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South African looking for information about Mauritius

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Lives in Port Louis

Registration: 09 April 2018

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6 years ago
KwaggaRSA

New Zealand's Low Salaries by KwaggaRSA

From what I can tell from Seek and the like, salaries in New Zealand seem to be very poor. Certainly lower than in Australia and South Africa. I am looking in the management and marketing spaces. Perhaps it is different in other industries. What ...

KwaggaRSA

Thanks for your input, Schaz. NZ$140k per annum is a low salary for anything below mid-level management. Read More

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6 years ago
ProfessorPappy

Contemplating a professor gig at NYU AD by ProfessorPappy

Hi everyone! I am new here in this forum. I am married with a 9 year old boy. I am actively researching an opportunity that has come up at NYU Abu Dhabi. They are looking for a Film and New Media professor to join their faculty. I am currently a ...

KwaggaRSA

I got offered a professor role at one of the big international universities there. Went through the whole document verification process and all. Ultimately I decided not to go as the salary just did not make it worthwhile. The process was quite ... Read More

KwaggaRSA replied to a thread
6 years ago
Vishal812

Decent Salary to Work in Cape Town by Vishal812

Hello Friends, I am from India and want to shift in Cape Town, South Africa. I have one offer from a multinational company of R30,000/month. Is this is a good salary for a couple to survive in Cape Town. I have heard the average living cost comes ...

KwaggaRSA

For anyone reading this post in 2018, R30 000 is no longer anywhere near enough for a couple to live in Cape Town's city bowl. The influx of foreigners, the prevalence of AirBnB rentals and the large numbers of South Africans moving to Cape ... Read More

KwaggaRSA replied to a thread
6 years ago
Chelsea85

Potentially moving over to Wellington, New Zealand from South Africa by Chelsea85

Hi Everyone, I am currently in Cape Town, South Africa. I am a electrical engineer. I have just received an offer from an engineering company in Wellington. I have read various blogs and comments about the cost of living in Wellington and how for ...

KwaggaRSA

Did you accept the offer, Chelsea? Read More

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6 years ago
renierlummis

fed-up with South africa , concidering New Zealand. Any info? by renierlummis

Im living in South Africa but want to move to New Zealand , would like some info on the living conditions , possibilities.

KwaggaRSA

Renier, did you go to NZ? Read More

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6 years ago
venkindexpat

Moving to NZ permanently by venkindexpat

Hi all, Have read lot of posts here and can someone please guide me? 1) Understand that 160 points is required for EOI. 2) How to get the points in Area of absolute skills shortage? am confused. Any links or references? Is there any other way to ...

KwaggaRSA

Please keep us updated on your progress. It may be helpful for others. Read More

KwaggaRSA created a thread
6 years ago

Is 150 Points Enough to Secure Invitation to Apply?

A Facebook NZ immigration forum has indicated that 160 points is the current minimum to receive an invitation to apply from an expression of interest. It this correct? My wife and I both have masters degrees and more than sufficient work ... Read More

KwaggaRSA created a thread
6 years ago

New Zealand's Low Salaries

From what I can tell from Seek and the like, salaries in New Zealand seem to be very poor. Certainly lower than in Australia and South Africa. I am looking in the management and marketing spaces. Perhaps it is different in other industries. What ... Read More

KwaggaRSA replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster195

Are Millennial's Really Feckless? by GuestPoster195

Here's a thing. I know that people over a certain age tend to think that the young today are feckless, spoilt individuals with no sense of how the world works. I have to say that as a business owner of that certain age I have taken a contrarian ...

KwaggaRSA

I have experienced the same in South Africa, Mark. We have been through countless millennials who simply don't seem to value work at all. I'm talking university educated people from varied backgrounds here. They show up late, sometimes ... Read More

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6 years ago
LeRouxExpats

Expat Salaries by LeRouxExpats

Can the local Mauritius companies offer similar salaries as the South African companies.The Mau salary guide says It manager earn 60 000 Mau. In SA you can earn 180 000 Mau and living costs are lower.

KwaggaRSA

Squander may not be the correct term, but I get what you are saying. Read More

KwaggaRSA replied to a thread
6 years ago
LeRouxExpats

Expat Salaries by LeRouxExpats

Can the local Mauritius companies offer similar salaries as the South African companies.The Mau salary guide says It manager earn 60 000 Mau. In SA you can earn 180 000 Mau and living costs are lower.

KwaggaRSA

Here is some CEO bench marking. As above, local variances will apply, but this gives an indication of the kind of range a CEO expects to be trading in. https://www1.salary.com/Chief-Executive-Officer-Salary.html Read More

KwaggaRSA replied to a thread
6 years ago
LeRouxExpats

Expat Salaries by LeRouxExpats

Can the local Mauritius companies offer similar salaries as the South African companies.The Mau salary guide says It manager earn 60 000 Mau. In SA you can earn 180 000 Mau and living costs are lower.

KwaggaRSA

Can the local Mauritius companies offer similar salaries as the South African companies.The Mau salary guide says It manager earn 60 000 Mau. In SA you can earn 180 000 Mau and living costs are lower.Here are some international benchmarks to give ... Read More

KwaggaRSA replied to a thread
6 years ago
LeRouxExpats

Expat Salaries by LeRouxExpats

Can the local Mauritius companies offer similar salaries as the South African companies.The Mau salary guide says It manager earn 60 000 Mau. In SA you can earn 180 000 Mau and living costs are lower.

KwaggaRSA

How much more expensive would you say Mauritius is than South Africa, Winston? My take is about 35%, but some put it at 25% and some 60% Read More

KwaggaRSA replied to a thread
6 years ago
LeRouxExpats

Expat Salaries by LeRouxExpats

Can the local Mauritius companies offer similar salaries as the South African companies.The Mau salary guide says It manager earn 60 000 Mau. In SA you can earn 180 000 Mau and living costs are lower.

KwaggaRSA

That is true. Good executive, and CEOs, get paid by global standards in order to attract them, so one needs to look at global benchmarks when determining packages. CEOs tend to earn between 150 and 300 times what the average worker earns. Read More

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6 years ago
Augustine13

Is 25,000 a good salary in Joburg for an Office Manager? by Augustine13

Hi All, I am looking at various roles and wondering if 25000 rand per month is a good salary for an Office Manager. I get to work from home so there is no travel involved. It does not include any benefits but I do get 2 weeks paid leave.

KwaggaRSA

Numbeo is, unfortunately, not accurate. Read More