Working in South Africa

[steveh]

Originally Posted by Stevan

You dont need a work endorsment with permenant visa, you have all the rights of a citizen, except voting. Not sure with temporary visa but i think you can work with this visa as well.

Thanks, that very usefull

[Jaych]

Hi All,

I have an offer to move to Joburg next month ... need help with the following details:

1. Cost of living. What would be a good salary (with saving's opportunity) say for someone in a middle mgmt position earning about US$60K in India

2. Cost of housing - 2 bhk in a safe & secure area

3. Best places to stay there. Sandton ??

Thanks

[JulianQ101]

Originally Posted by Jaych

Hi All,

I have an offer to move to Joburg next month ... need help with the following details:

1. Cost of living. What would be a good salary (with saving's opportunity) say for someone in a middle mgmt position earning about US$60K in India

2. Cost of housing - 2 bhk in a safe & secure area

3. Best places to stay there. Sandton ??

Thanks

What line of work (industry) is the job offer? What is the company? Middle managers can earn very different income depending on the type of work. For example, a chartered accountant in an investment house would earn buckets more than a manager in a call centre company. Also depends on the benefits being offered: things like medical insurance, retirement savings plan and other employee benefits (like life insurance) have a real monetary value and should be factored into the job offer.

[Jaych]

Originally Posted by JulianQ101

What line of work (industry) is the job offer? What is the company? Middle managers can earn very different income depending on the type of work. For example, a chartered accountant in an investment house would earn buckets more than a manager in a call centre company. Also depends on the benefits being offered: things like medical insurance, retirement savings plan and other employee benefits (like life insurance) have a real monetary value and should be factored into the job offer.

Thanks Julian ! I work in the telecom industry and my client will be one of the top 2 mobile service providers in SA. Its a Sales & Marketing role ...

Am likely to be there for the next 2 years ... so just need to understand cost of living wrt. housing, food & living, travel cost (I believe a car is a must - rental cost ?), taxation rules in SA, medical insurance, cost of schooling for my 16 month old etc. Haven't frozen on the compensation part yet, so need to be sure I am taking the right call. Cheers !

[TViot]

Originally Posted by jimmythescot

Hi,

Just wondering how easy or difficult it is for someone like me who currently works in customer services to relocate to South Africa to live and work. Any tips?

Thanks,
Jimmy

The are plenty of jobs for customer service agents in South Africa, the job is not very well paid however if you speak French, German, Spanish or sometimes Portuguese the job is a better paid. Often required to work shifts.

Taking into account that South Africa does not have a very sound public transport system you would need a car which is very expensive and so to is petrol, housing is expensive however you can if you earn between 15 -18000 a month after tax you will be comfortable. Provided you are single with no dependants or have a second income.

Try bizcommunity.co.za or careerjunction.co.za for more info and good luck