Working in South Africa

15. May 2012 by ·

South Africa, whilst having a high unemployment rate (circa 25%), also has a large skill shortage in certain professions. Employers continually struggle to find the right candidates for certain roles and turn their attentions to recruiting abroad.

What work visa options exist?

South Africa offers a number of different work visas for prospective immigrants but all come from a philosophy of recruiting in skills that add to the South African economy but not at the expense of the South African worker. In essence offering suitable protection to citizens that job opportunities they could fulfil were not taken by foreign workers. [Read more...]

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Intergate Immigration Podcast May 2012

08. May 2012 by ·

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You can read the transcript of the May edition of the monthly Intergate Immigration podcast below.

Intergate Immigration Service – Podcast May 2012 Edition

Hi I am Claus Lauter from Intergate Immigration, thanks for joining me on our monthly podcast.

This month we turn our attention to retirement in South Africa. [Read more...]

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Intergate Immigration takes Department of Home Affairs to Court

08. May 2012 by ·

Unfortunately, as most people will have experienced, dealing with the Department of Home Affairs can be at best frustrating and at times simply unbearable. Good news stories with regards to their service levels and openness to assist immigrants are extremely rare.

Whilst the situation was manageable, in the main, up to about 2 years ago, attempts by the Department to streamline operations and cut out fraudulent activities have resulted in even more delays and what can only be described as a ‘black hole’ of missing applications. [Read more...]

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Beware of Frozen Bank Accounts

08. May 2012 by ·

If you are on a temporary residency permit which is up for a renewal any-time soon then please be aware of the most recent, new developments in the banking world.

It has come to our attention that banks are freezing the accounts of those residents who can no longer show a valid temporary residency permit in their passport. This becomes particularly problematic in light of the long Home Affairs processing times for applications that are submitted within South Africa.

According to the Department of Home Affairs applicants are legal within South Africa once their temporary residency permit has expired as long as they have submitted the application for an extension before the expiry date of their current permit. South African banks do not acknowledge this fact and adhere to their own rules in this regard, namely: No permit – no account. [Read more...]

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Visa South Africa on YouTube

07. May 2012 by ·

From now on you can follow Intergate Immigration on YouTube.

Our YouTube Channel is http://www.youtube.com/user/visasouthafrica.

Subscribe to the video channel and stay updated on the latest trends in Immigration to South Africa.

More Info on http://www.visa-south-africa.com/

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Department of Home Affairs has established a special “backlog adjudication unit”

29. April 2012 by ·

Home affairs sets up unit to clear work permit backlog

Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zumahas established a special “backlog adjudication unit” to clear up thousands of outstanding applications for work permits.

Speedy granting of permits is seen as vital in the battle to attract the scarce skills SA needs to accelerate growth and create jobs.

Replying to a parliamentary question from Democratic Alliance MP Michael de Villiers, she said in the 2010-11 financial year there were 22676 work permit applications, of which 16639 were approved and 2643 rejected. This leaves a backlog of about 3000. [Read more...]

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Intergate Immigration Podcast April 2012

16. April 2012 by ·

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You can listen and subscribe to the Podcast also on itunes.

To listen to our Podcast just click the player button or download it to your PC. If you like to subscribe to our Podcasts please click on this link: http://www.intergate-immigration.com/blog/feed/podcast/

You can read the transcript of the April edition of the monthly Intergate Immigration podcast below.

Intergate Immigration Service – Podcast April 2012 Edition

Thank you for tuning in to the latest Intergate Immigration podcast. Our aim is to bring you regular updates and news concerning immigration to South Africa. [Read more...]

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Our Dutch speaking Relocation Consultant is coming to the Netherlands!!

16. April 2012 by ·
Marcia Heidsieck

Marcia Heidsieck

From the 24th of May until the 5th of June 2012 Marcia Heidsieck, our Dutch speaking Relocation Consultant, will be in the Netherlands.

Would you like to plan an appointment with her to further discuss your relocation needs for South Africa? If so, then please feel free to book an appointment with her.

Marcia will be able to meet you in the cities Breda, The Hague or Amsterdam.
Appointments can be booked via: marcia@intergate-immigration.com

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We are looking for a Personal Client Manager.

27. March 2012 by ·

Job Description

  • Position – Personal Client Manager (Rest of the world)
  • Reporting to – Sales Director (Nick Hunt)
  • Location – Cape Town – Office Based Role [Read more...]
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Intergate Immigration in the UK

30. January 2012 by ·

Looking for advice on Immigration to South Africa?

South Africa’s largest independent immigration company are visiting London from the 16th to the 25th May 2012 and are offering free and on obligatory, face to face  consultations.

Not only will you benefit from a fee consultations but our advisor, Mark Wilkes, will also guide you through all your eligibility options and provide you with a written report from your meeting. All at no cost and no obligation. [Read more...]

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