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The 5th Annual Global Mobility Event Recap

Xpatweb’s Annual Global Mobility Conference provided a platform for industry and the global mobility community to engage in a high-level forum on South Africa’s future direction. This collaborative platform allowed international and local decision-makers to address pressing mobility challenges and identify solutions that will drive investment and economic development.

WHY THIS EVENT MATTERS

As we celebrated five years of impactful dialogue, this milestone gathering once again brought together voices that shape the future of global mobility. This year’s conference proved to be even more impactful, offering a powerful platform for engagement with multinational corporations, policy influencers, and industry leaders.

Mobility Leadership

This is the definitive gathering for global mobility, immigration, and expatriate management professionals. 

Executive Engagement

Attended by HR and other C-suite executives, C-legal experts, and corporate decision-makers from across industries, representing a broad spectrum of global organisations. 

Mobility Advocacy

A key opportunity to directly address stakeholders navigating South Africa’s immigration policies and international mobility frameworks. 

FOCUS ON OUR SPEAKERS

DM ASHOR SARUPEN

Deputy Minister of Finance

Keynote Address

Deputy Minister of Finance, Ashor Sarupen, entered the political arena in 2006 at the age of 17 in his hometown of Springs when he joined the Democratic Alliance and later joined the Gauteng Legislature caucus team as a research analyst.

He was elected to the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Council in 2011 and served as the Chief Whip of the Official Opposition in the Council at the age of 22. He served on the council Rules, Ethics and Public Accounts committees. He then served as a Member of the Gauteng Legislature between 2014 and 2019, representing the DA on the Finance, Economic Development, Social Development and Education committees.

Since 2019, Ashor has served as a Member of Parliament and was the DA’s Shadow Minister on the Appropriations Committee until his appointment as Deputy Minister of Finance in July 2024. Within the Democratic Alliance, he serves as the first deputy chairperson of the DA’s Federal Council. Ashor Sarupen attended Wits University where he completed his Bachelor of Science. He subsequently acquired a BSC Honours (Wits), MBA (Wits) and an MPhil in Corporate Strategy at GIBS as well as MPhil in International Business at GIBS.

Khulekani Mathe

Chief Executive Officer of
Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)

Phindiwe Mbhele

Director of Corporate Accounts at the Department of Home Affairs

Marisa Jacobs

Managing Director of Xpatweb
and NEDLAC Business & Immigration
Advisory Board Representative

Prof Keith Engel

Chief Executive Officer of South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT)

Jeremy Maggs

Renowned Media Personality

Tanya Tosen

Master Mobility, Tax and Remuneration Specialist

French SA chamber of Commerce

Testimonials

We left this session with optimism and hope that the future of DHA is heading in the right direction to support the much-needed economic growth our Country needs. Also thank you for sharing the link to the news articles this event featured in, much appreciated.
Mitsui
It was such a lovely gesture to learn who else was in the room. I cannot tell you how encouraged I was from hearing the Minister and DG. I really want to thank you for everything that your excellent organisation does for us as Standard Bank, that enables our amazing people to move around and be available to provide their expertise in SA and other jurisdictions. This is how we grow this business and ensure its smooth running. Really well done for running such an excellent and professional organisation.
Standard Bank
It was really great! Well done to you and the team!
Cassava
As you may be aware – I’ve been to so many events during my professional career. May I say that your event has been one of the best events that I have attended in South Africa! Congratulations!
British Chamber of Business in South Africa
Baie dankie vir julle! Dit was great en dankie dat ons al 3 kon gekom het. Julle doen baie goeie positiewe werk vir ons land!
Hatch
Thank you so much for extending an invitation to the Embassy. The Lunch with Minister and Mr. Mbele was extremely insightful for us as we have an interest in the TES.
Embassy of Japan
It was such a pleasure attending the event last week, thank you again for extending the invite
Sumitomo Corporation
Thank you Marisa, it was a wonderful event.
Toyota
It was a great honor to have the opportunity to engage with you and discuss such meaningful topics. Your feedback and insights were invaluable, and I truly appreciate. The engagement was incredibly productive, and I am thankful for the chance to participate in such a meaningful discussion. The photos from the event beautifully capture the essence of our collaboration. Thank you once again.
Embassy of Mexico in South Africa
Thank you so much for both organizing the wonderful event, and photos/news sharing. We are looking forward for a deeper collaboration with you to smoothen our colleagues VISA application.
ICBC
Thank you for the well planned and informative event.
Hatch
Thank you so much for inviting me and my colleagues to such an interesting Event. I and my colleagues really admired your strong relationship with the DHA, but also impressed to see how the new Minister is committing to foreign expats (remarkable to see he spend the whole afternoon with you and us, while so easy to imagine how busy he should be under his new position) !! I really trust in this South Africa’s beautiful bright future, nicely reformed with full dignity
Mitsui
I would like to thank you again for the invitation, I really enjoyed meeting all of the XpatWeb staff and it was a pleasure to meet you. I came away with a much more positive outlook on the DHA, and the plans going forward!
Luso Global Mining
Thanks Marisa, for all the hospitality during my 2 visits to your offices. Please let us give a chance to host you as well!
HBZ Bank
I am so happy to see my visa in my hands with so much speed. My sincere thanks for the incredible service support your company gave towards my visa application. Ever since I started consulting your firm 5 years ago, I have been well served with great care.
Engineer at large Information Technology Company
My family and I have received the most excellent services from Xpatweb during the process of obtaining permits (Work permit, study permits, dependent permits and now permanent residents permit, including applying for IDs). We have been treated with patience, respect and diligence.
CEO at NPO
We have always received exceptional service from Xpatweb. Echoing the sentiments of my fellow colleagues that has interacted with you. Your portfolio of work is very difficult in general, however from a client’s perspective it’s extremely personal as well and to have your consultants to always be professional, always smiling, always helpful self has truly been a joy. Thank you for being so great, stay incomparable.
HR Consultant at NGO
A big thanks to the team at Work Permit South Africa for the incredible service delivery and prompt response. You are beyond professional, obliging and will recommend your service to all my business partners.
Andre Vermaak

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

PICTURE GALLERY

To capture the essence of the event, we have compiled a collection of images highlighting the key moments from the day.

Full Picture Gallery Here!

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