u.k to south africa

[maleeka18]

Hiya,
I am having thoughts and strong positive ones to move to South Africa to be closer to my bf, but i really have no idea where to start
I have a passport and didnt know what was needed to move over there will it be a work permit, visa?
I will be renting proerty over there and was wondering if anyone could recommend any landlords or well just help me with any advice at all. Thankyou. xxx

[Daxk]

Is'nt this something your b/f should be helping you with?

[maleeka18]

Originally Posted by Daxk

Is'nt this something your b/f should be helping you with?

yes he is trying to help me with it, but he is studying and that so i try not to bother him to much about it =P

[Anu]

Originally Posted by maleeka18

Hiya,
I have a passport and didnt know what was needed to move over there will it be a work permit, visa?

hmmm so wat is ur field of specialization ? U will need a job first,so that u can apply for workpermit, I guess u can live there on tourist visa for a while.
And if u get married to ur bf then u can apply for spouse visa, With which u can live forever there, infact after 5 year in Spouse visa, u can apply for permanent Residence as well.

Hope this helps.

[Kansaag]

Unless you are in the medical field or anything else very specialized - finding a job in SA will be a tough one. Large unemployment rate. Which part of SA do you plan to stay? Might be able to assist in recommending a rental.

[mqm]

hey!

I'm sort of in the same situation here.

My bf may going over to Joburg to work and what may swing him in to a definite yes would be if I found something there as well.

problem is i don't seem to have the same luck as him. i'm a business major with a masters in international business but the job posts seem to want nationals.

my b/f is French and i am American.

any suggestions?

[Newbie from SA]

Originally Posted by mqm

hey!

I'm sort of in the same situation here.

My bf may going over to Joburg to work and what may swing him in to a definite yes would be if I found something there as well.

problem is i don't seem to have the same luck as him. i'm a business major with a masters in international business but the job posts seem to want nationals.

my b/f is French and i am American.

any suggestions?

Hi!

The cause of your problems is a situation in South Africa called Black Economic Empowerment. This is a strong drive by government to empower previously disadvantaged (under the old Apratheid-government) individuals. The way that they are doing this is to set quota's of how many african blacks should be hired within a certain time frame. This automatically means that you guys, as forreign nationals, do not count for their BEE score.

I, as a white South African, is in a similair possition. If you are in a profession, such as auditing, medicine, engineering, law, etc, you will find that there are positions available. With your masters degree I am sure you will find something fairly easily.

On getting a visa, etc, I can't help you at all.

Best of luck

[JoziMike]

I returned to South Africa from the United Kingdom recently and was able to find work with not too much hassle - despite being a White male.

If you put your mind to it you can find a job - these days the right level of qualification allows you to overcome the BE elements of job hunting, and I was fortunate to find a job PRIOR to returning and landing in South Africa.

I think if you look in the right places, you are able to get somewhere.

Unfortuantely very little is given to you on a plate - but that doesn't mean it isn't there to be got.

Mike

[Firoz Noor]

Dear Friend As an IT professional(Programmer/ Developer), how do u think South Africa, is there any kinds of opportunity.

Thanking you,

Firoz