South Africans have a reputation for being some of the hardest workers
in the world, with research in 2018 showing that our skilled workers
are used to putting in 43-hour plus work weeks on the regular.
This makes South African workers some of the most sought-after by
companies, and shoe-ins for the many skill visas on offer from
countries like Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
Statistics provided to BusinessTech by Stats NZ show that 2,953 South
Africans entered New Zealand on a work visa in 2018.
The ‘skill stream‘ is by far the most popular way for South Africans
to move to Australia, with a total of 4,419 South African applicants
on this visa type in 2016/17.
In New Zealand, approximately 7,900 South Africans made the move to
the island nation between 2017 and 2018 �` and the UK is also a net
beneficiary of South African skills, adding approximately 7,300 South
Africans at last reporting (2017).
Below are the jobs that frequently feature on the skills lists of
Australia, New Zealand and the UK which will help South Africans land
a job in these countries.
________________________________________
UK
To combat a so-called ‘Brexodus’ �` the departure of talented
professionals or companies leaving the UK due to Brexit �` the UK’s
Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has updated its recommended
shortage occupation list (SOL) �` adding new occupations to the list
and expanding current jobs to include all roles within that occupation.
The new list would include nearly 10% of jobs in the UK labour market,
compared with 1% under the current list.
Some of the most notable jobs on the revised recommended SOL list include:
• Civil engineers;
• Mechanical engineers;
• IT business analysts, architects and systems designers;
• Medical practitioners;
• Nurses;
• Teachers;
• Graphic designers;
• Web design and development professionals;
• Programmers and software development professionals;
• Dancers and choreographers;
• Chefs.

Australia
Australia has undergone a number of visa reforms over the last year in
a bid to curb high immigration levels.
This includes reducing the number of jobs which would be eligible for
a temporary visa by over 200 occupations and a possible ban on
immigrants moving to Sydney and Melbourne.
Immigration consultants, Sable International, said that while cities
like Sydney, Melbourne and Perth continue to become more developed,
rural

areas in regional Australia are slowly but surely becoming more
urban. In both the big cities and regional territories, the key skills
of trade workers are needed to keep this development going strong.
“The current supply of trade workers is simply not satisfying the
demand in Oz, which is why occupations like bricklayers, building
inspectors, plumbers and electricians continue to feature on
Australia’s list of eligible skilled occupations.”
However, they are not the only jobs in demand, and the Australian
Department of Home Affairs keeps a detailed list of these occupations
as well as the visa you would need to apply here.
These jobs include:
• Chef;
• Civil Engineer;
• Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher;
• Electrician (General);
• ICT Business Analyst;
• Landscape Architect;
• Life Scientist (General);
• Locksmith;
• Management Consultant;
• Occupational Therapist;
• Panelbeater;
• Registered Nurse;
• Software Engineer;
• Telecommunications Engineer;
• Zoologist.
New Zealand
New Zealand has published its updated Essential Skills in Demand
(ESID) lists for 2019, highlighting the jobs that foreigners could
help fill.
The country currently has three different lists �` long term,
immediate and regional �` that records the skill shortages it faces.
If a job is on a list, a New Zealand business can apply for a visa for
a qualified worker from overseas.
One of the most in-demand skills is teaching, as the country has faced
continued to face a teacher shortage in recent years.
New Zealand Immigration said that it is looking for early childhood,
primary school, and secondary school teachers across all regions.
In November 2018, New Zealand education minister Chris Hipkins said
that he would target countries with teaching qualifications that are
similar to New Zealand, including the UK, Ireland Canada, South
Africa, Australia and Fiji.
Other jobs which feature on the shortage list include:
• Clinical psychologist;
• Developer;
• Electrician;
• Engineering (chemical, electric, mechanical, structural);
• General Practitioner;
• ICT Project Manager;
• Physiotherapist;
• Programmer ;
• Software Engineer;
• Veterinarian; V.2885

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is investigating corruption between home affairs officals and foreign nationals The Hawks and Special Investigating Unit (SIU) raided several home affairs offices across the country on Friday as part of investigations into alleged maladministration and corruption. Minister Aaron Motsoaledi was part of an operation at an office in Pretoria and told eNCA that similar raids were taking place in other locations after information received by a whistleblower. “The corruption is done by officials here and foreign nationals who don’t deserve to be in South Africa but have lots of money to bribe,” he said. V.5363
Click here for full article

