Hi All, I have been offered a position in Telecom sector in South Africa. But my company (a big multinational) has told me that I have to arrange the visa myself. The HR guy said that due to some restrictions from government, they are unable to apply for work visas, so I have to apply it on my own.
1. Though I guess I dont have much space to push them, but should I totally refuse and ask my company to apply for the visa? Point is, is it too difficult to get a work visa these days on your own? From what I have gathered from different threads here, it seems people have to wait for ages to get a half decent response (home office losing the applications etc )
2. I have read the requirements for visa application, getting attestation from SAQA and all that. I'd be grateful if anyone here could give me some tips or share their experience in this regard (esp. someone from Pakistan/India/South Asia)
Many thanks!
Cheers
Requirements for work permits
Listed below are the requirements for applicants seeking to take up temporary employment in SA. Requirements differ for applicants under other categories (see 'Who should apply for a work permit?' on the previous page) and inquiries should be made at your nearest SA office abroad or through the Dept of Home Affairs.
You must be between 18 and 51 years old.
A work permit application form, obtainable from your nearest SA office abroad, along with a valid passport and two passport photos.
The prescribed permit fee - see the relevant Home Affairs web page.
An employment contract, signed by all parties involved, specifying your occupation, the capacity in which you are to be employed, the maximum duration of your employment, and your remuneration.
Your prospective employer must provide substantive proof that steps have been taken to ensure employment for SA citizens or permanent residents - for example, press clippings of advertisements placed for at least a month in national newspapers - along with motivation for why the post cannot be filled by a South African citizen or permanent resident.
A curriculum vitae.
The position offered must commensurate your qualifications, experience and skills.
If you're professionally qualified, you must first register with the appropriate SA bodies (for example, chiropractors, homeopaths, naturopaths, osteopaths, and western herbalists must be registered with the SA-associated Health Service Profession Board).
Proof of your qualifications - evaluated by the SA Qualifications Authority, in the case of doubtful qualifications - especially if you're a technician or engineer.
Testimonials or service certificates from your previous employees, indicating your skills and competencies.
A medical certificate.
Your marriage certificate, if applicable.
A divorce decree or court order, if applicable, as well as proof of maintenance paid to family members (also in the case of separations).
The full birth certificate/s of your children, if applicable.
If you are 18 years or older, you must supply police clearance certificates for all countries in which you have resided for a year or longer.
English translations of any documents submitted in another language.
When you are issued with your work permit, you will be required to make a cash deposit or bank guarantee covering you and your family for repatriation purposes. This will be refunded on your final departure from SA, or if you are granted permanent residence, unless you contravene the conditions of your permit.
Read more:
When, where & how to apply - SouthAfrica.info
