Candidate Consent Form – Processing of Personal Information

In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

1. Purpose of This Consent

By submitting your details, you consent to Sector HR & Recruitment (“the Company”) collecting, storing, and processing your personal information for the purposes of recruitment, placement, and related human resource activities.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

  • Your name, contact details, and identification information.
  • Your CV, qualifications, skills, experience, and employment history.
  • References, background checks, and right-to-work documentation (where applicable).
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide to support your application.

3. Purpose of Processing

Your personal information will be processed to:

  • Assess your suitability for current and future vacancies.
  • Facilitate introductions to prospective employers and clients.
  • Verify qualifications, experience, and references.
  • Maintain communication regarding suitable roles.
  • Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Processing of your data is based on:

  • Your consent, which you may withdraw at any time.
  • Legitimate business interests in providing recruitment and HR services.
  • Legal obligations where required by employment or labour law.

5. Sharing of Personal Information

Your information may be shared with:

  • Prospective employers or clients for recruitment and placement purposes.
  • Third-party service providers (such as background screening or skills assessment partners), all bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.
  • Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law.

6. Data Retention

Sector HR & Recruitment will securely store your information for up to two (2) years after your last interaction with us, unless you request earlier deletion or choose to remain on our database for future opportunities.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR and POPIA, you have the right to:

  • Access and obtain a copy of your personal information.
  • Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.
  • Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
  • Request that your data be transferred to another service provider (data portability).

Requests can be directed to our Data Protection Officer at:
📧 info@sectorhr.com

8. Data Security

Sector HR & Recruitment implements strict security, technical, and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

9. Cross-Border Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside your home country, this will only occur where adequate data protection measures are in place and in compliance with both GDPR and POPIA requirements.

10. Declaration and Consent

I confirm that I have read and understood how my personal information will be collected, processed, and protected.
I consent to Sector HR & Recruitment collecting, storing, and sharing my personal data for recruitment and related HR purposes as outlined above.