Home Affairs Refugee Centres are being raided by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) and the Hawks. (Alex Mitchley/News24) • The Special Investigating Unit has raided home affairs refugee centres around the country. • Home affairs officials` cellphones have been seized. • SIU boss, advocate Andy Mothibi, and Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi were present at the Pretoria raid. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) simultaneously raided all five of South Africa`s refugee centres on Friday morning as part of a corruption probe. It is understood that the unit is investigating corruption linked to the issuing of asylum and refugee papers to foreign nationals entering South Africa. V.5364
Click here for full article

Applying for critical skills work visa in South Africa as an artisan has been a challenge for the longest time. In 2014 when the current amendments to the Immigration Act were gazetted several gaps were identified in the Act which included the absence of a SAQA accredited professional body to register artisans. ECSA was not an option due to their minimum NQF criteria of 5 which was a notch above the rating being given by SAQA for artisans. There was a time letters issued by the National Artisan Moderation Body, (NAMB), were sufficient and then they were not. There was a time when registration with the South African Institute of Draughting was good enough and then it wasn’t. V.5365
Click here for full article

You might have obtained your work permit recently and second-guessing whether your visa is valid or not, this is a tricky situation to be in. There are many people out there who pretend to be immigration consultants or immigration lawyers only to scam you and issue you with a fake visa. The worst is being arrested or being detained in South Africa for something that you are not responsible and the Department of Home Affairs is coming down hard on these individuals. Many who don’t qualify for the critical skills are always looking at applying for the general work visa for South Africa and thus one of the most popular options to forge it because of how difficult it is to obtain it. While this could be true many temporary residence permits are forged throughout South Africa. V.5366
Click here for full article

Legal permission to work in South Africa is accessed by getting a visa. In you case it can be a relatives visa, spousal visa or life partner visa The whole question How I, a Zimbabwean man, can get a visa to be able to stay in South Africa and care for my seven-month-old child and her mother, when my critical skills visa expires in March and I cannot renew it as the skills list was changed this year. The long answer There are three possible visas: • Relatives visa; • Spousal visa; • Life partner visa. V.5367
Click here for full article

What is Permanent Residence? • What is Permanent Residence? • Can you buy permanent residency in South Africa? • What is Independent financial permit in South Africa? o But what does it mean to be financially independent? o There are many benefits with this visa when obtaining permanent residency such as: • How much do I need to invest in South Africa to get permanent residence? o What are examples of assets that could be counted as net-worth assets? • Can I add my family to the visa? o What do I need to add them to the visa? • What are the government fees for the visa? • • What happens if I dont qualify for the visa? V.5368
Click here for full article

Starting a business as a foreigner in South Africa can be an arduous task without enlisting professional help. There are a number of ‘hoops’ that must be circumvented and the process can be time consuming and a distraction from the all important task of establishing your business. At SA Migration Immigration we have assisted hundreds of entrepreneurs with their ambition to create a business in South Africa and are able to boast of an unrivalled track record of success, all based on what we believe to be the most comprehensive service available. Below we detail the important aspects of starting a business as a foreigner in South Africa but if you prefer to talk to a human being to discuss your needs, feel free to call us on any our contact numbers V.5369
Click here for full article

Table of Contents 1.What is eHomeAffairs? 2.Step-by-Step Guide to Using eHomeAffairs for Your Smart ID Online Application 3.What Do I Need to Start My Smart ID Online Application? 4.Bank Branches Offering Smart IDs 5.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The South African Department of Home Affairs has introduced the eHomeAffairs portal, which is a significant advancement in streamlining the Smart ID online application process. This detailed guide delves into the user-friendly features of the platform, making Smart ID and passport applications convenient and accessible at just a click of a button. V.5358
Click here for full article

Bureaucratic procedures and a whole lot of red tape are the only things standing between Vincent and Emmanuel Tshituka and potential call-ups to the Springboks squad this year. To the average local sports fan, the Tshituka’s are just a set of brothers casually dominating rugby games for the Lions and Sharks, respectively. But there’s way more to their story and in order for them to reach their potential on the rugby field, the South African government in general, and the Department of Home Affairs in particular, need to come to the party. V.5359
Click here for full article

Foreign companies are leaving South Africa due to a hostile business environment, and the government’s response to recent departures discourages future investment. This is according to Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso, who explained in her most recent newsletter that the more attractive a country is, the more often you can expect investment to be made than withdrawn. “You can expect that foreign investors will come and go from South Africa, depending on many things, including global strategies and our links to the rest of the world,” she said. “But while decisions are inevitably going to happen both ways, the more attractive our country is, the more often you can expect investment to be made than withdrawn.” V.5360
Click here for full article