Club Med revamps hiring plan after recruitment backlash
The initial recruitment drive focused on Wards 12, 20 and 22 due to their proximity to the development site.
Mounting complaints over alleged unfair recruitment practices at the Club Med South Africa Beach & Safari Resort have prompted KwaDukuza mayor Siduduzo Gumede to intervene.
Following engagements between the municipality and resort management, it was agreed that job opportunities would now be open to residents across the KwaDukuza municipality.
Gumede confirmed that a new recruitment advertisement will be published next week in local print and digital platforms through the appointed recruitment service provider, Summit.
He explained that the initial recruitment drive had focused on Wards 12, 20 and 22 due to their proximity to the development site – a model previously applied in similar projects.
However, both the municipality and Club Med acknowledged community concerns and the need for a more inclusive approach.
Tinley Leisure Project director Chris du Toit said the resort was nearing the end of its construction phase, with a small number of workers currently on site to complete outstanding work.
“As we move into the operational phase, staff will start coming onto the site from around April. The resort is scheduled to be fully operational on July 4,” he said.
Du Toit added that once fully operational, the resort is expected to employ around 500 people on a permanent basis.
Summit, the independent recruitment service provider appointed to manage the hiring process, is currently recruiting 177 local candidates, with a strong focus on residents within KwaDukuza.
He said the immediate priority is to recruit and train local people ahead of the resort’s opening.
Gumede described the Club Med development as a catalytic socio-economic project that will drive job creation, skills development and tourism growth.
He reaffirmed his commitment to strategic oversight as the project progresses and confirmed that Club Med is working closely with the municipality to ensure the recruitment process remains fair and transparent.
The recruitment process will follow the municipality’s conventional model, successfully used in other large-scale developments. Importantly, residents who applied during the initial recruitment phase do not need to reapply.
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