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Last activity 25 September 2013 by phoz

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phoz

I am a Greek-Dutch female who just became a member of this blog. I would like to work as a Mechanical Engineer and live in South Africa. If you want to inform-tell me about something relevant or want to ask me something, do not hesitate! :)

Armand

Hi phoz!

Welcome to Expat.com!
What part of South Africa and have you chosen this destination?

Regards
Armand

phoz

Hello Armand!

Thank you!
I don't know many things about South Africa, so I believe Johannesburg or Cape Town would be nice as a first place.
I 've decided to explore the world!!

ossako

You should first have your qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualificaions Authority.

phoz

Ossako, thank you for the information! How exactly is this going to happen? I have to send my certificates and other papers to the Authority?

ossako

AhAh South African job market is highly competitive and regulations are tougher. You must first send certified copies of your qualifications to SAQA (www.saqa.org.za) and pay them required fees. If english is not your first language, you must demonstrate good commands of english by providing TOEFL or GMAT or GRE tests results. Then you must approach the South African Department of Labour to demonstrate that your skills and knowledge are more than those of 5 South Africans combined. After that, you approach the South African Department of Home Affairs for a work permit. But note that while going to apply for work permit at Home affairs, you must have an offer from a South African company. That offer must be published in a nationwide newspaper in the size of 60x60 stating that 5 South Africans applied already but could not be given the job because they have insufficient skills required! After that, you will get the job you want and enjoy South Africa.

ossako

I suggest that you land in Cape Town.

phoz

So it is more complicated that I thought in first place!! Thank you very much for this enlightenment!! I suppose you have done these for yourself already. Why do you suggest Cape Town instead of Johannesburg let's say?

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