What follows are some of the most frequently asked questions about Canava Transport. To learn more, send us an email.
There are several requirements depending on the country, city and the particular job. Please contact us for details. But, the following are basic requirements:
There is no standard cost for a job. The financial input differs from job to job. Actually, some jobs are free like domestic workers. You need to contact us for cost specifics per existing jobs. But, there are basic financial obligations one has to incur. This is unlike domestic maids. These include the following:
For costs for domestic workers;please refer to their sub section B below.
We can be contacted directly through phone, what sup, mail or walk in. We do not encourage use of agents.
The recruitment fees are a world-wide phenomenon recognized by the UN. Many employing companies have tended to outsource their entire HR function. Others outsource, parts of it and or sometimes the hiring function. This has created agents and fees. Further, supply outpaces demand. The costing then has been a function of demand and supply.
Clients pay fees only to the bank account or by MOMO pay.
The final determinant is the employer and visa issuance. In some countries the visa issuance is slower than others. Also religious seasons that create holidays and slow business. Your ability to pass the interview does matter too. Omit. Generally it will take between one to three months after registering with us to travel.
We take people to only those countries that the Uganda government authorizes. We try to source jobs around the entire globe. The government authorizes the job before labour externalization.
Currently Uganda’s main Labour migration is to the Arab World. There is no evidence of workers undergoing a lot of suffering or suffering in the Arab World. Yet, there are many domestic workers currently on the move and working in this part of the world.
Domestic workers are a vulnerable group. They need a lot of monitoring and follow up to avoid mistreatment by employers. This we do here or abroad. Mechanisms exist in the bilateral agreements. We meet arising challenges through these
Social media is a good platform for modern day communication in real time. Social media is a new phenomenon that is hardly regulated. Many of the incidences are not true, exaggerated or made up. But, some instances reported could be true. Such challenges if handled through the established frameworks are solvable. This works particularly for legal migrants.
There are many job categories available. They also keep on changing at any one time depending on demand. Contact us for the current details of check on this website
Least age is 21 years and most 40. Some unique jobs like heavy truck drivers and professionals the age is flexible. If in doubt please always ask us.
Both male and female
You are bound by the contract terms and country specific laws. It is normally advisable to complete your contract as the work visa is company specific in certain countries. The company can cancel it and you become an illegal immigrant.
This is not allowed. But, we have arrangements with some banks where this is workable. But, you must meet the bank criteria.
This is not allowed
Normally two years
Through phones. Having them is a legal rule. But, its advisable to communicate outside working hours.
The contract terms and conditions have details on all such issues. You need to familiarize with the terms to see through the contract and avoid breach of either party.
Yes, you can but after at least three months. Terms and conditions will apply.
Routine jobs in the database within days. These include:
But; unique jobs that need efforts to recruit; at least a month.
Yes; subject to No.2 above.
The guarantee period is standard of six months except maids of three months.
Yes of course
Yes, we can. Actually, we are more comfortable dealing with direct employers.
We clear the candidate through Interpol and government. The least allowed to travel period is a month for a fresh candidate. But, we clear those who come earlier through the process awaiting travel.
Yes, in plenty
The United Nations defines human trafficking as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring, or receipt of persons by improper means (such as force, abduction, fraud, or coercion) for an improper purpose including forced labour or sexual exploitation
Check for the following:
If still in doubt contact the Ministry of Labour ,Gender and Social Development.
According to ILO convention No. 189; Migrant domestic workers (also known as foreign home care workers, foreign domestic workers, foreign domestic helpers, transnational domestic workers, foreign domestic employees, overseas domestic workers and domestic migrant workers) are, a person who is hired to carry out household chores in the employer’s home.
Yes its
Yes, they have to Human rights just like any other person. According to UN: “Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, without distinction as to race, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. All human rights, whether they are civil and political rights, such as the right to life, equality before the law and freedom of expression; economic, social and cultural rights, such as the rights to work, social security and education, or collective rights, such as the rights to development and self-determination are indivisible, interrelated and interdependent. The improvement of one right facilitates advancement of the others.”
It is the consignee’s responsibility to report concealed damages to the carrier. Please contact Canava at (012) 567-9999 and ask to speak with A Customer Service Representative. Concealed damages must be reported within 48 hours from the time of delivery.
The general obligations are to carry out routine house quires. In many cases they are employed for specific quires like cleaning or gardening.
Currently Saudi Arabia and Jordan. However, the government keeps on adding more countries with time.
Running away is not an option. The first step is to talk to your employer, if it fails to call the local office or home (UGANDA) office or to go to the office. If it’s an emergency then report to police.
Salary determination is between Uganda and foreign government. It differs from country to country. It must be in the employment contract
Ask from the employer. If it fails report to your local or foreign office by the most appropriate means like phone. The salary pay is according to the contract terms otherwise it’s a breach of contract.
Normally two years
Yes, that is a breach of contract. There are penalties to pay. Most countries will ban you from going back.
Yes, this is a must.
No unless with the consent of the recruitment agency with your consent
From experience they include:
It’s free.
Minimum of two months
It’s a mandatory medical test as approved by the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries. We must do certain medical tests.
This is your employer
No this is not allowed
Its optional
Yes, contract completion is a pre requisite for contract renewal
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