Job
Resources
South Africans rely on networking and personal recommendations when
looking for job, but foreigners with few personal contacts in the
country don't need to worry--there is no reason why they cannot compete
in the job market and gain access to networking resources. |
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Professional
Resources
Any expatriate who wants to find a job in South Africa should consider
checking out the country's many professional organizations and trade
unions. |
Employment
Trends
Economists predict an upbeat South African economy, a stable political
environment, and a strong government in the next few years. |
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Cost
of Living
South Africa is still changing rapidly, and that goes for the cost
of living, too. |
Information
Technology
South Africa's IT sector is growing rapidly and is considered one
of the top ten emerging markets for computer companies. |
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Resume/CV's
When applying for a position in South Africa, two types of resume
may be used.
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Engineering
South Africa's engineering industry is large, sophisticated, and extremely
versatile. |
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Interviewing
Advice
In preparation for your interview, thoroughly research the company. |
Accounting
& Finance
South Africa has a sophisticated financial structure with a large
and active stock exchange that ranks 18th in the world in terms of
total market capitalization. |
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Work
Permits/Visas
Foreigners interested in working in South Africa must complete a visa
application form and submit it to the South African diplomatic mission
nearest them at least six weeks before their proposed date of departure. |
Sales
& Marketing
According to at least one study, two types of sales and marketing
workers are in particularly high demand in South Africa: research
analysts and marketing managers. |
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Cultural
Advice
South Africa is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the
world. There are more than eleven major ethnic groups in South Africa,
and each of their languages is recognized as an official language. |
General
Business
While there is no formal category for general business or business
consulting jobs in South Africa, the types and number of consulting
careers are increasing. |
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Career
Advisors
Goinglobal.com is gathering together career management professionals
from around the world to provide country specific services for our
members. |
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