Job Resources
South Africa continues to experience a shortage of specific skills and welcomes expatriate workers.
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Employment Trends
South Africa's greatest challenge continues to be its high unemployment rate.
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Information Technology
South Africa's IT market is the largest in Africa, and it is poised at a crucial point in the evolution of the Internet.
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Engineering
Competition for skilled mining and engineering professionals is high, and compensation keeps increasing.
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Accounting and Finance
Looming regulatory pressures and the need to continue to meet developmental goals will test the South African banking sector.
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Mining
The world-class South African mining sector is a cornerstone of the economy.
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Top Companies
The following list represents companies reporting the largest assets/revenues in the country. More than 400,000 additional corporate profiles can be found in Going Global's Employer Directory.
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Financial Considerations
Although inflation rates have increased, South Africa is still very affordable, with a cost of living that is less than half of New York City's.
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Work Permits/Visas
For those wishing to work in South Africa or stay more than 90 days, there are a number of different permit types from which to choose.
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Resume/CVs
The Resume/CV for South Africa should be written in English (United Kingdom), as this is the language of business in this job market.
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Interviewing Advice
In South Africa, punctuality is very important. Applicants should arrive five to 10 minutes before the interview. Being late creates a negative impression.
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Cultural Advice
South Africa has one of the most diverse communities in the world and has 11 official languages.
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Business and Networking
A number of business and social networking groups can help an expatriate find jobs and adjust to life in South Africa.
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