Good News : South Africa as with most other developing countries is seeking foreign nationals who have Critical Skills which are in short supply in the country and required for economic growth & development.
Good News : Foreign Spouses; Children of SA Citizens or Permanent Residents who are on valid Visitors Visa can now apply from WITHIN SOUTH AFRICA to change to the appropriate Relatives (Spouse) Visa or Relatives (Dependent) Visa.
January 11, 2020Children of Foreign Nationals Right to Citizenship
March 5, 2020A list of the Critical Skills required by South Africa has been published in the Government Gazette and this list will remain in force & effect until such time as changes are effected by way of new enabling legislation.
The Critical Skills List is expected to be changed and indeed reduced during the course of 2020. However, the current Critical Skills List is still applicable and presents an excellent opportunity for foreign applicants possessing the necessary skills which are in critical shortage in South Africa to apply for a Critical Skills Work Visa and also Permanent Residence in South Africa whilst these options are still available.
The Critical Skills List makes provision for applicants who have skills or qualifications determined to be critical for South Africa to apply for a Critical Skills Work Visa or Permanent Residence Permit and the following categories of Critical Skills, amongst others, are identified on the List :
“ Business, Economics & Management Studies : Corporate General Managers
Actuaries and Risk Assessors
External Auditors
Financial Investment Advisors
Information, Communication & Technology : Numerous Professional IT Categories
And Business Process Outsourcing
Architecture & The Built Environment : Architects
Construction Project Managers
Land & Quantity Surveyors
Urban & Regional Planners
Engineering : Numerous Professional Engineering Categories
Academics & Researchers : Doctoral Graduates ( acquired abroad )
&
Doctoral Graduates ( acquired in RSA ) ”
AK Pinnacle can professionally assist applicants who have the required Critical Skills to apply for a Critical Skills Work Visa which is viewed in South Africa as the “ Rolls Royce ” of available Work Visa options.
