GENERAL WORK VISA

The General Work Permit in South Africa is officially known as the South African General Work Visa.

General Work Visas enable foreign nationals or the employing corporate wishing to fill employment positions South African citizens or permanent residents with the required skill set are not able, subject to submitting proof the employment positions cannot be fulfilled by a South African citizen.

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BENEFITS OF A SOUTH AFRICAN WORK VISA

Exit and re-enter South Africa freely.
Department of Labour Certificate may be waived if you are still employed with the same company which is endorsed on your current General Work Visa.
If you have held a General Work Visa for more than five continuous years, you may be able to progress to South African Permanent Residency.
General Work Visa Processing time is between 8 -12 weeks on average.

WHAT ARE THE MAIN REQUIREMENTS?

Proof of evaluation of foreign qualifications of the successful candidate by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
A recommendation letter/certificate from the Department of Labour.
Copy of the applicants’ existing offer of employment.
Proof that the position was advertised in a national newspaper.
The above items serve as proof to the Department of Home Affairs that the position cannot be filled by South African Citizen or Permanent Resident.

WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR CERTIFICATE?

The Department of Labour Certificate is issued by the Department, confirming that despite a diligent search the prospective employer has been unable to find a suitable citizen or permanent resident with qualifications or skills and experience equivalent to those of the applicant.

HOW DOES ONE QUALIFY FOR A WAIVER?

Where a General Work Visa holder has been endorsed to work for a specific employer and in a specific role, and he/she will continue his/her employment as endorsed on the visa, the aforementioned requirement may be waived as the Act identifies the requirement as applicable to “prospective employers”.

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GENERAL WORK VISA

BENEFITS OF A SOUTH AFRICAN WORK VISA

WHAT ARE THE MAIN REQUIREMENTS?

WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR CERTIFICATE?

HOW DOES ONE QUALIFY FOR A WAIVER?

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