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EVENT DETAILS
DATE & TIME
Date: Wednesday, 13 August 2025
Time: 08:30am – 16:00pm (SA Time)
VENUE:
17 Eaton Avenue, Bryanston, South Africa
ATTENDANCE FEE:
EARLY BIRD: R 3 000.00 incl. VAT per delegate
*Early bird ticket pricing is only valid for a limited time
We are proud to present Xpatweb’s 5th Annual Mobility Conference, taking place on 13 August 2025.
Now in its fifth year, this flagship event has become the anchor business event in South Africa’s mobility calendar, bringing together industry leaders and corporate stakeholders to shape the future of international talent mobility with a focus on South Africa, and South Africa as the gateway to Africa.
WHY THIS EVENT MATTERS?
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.
As we celebrate five years of impactful dialogue, we invite you to be part of this milestone gathering and contribute to shaping the future of global mobility. This year’s conference is set to be even more impactful, offering an unparalleled platform for engaging with multinational corporations, policy influencers, and industry leaders.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Mr. Tommy Makhode
Director-General of the Department of Home Affairs
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Mr. Tommy Makhode has served as Director-General of the Department of Home Affairs since 2020. With a strong background in public administration, he has held senior roles across several government departments, including Education and Science & Innovation. As DG, he leads the national implementation of immigration, civic services, and population registration. Mr. Makhode is known for his commitment to service delivery and institutional reform in South Africa’s Home Affairs sector.
Mr. Khulekani Mathe
Chief Executive Officer Designate of Business Unity South Africa
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Mr. Khulekani Mathe is the Chief Executive Officer Designate of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA). He joined BUSA in February 2023, and prior to that, he held the position of head of financial inclusion at the Banking Association South Africa. In this role, his responsibilities included driving transformation in the banking industry, fostering small business development, and promoting financial education.
Mathe is an experienced professional in policy development and has held various positions in the public service. He has served in the Presidency, the National Planning Commission Secretariat, and the Department of Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation.
Tanya Tosen
Master Mobility, Tax and Remuneration Specialist
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Tanya Tosen’s experience spans over the mobility, HRIS, payroll, tax, and benefits spheres.
She holds a B-com Financial Accounting degree, a Computer Science diploma as well as an Advanced Certification in Tax from the University of Pretoria.
Marisa Jacobs
Managing Director at XPATWEB
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Marisa Jacobs is the Managing Director at Xpatweb, the premium work permit practice in South Africa. Recognised as an industry specialist in all work visa categories, Marisa’s Critical Skills Survey was instrumental in validating the 2021 Critical Skills List. She serves on BUSA and NEDLAC and actively oversees the practice on a day-to-day basis. With extensive experience in expatriate management, Marisa’s expertise extends beyond work visas. She pioneered the development of the Immigration Tracker, now widely adopted by South Africa’s largest expatriate employers. Marisa’s solution-based methodologies include managing confidential payrolls for various expatriate groups, navigating SARS tax directives and rulings, securing Reserve Bank clearances for expatriates, and providing optimal banking solutions. Her profound passion for work visa matters is evident through her daily interactions with senior immigration officials and executives worldwide.
HONOURABLE HOST AND MC
Jeremy Maggs
Renowned Media Personality