Will a non BEE person have problems working in S.A

[DannyBoy]

Hello

I left S.A 16 years ago and have been wanting to return for the last two years.
I work in I.T (medical Insurance, Banking, Retail).

What is the work environment like these days for Non-Afirmative-Action (non BEE) candidates.

Will there be any hostility and jealousy, could you get attacked (Verbally or physically) at work or is there still a semblance of professionalism left in the corporate work place?.

What action can you take should you encounter any hostility, name calling or aggression?

Thanks for your help with this.

[Halo]

Not at all.... I'm sure they will be glad to have you back. From the handful of people I know back there (most in IT) I mostly get good news - Sure the big boss might be some AA appointment but that's South Africa. One thing you need to remember is that workers rights/duties etc etc are not like they are abroad so pick your company carefully. (the only real downside)

[JulianQ101]

Originally Posted by DannyBoy

Hello

Will there be any hostility and jealousy, could you get attacked (Verbally or physically) at work or is there still a semblance of professionalism left in the corporate work place?.

What action can you take should you encounter any hostility, name calling or aggression?

Thanks for your help with this.

Actually I would say SA has advanced levels of workplace rights legislation (with the exception that employers may use 'fair' discrimination based on race). You basically are protected by the law if you are verbally attacked or picked on. While I'm sure any company anywhere in the world could have problems, overall I would say workplace relations are professional between co-workers in SA.

The only challenge or frustration you might encounter is when you run into the 'fair' discrimination rule when you aren't allowed to apply for certain jobs because you are white or you are passed over for promotion once you are working. At times, some AA co-workers might get paid more or get promotions ahead of you. It's not the end of the world and there are obviously some very well qualified AA employees in all companies.

But you have nothing to fear about working in a SA company.

[Thatch22]

No, BEE is for companies. And you will have a good change.

Do you already have a job in SA?? Otherwhise I have a adress for you at PA sa, Software. There are looking for good people.

good luck

Regards,
Annemieke

[Halo]

Originally Posted by JulianQ101

Actually I would say SA has advanced levels of workplace rights legislation (with the exception that employers may use 'fair' discrimination based on race).

If you are lucky - A mate who moved back from the UK (before leaving for OZ a couple of years later) was worked like dog compared to the UK - I'm sure that in LARGE corporations its different but SMB's are another beast in SA with everyone try to get the last buck out.

[Halo]

Originally Posted by Thatch22

No, BEE is for companies. And you will have a good change.

Do you already have a job in SA?? Otherwhise I have a adress for you at PA sa, Software. There are looking for good people.

good luck

Regards,
Annemieke

Cough Cough..... A change you will have? Secure something first!

[Thatch22]

Originally Posted by Halo

Cough Cough..... A change you will have? Secure something first!

Explain this. What do you mean??

[Halo]

Originally Posted by Thatch22

Explain this. What do you mean??

Read your original email...... perhaps it was a Freudian slip

[Thatch22]

??????????? Explain what you mean.

[Halo]

LOL.... Did you actually mean good change - not chance? (I was unsure about the English due to you being of Dutch decent)

PS Google Freudian slip... you may find it amusing.