The Xpatweb Critical Skills Survey plays a vital role in shaping South Africa’s immigration and skills development landscape. Designed to provide accurate, evidence-based insights, the survey serves as a trusted platform for employers to voice their needs directly to policymakers.

Findings from the previous survey were instrumental in the formulation of South Africa’s most recent Critical Skills List, with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) citing our data in its official Technical Report. This validation underscores the credibility and impact of the survey as a research tool that reflects the real skills shortages facing businesses on the ground.

As we launch the latest edition of the survey, we are once again encouraged by the continued engagement of DHET and the Department of Home Affairs. The results will be used as a key validation source ahead of drafting the updated Critical Skills List, reinforcing the importance of your participation.

Xpatweb adheres to a strict professional code of conduct and the standards of our governing bodies, details of which are available upon request. Your responses will remain strictly confidential and treated with the utmost care and integrity. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete, and your input is both valued and impactful.