Ethiopian female workers constitute a large percentage of foreign workers coming to Saudi Arabia, as they contribute greatly to saving effort and time for the employer due to the duties they perform in all areas of domestic work, because they have sufficient experience that qualifies them to facilitate family members.
Advantages of an Ethiopian maid
The Ethiopian worker combines high productivity and the ability to meticulously manage the household, with particular excellence in cooking, childcare, and quick adaptation. Here is a breakdown of these features and how to make the most of their skills inside your home:
- Efficiency
The worker performs all her duties in her time in an organized manner, and she exerts great effort to complete her tasks to the fullest extent.
- Ethics
Ethiopian female workers have a high degree of morality that makes them a model of a worker with great respect and appreciation.
- Adaptation
She has the ability to adapt quickly to the customs and traditions of families, which brings her closer to the family members.
- yield
You may always strive to make an effort to achieve the required tasks without violations in order to gain the satisfaction of the head of the house.
- Experience
Ethiopian female workers have sufficient experience to assume full responsibility as imposed on them without any obstacles.
- Cooking
Cooking is one of the most important tasks that an Ethiopian worker is interested in learning, as she has high skill in preparing various meals from all countries, as well as daily meals and weekly dinner parties. She has experience with useful foods that provide the body with nutrients, so she is keen on preparing meals with complete ingredients, and she also takes care of the kitchen and everything related to it.
- Cleaning
The Ethiopian worker practices cleaning the house continuously throughout the day, by arranging the rooms, mopping the floors, and removing anything inappropriate from the places. She is also concerned with providing a comfortable and clean environment within the confines of the house.
- Child care
Taking care of children is a major task of the worker, as she takes care of children’s medications on time, changes clothes and food, and prepares school meals, providing a safe environment from any danger to the child.
- Home management
The worker takes care of the household affairs and knows its requirements and the needs of the family members, so she coordinates time for them and does each task at a specific time. She also takes charge of budget matters and organizes spending on important things without extravagance or skimping.
From your experiences with Ethiopian female workers
A woman says: She brought in an Ethiopian Muslim worker who was distinguished by her cleanliness and her ability to bear responsibility. Her religion and religiosity usually encouraged her to work and be honest. She also quickly adapted to the customs and traditions as well as to Saudi society. Her dealings with guests and children were characterized by compassion. She was young and educated, so this encourages the selection of a moral worker who adapts quickly to the customs and traditions of society.
Disadvantages of Ethiopian female workers
Ethiopian workers face challenges with Arabic language proficiency and punctuality at first, and may lack experience with some delicate tasks. Here is a breakdown of these defects and how to deal with them to ensure smooth workflow:
Difficulty adapting
The Ethiopian worker rarely faces difficulty in adapting to different societies, especially in adapting to the customs and traditions of each family. She also faces difficulty in starting work and adhering to appointments.
Lack of proficiency in the Arabic language
One of the obstacles standing in the way of Ethiopian women is that they find it difficult to learn the Arabic language, which makes communication difficult and reduces understanding of instructions.
Inexperience
A few female workers do not have sufficient experience in some household chores such as child care and cleaning.
How to deal with these challenges
The challenges of Ethiopian workers can be overcome through good treatment, the use of translation applications, and continuous training to raise their professional competence and ensure their discipline. Here is a breakdown of these practical solutions that guarantee you a successful and stable recruitment experience.
Good treatment
Being gentle with the worker at the beginning of work makes the worker psychologically more willing to commit to completing daily tasks, and setting start and end times for work makes the worker more committed to a specific number of hours.
Use translation
If there is difficulty in communicating due to the language and the worker’s lack of understanding of the instructions, translation applications can be used at first. The Jazl office also provides a free translation booklet for each nationality that contains all the terms that facilitate the process of communicating and understanding the instructions directed to the worker.
Training female workers
If the workers do not have enough experience, they can be taught all kinds of things such as cooking, childcare and cleaning, which makes them more proficient in the work.
The best areas to recruit Ethiopian workers
There is a high demand for Ethiopian female workers, and it is usual that each nationality has a positive and negative part. There are also better areas for recruitment from Ethiopia, including the following:
- Harar region.
- Idris Ababa.
- Nazret.
- Eritrea.
Tips for dealing with Ethiopian female workers
Ethiopian female workers have sufficient ability and experience to manage responsibilities correctly and appropriately, and they must be dealt with in a way that preserves their rights. Here are some tips for dealing with workers of this nationality:
- Guiding and directing the worker on how to complete your work as you want.
