is no fee charged to teachers for our core recruitment and placement service.
Documentation and visa assistance: Where a teacher requires hands-on assistance with documentation preparation, visa applications, or pre-departure arrangements beyond general guidance, Eduplace may charge a nominal fee for this additional service. This will be communicated and agreed in writing before any fee is incurred. Eduplace may also refer teachers to approved third-party agents or vendors for specialist assistance. In such cases, Eduplace does not assume responsibility for the services, conduct, or outcomes delivered by those third parties.
By engaging our services, you agree to:
Submission of a CV does not guarantee an interview or placement. Only selected candidates will be contacted. We will retain your information in our database and may contact you when a suitable vacancy arises.
Before forwarding your profile to a prospective employer, we will notify you of the opportunity and seek your confirmation. Your profile will not be shared without your knowledge.
Any employment contract is entered into directly between you and the employer. Eduplace is not a party to that contract and is not responsible for the terms, conditions, or enforcement of any employment agreement. We strongly recommend you read and understand any contract before signing.
For international placements, you acknowledge that:
Eduplace acts as an intermediary between teachers and employers. We are not liable for the actions, omissions, or decisions of employers, nor for any loss, damage, or injury arising from your placement or employment. We will at all times act in good faith and in your best interests within the scope of our service.
We will treat your personal and professional information with strict confidentiality. Your details will only be shared with prospective employers as part of the placement process and with your knowledge.
You may withdraw from our database at any time by notifying us in writing. We will remove your information from our active records within 30 days of receiving your request.
By accessing or using the Eduplace Recruitment Agency website (eduplace.co.za / eduplacerecruit.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or services.
Eduplace Recruitment Agency is a subsidiary of Eduplace Group. These terms apply specifically to Eduplace Recruitment Agency and its services. Eduplace Group subsidiaries operate under their own separate terms.
This website is provided for the purpose of facilitating teacher recruitment and placement services. You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these terms. You may not:
All content on this website — including text, images, graphics, logos, and design — is the property of Eduplace Recruitment Agency and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use our content without prior written permission.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
This website and its content are provided on an "as is" basis without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Eduplace Recruitment Agency shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website or our services.
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. For users in the United States, Florida state law applies to the extent relevant. Any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of South Africa unless otherwise required by applicable law.
We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
For questions about these terms, contact us at Get in touch.
Summary: By submitting your details to Eduplace, you consent to receiving relevant communications from us. We share within the Eduplace Group only. You may opt out at any time. We do not spam.
By submitting your CV, enquiry form, or any other details to Eduplace Recruitment Agency, you confirm that you have read and agree to the following communications terms. Where required by law, we obtain your explicit consent before sending marketing communications.
With your consent, Eduplace Recruitment Agency and Eduplace Group may contact you with:
You may consent to being contacted through one or more of the following channels:
We will only contact you through channels you have specifically consented to. You may manage your channel preferences at any time by contacting us.
Eduplace Recruitment Agency is a subsidiary of Eduplace Group. With your consent, your contact details and relevant profile information may be shared with other Eduplace Group subsidiaries for the purpose of providing you with relevant services, opportunities, or communications. Your information will not be shared with entities outside the Eduplace Group for marketing purposes.
Each Eduplace Group entity handles your information in accordance with applicable data protection law and this policy.
By submitting your details through any Eduplace form or channel, you acknowledge that:
Consent provided through form submission is recorded with a timestamp and stored securely in our database.
You may withdraw your marketing consent at any time. To do so:
Withdrawal of marketing consent does not affect communications that are strictly necessary for the delivery of our recruitment services — for example, updates about an active placement.
Our marketing communications comply with:
We do not send excessive communications. Placement-related updates are sent as relevant opportunities arise. General newsletters and promotional material are sent no more than twice per month.
For any communications-related queries or to update your preferences, contact us at Get in touch.
POPIA — Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 (South Africa). This section explains how Eduplace complies with POPIA in the collection and processing of personal information.
Eduplace Recruitment Agency, registered and operating in the Republic of South Africa, is the responsible party for the purposes of POPIA. Our registered address is 11 Seventh Avenue, Fairways, Cape Town, 7800, South Africa.
We process personal information on the following lawful grounds:
We comply with all eight conditions for lawful processing as set out in POPIA:
POPIA provides additional protections for special categories of personal information including health, biometric, and criminal record data. We process such information only where strictly necessary for placement purposes — for example, health certificates required for international visa applications — and only with your explicit consent.
When we forward your profile to employers in the Middle East, Asia, or elsewhere, your personal information is transferred outside South Africa. We take reasonable steps to ensure that recipient employers maintain adequate levels of data protection. By engaging our international placement services, you consent to this transfer.
Our Information Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with POPIA. You may direct any POPIA-related queries or complaints to Get in touch.
If you believe we have handled your personal information in violation of POPIA, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa at www.justice.gov.za/inforeg.
GDPR — General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679. This section applies to users in the European Economic Area and to individuals whose data is processed in connection with EU-based employers or institutions.
The GDPR applies to the processing of personal data of individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA). While Eduplace is primarily a South African and US-based agency, we acknowledge our obligations under GDPR where applicable — particularly in relation to data transfers involving EEA-based employers or candidates.
Where GDPR applies, we process personal data on the following legal bases:
Where GDPR applies, you have the following rights:
Your personal data may be transferred to countries outside the EEA, including South Africa, Middle Eastern countries, and Asian countries. We rely on your explicit consent for such transfers and take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
We retain your personal data for no longer than is necessary for the recruitment purpose for which it was collected. Inactive records are reviewed and deleted after three years.
If you are located in the EEA and believe we have processed your data unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
For GDPR-related queries, contact us at Get in touch.
Florida state disclosures. Eduplace Recruitment Agency maintains a registered address in Panama City Beach, Florida, USA. The following disclosures apply to users and transactions subject to Florida law.
Eduplace Recruitment Agency is primarily operated from Panama City Beach, Florida 32408, United States of America, with a digital presence serving South Africa and the international education market. Our South African office is located at 11 Seventh Avenue, Fairways, Cape Town, 7800.
Florida residents have rights under the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR), effective July 1, 2023, including:
To exercise any of these rights, submit a request to Get in touch. We will respond within 45 days.
Eduplace does not sell personal data to third parties. We do not engage in targeted advertising or profiling for commercial purposes unrelated to recruitment services.
Under Florida law, sensitive personal data includes data revealing racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, mental or physical health diagnosis, sexual orientation, immigration status, and financial information. We process such data only where strictly necessary for placement purposes and with explicit consent.
Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, contact us immediately.
To the extent that Florida law applies to any aspect of our services or this website, the laws of the State of Florida govern such matters. Disputes subject to Florida jurisdiction will be resolved in the courts of Bay County, Florida.
For Florida-related privacy enquiries, contact us at Get in touch.