Have work permit, Need a job

[JoziJoe]

Originally Posted by Anu

Oh okay...


I hope by early next year i'll be in country... but coming there in jan / feb doesn't sounds good, as most of people are in holiday mood. And company usually dont actively hire that time.

So i'll be targeting March April!!

What do you think abt my plans ?


Cheers
A

Not sure that timing is the most important factor, skeleton staff and standins are usually most needed during holiday times, it could leave an open gap for you to prove your abilities. Applying when everyone else does during "normal" times may be more competitive.

No one can stop you asking about work on a visitors visa but yes, it does cost a lot of money because it could mean trips back and forth.

SA is not a very "trusting" society at all (due to the crime factor), that is why I think online job applications are viewed as risky, even a phone call could place you in a better position to get some kind of response over and above an online application.

[Anu]

Originally Posted by JoziJoe

Not sure that timing is the most important factor, skeleton staff and standins are usually most needed during holiday times, it could leave an open gap for you to prove your abilities. Applying when everyone else does during "normal" times may be more competitive.

No one can stop you asking about work on a visitors visa but yes, it does cost a lot of money because it could mean trips back and forth.

SA is not a very "trusting" society at all (due to the crime factor), that is why I think online job applications are viewed as risky, even a phone call could place you in a better position to get some kind of response over and above an online application.

Thx JoziJoe, I m trying to get some idea abt opening thru my network there... mean while i'll get my visa done.... And then i can enter SA anytime i like... I cannot come during Dec and Jan...

As i m getting married this Dec and Then will be on vacation during Jan...
Then may be by Feb-march i'll think to come that side of Indian Ocean to seek some work...

[JoziJoe]

Originally Posted by Anu

Thx JoziJoe, I m trying to get some idea abt opening thru my network there... .

Yes, I know and I wish I could be of more help but I don't have any connections on the data warehousing side, I was involved in another area of IT. My decision to return to SA is not finalised yet, approval of work offer pending.

However, if I get a gap, I will help you where I can. Mail me your PM sometime, will keep in touch. The name of the company I gave you covers large areas of SA and neighbouring Namibia, they have thousands of employees contracting for all the big IT players in SA, so it's really a good place to start and I don't think Data Warehousing was as competitive as the area I was involved in.

Congrats on your wedding!

[Anu]

Congrats on your wedding!

Thx JoziJoe

Originally Posted by JoziJoe

The name of the company I gave you covers large areas of SA and neighbouring Namibia, they have thousands of employees contracting for all the big IT players in SA, so it's really a good place to start and I don't think Data Warehousing was as competitive as the area I was involved in.

I am thinking to give them call and see if they respond positively or at least get ready to entertain me while i am there...
I almost grabbed job with me last client, But somehow people who were involved in my hiring and were willing to have me on board with them, left company themselves. I guess my hard luck. But i m still trying, this time it gonna be easy as i can work permit before job offer
i'll PM u my email ID.

Cheers
A