- Good interaction with the worker strengthens the relationship between her and family members, making her feel loyalty and affection towards them.
- Respecting her rights and appreciating her efforts.
- Continuous interaction with the worker, which makes you discover any difficulties and obstacles arising from her.
- Be patient with her actions before adapting to special customs and traditions, because a person usually faces difficulties in adapting to a strange home.
The rights of the Ethiopian worker and the rights of the employer
First: The rights of the Ethiopian worker:
The Kingdom paid attention to domestic workers and preserved every worker’s rights that no one can infringe upon. Among the most prominent rights of the Ethiopian worker are the following:
- Her right to receive a fixed monthly salary without delay or decrease.
- Not being assigned to any tasks other than those agreed upon within the contract.
- A weekly leave is agreed upon between the worker and the employer.
- A safe and livable working environment.
- She has the right to medical care if she becomes ill.
- Her freedom to choose her religion and not be forced to convert to another religion.
Second: The rights of the employer:
Just as the employer has duties, he also has rights that the worker must not infringe upon. The most prominent rights of the employer are the following:
- The worker performs all the tasks assigned to her and agreed upon between the two parties in the contract.
- Preserving home possessions and not wasting the available resources.
- Do not leave work without a legitimate reason.
- Maintaining the secrets of the employer and all members of the household and not divulging secrets.
How to request an Ethiopian maid through the Gazelle office
Gazelle’s office provides you with many Ethiopian workers with extensive experience in comprehensive domestic work, with a guarantee after recruitment. You can now contact the Gazelle office to request your maid from Ethiopia with ease and deliver her to the workplace as quickly as possible. Here is how to order the maid through the Gazelle office:
- Log in to the Musaned platform.
- Choose a Jazl recruitment office from the approved recruitment offices.
- Then apply for a domestic worker visa.
- Then specify the specifications and nationality you need.
- Then review the worker’s CV and make sure it matches your requirements.
- All recruitment fees are paid.
- Agreeing in the contract on salary, vacations, and number of working hours.
- The office then undertakes visa issuance procedures and travel matters.
If you encounter difficulty in the steps of requesting an Ethiopian maid, you canContact us,We will carry out all procedures from the beginning of the application until the delivery of the worker and the completion of the recruitment process.
Tips for choosing a suitable Ethiopian worker
Before starting to recruit an Ethiopian worker, you can follow the following tips to choose a suitable worker:
Determine your needs
The household requirements and individuals’ needs for services such as cleaning, child care, and cooking can be determined, and this facilitates the selection of a worker.
View the worker’s CV
Through it, you can review the worker’s expertise and experiences, and learn about her skills, capabilities, and history in her field, which increases safety towards her.
Dealing with a notarized recruitment office
Choosing an accredited and reliable recruitment office ensures that obstacles are avoided and reassures each party of their rights.
Verify its authenticity
A comprehensive medical examination can be requested to ensure your safety and the safety of your family members.
Choose someone with experience
Because this makes it easier to deal with and adapt to customs and traditions and adhere to tasks on time.
Handbook for communicating with domestic workers in Ethiopian
You can learn some general phrases to facilitate communication between you and the Ethiopian worker. We have collected the most important terms that you can memorize that will help you communicate with the worker easily.Here’s the brochure.
Domestic worker communication booklet in Oromo language
To facilitate communication between you and the Ethiopian worker who speaks the Oromo language, we have collected for you the most important terms that you can memorize to help you communicate with her easily,Here’s the brochure.
Read also: Recruitment from Ethiopia
Frequently asked questions
Is it allowed to import from Ethiopia?
Yes, it is possible to recruit from Ethiopia, because the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has identified the countries from which Saudi Arabia can be recruited, and among these nationalities is (Ethiopia).
Is the Ethiopian worker excellent?
The Ethiopian worker is considered a suitable choice and is one of the most important nationalities to be recruited from because she is an ideal choice.
What should I do if the worker’s defects appear after recruitment?
If the worker’s defects appear after recruitment, you can contact the recruitment office to exchange or retrieve them if they are during the trial period, or you can submit a complaint via the Musaned platform.
The domestic worker remains the focus of attention in the Kingdom, as it makes every effort to provide a suitable work environment for them. The Ethiopian worker has many advantages that make most families want to recruit from Ethiopia due to their ability to bear responsibility and adhere to the teachings provided to them.
