Credits | JobSouk System User Guide

4.2. Credits

The primary ecommerce functionality in JobSouk is built around the concept of credits. Credits can be purchased and then spent with each job posting. The system retains information on the number of credits purchased, versus the number spent on job postings, in order to keep track of the balance available.

This approach is more efficient than paying for individual job postings, as a single payment process can provide for multiple job postings, so a busy company can make one large credit purchase rather than dozens of small ones, significantly streamlining operations.

4.2.1. Purchasing credits

4.2.1.1. Fill out your company address

You must first fill in your company address. This ensures the system knows where your business is located.

If you entered a country in the EU, you will also be able to enter your EU VAT number. This is used to determine if tax will be charged to you or not. The value you enter will be validated, showing either a green tick or an "invalid" message. An invalid or missing EU VAT number will not prevent you being able to purchase credits, but the order will be processed as if you did not have a valid EU VAT number.

4.2.1.2. Setting up a company

Only company owners may purchase credits. Other user types will not see the credits option on their menu and would not be permitted by the system to view the credit page.

So the first step to purchasing credits, even if you're an individual and only intend posting jobs yourself, is to create a company record. Please see @3.2.1. Company‍ for more information.

4.2.1.3. Enter quantity

The "Purchase Credits" section shows the per credit price and a box to enter a quantity. Once you enter a value, the price calculation will show a total price including any tax due. If multiple payment systems are set up by the site owner, there will be a menu to let you choose which method to use.

The "Buy" button will take you to the payment system to complete the process. The credits should be available once you have completed the formalities.