---GENERAL
ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES---
human
resource management advice
personal
advice to estate agents
By
means of SAPROPS HEAD OFFICE as well as the Coordinators, SAPROPS provides free
advice about systems and services available within SAPROPS.
SAPROPS lists businesses that represent more than one product, service, fund
or scheme so that members of SAPROPS can make informed decisions when buying
policies or obtaining advice.
- As a
primary Service Provider of SAPROPS, FALCK ATTORNEYS ( http://www.falckmb.co.za
) will wherever practically possible, offer free telephonic advice to all
members of the SAPROPS group and their clients. All services are rendered
in accordance to the ethical guidelines of the legal profession and in the
interest of all the parties concerned in the transaction.
- FALCK
ATTORNEYS (http://www.falckmb.co.za)
are the attorneys whom SAPROPS uses to transfer property and register bonds.
The firm also provides general legal services.
Service
Providers of SAPROPS provide taxation advice to buyers and sellers regarding
the following:
- Capital
Gains Tax
- Transfer
Duty
- Related
Taxation Advice during Property Transactions
- Advice
for International Buyers regarding the SA Tax System
- Advice
regarding Residence Permits where applicable
- Estate
Planning
- VAT
- Service
Providers also present seminars on:
- Capital
Gains Tax
- VAT
and Transfer Costs
- International
Taxation Implications
All
Estate Agencies have staff members who are protected by the Labour Laws of South
Africa. Service Providers of SAPROPS provide help and advice regarding the following:
- Recruitment
and selection of Staff and Agents
- Drafting
of Policy and Procedure Manuals
- Drafting
of Job Descriptions and Service Contracts
- Disciplinary
Investigations and Hearings
- Performance
Evaluation Procedures
- Dismissals
and Retrenchments
SAPROPS Service Providers also present seminars on the following subjects:
- The
Labour Relations Act
- The
Basic Conditions of Service Act
- Disciplinary
Hearings and Procedures
- Performance
Appraisals
- Recruitment
and Selection
SAPROPS
Service Providers uses computerised programs to assist with the selection
of staff. These tests can determine whether an applicant will be suitable
for a specific job. The tests can be taken electronically in the office of
the Estate Agent.
SAPROPS
lists businesses and/or persons that can be contacted if Estate Agents require
help and advice on the following:
- Personal
Taxation Advice
- Short
Term Insurance Advice
- Life
Insurance
- Pension
Funds
- Medical
Aid Funds
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