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The Brain Drain Can Be South Africa’s Gain

The departure of highly skilled professionals in South Africa creates big gaps in the workforce, but it also means that the international community values the country’s skills, and it makes space for young and diverse talent. 

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Critical SA Jobs Left Vacant In Wake Of Skills Exodus

South Africa has been seeing a steady increase in professionals wanting to emigrate to other countries. By leaving their home country in search of international opportunities, they are also impacting workplaces, higher education needs and revenue collection by the South African Revenue Services (SARS), which can have a detrimental knock-on effect if qualified replacements remain […]

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Planning A Family Holiday While Working Remotely On The Side? Think Again

Because of digital advances, in part fuelled by worldwide lockdowns and social distancing, there are many professions that no longer require staff to be permanently office-bound.

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Work Permits For South Africa And Further Abroad

Whether you are a South African looking for work opportunities abroad, or a foreign national wanting to work in South Africa, you still need a work permit or a visa to make the transition. However, job seekers all over the world are quick to send out their CV’s or to engage foreign companies without knowing […]

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Top Tips To Consider When Applying For A Work Permit

Following a shift towards global recruitment processes, many South Africans have succumbed to the lustre of opportunities that lie in wait in foreign countries.

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The Release Of The 2021 Critical Skills List Is Expected To Be Released Within The Last Quarter of 2021

Immigration specialists, online job portals and human resources departments across South Africa, have been anticipating the release of the 2021 Critical Skills List (CSL).

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UK Residency: What You Need To Know About Immigration And Banking

Those seeking to relocate to the United Kingdom for added benefits of a good standard of health, better education options, or overall quality of life, often neglect to consider stringent visa requirements coupled with hefty financial costs.

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Australia: Current Travel Restrictions And Skilled Migration Applications

Australia’s borders are currently closed and entry to Australia remains strictly controlled to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Employing Illegal Foreign Nationals: The Cost, The Risk & The Fix

With unemployment figures at an all-time high and South Africa facing numerous economic challenges, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and the Department of Labour (DoL) are again taking steps to curb the employment of illegal foreign nationals living in South Africa.

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USA Entry Restrictions And Appraised Visas Currently

Due to the continued restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Consulates General in South Africa remain unable to resume the routine immigrant and non-immigrant visa services.