Work Permit South Africa is your trusted podcast source for expert insights on South African immigration, tailored specifically for corporates, professionals, and affluent families. Hosted by Xpatweb, South Africa's premium work permit and immigration provider, the series offers valuable information on key visa options such as the Critical Skills Work Visa, Intra-Company Transfer Work Visa, and Remote Work Visas, as well as services like the Trusted Employer Scheme (TES), visa appeals, and i ...
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Marisa Jacobs on OFM | The Business Hour | The B20 Summit & Workforce Mobility
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6:30Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of Xpatweb, joined OFM’s “The Business Hour” to expand on key takeaways from the B20 Summit Launch in Cape Town and South Africa’s role in the G20 Presidency. Key takeaways include: The B20’s impact on global economic policy The need for agile immigration frameworks to boost workforce mobility How skills mobility ca…
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PART 3 of 3 | Immigration Update with DHA | Visa Backlog
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26:48Tune in as Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of Xpatweb, and Phindiwe Mbhele, Director of Corporate Accounts at the Department of Home Affairs, discuss the status of the visa backlog which was at the top of the agenda in 2024. In this episode, they look at the challenges, ongoing improvements and what this means for current and future applicants. If…
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PART 2 of 3 | Immigration Update with DHA | Points-Based System
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21:25Tune in to our latest podcast discussing South Africa’s newly gazetted Points-Based System that was introduced in October of last year, with Marisa Jacobs (Managing Director of Xpatweb) and Phindiwe Mbhele ( Director of Corporate Accounts at the Department of Home Affairs). This framework awards points for applicants to be scored based on their occ…
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PART 1 of 3 | Immigration Update with DHA | Remote Work Visa
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15:51Tune into this engaging and insightful podcast with Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of Xpatweb and Phindiwe Mbhele, Director of Corporate Accounts at the Department of Home Affairs, as they discuss South Africa’s Remote Work Visa that came into effect last year. The Remote Work Visa allows individuals to work for a foreign employer while residing …
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Understanding South Africa's New Immigration Landscape and Visa Renewals
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14:28Join Senior Immigration Consultants at Xpatweb, Aadil Wadee and Manfred Barnard, as they discuss: 1. The Newly Introduced Points-Based System 2. The Trusted Employer Scheme 3. Visa Renewals 4. The Backlog in Visa Processing 5. The Importance of Proactive Succession Planning and Compliance Tune in to our Work Permit South Africa podcast on your pref…
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South Africa’s New Points-Based System for Work Visas
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23:10Join Manfred Barnard (Senior Immigration Consultant) and Aadil Wadee (Senior Immigration Consultant) as they explain South Africa’s Points-Based System for General Work and Critical Skills Visas in the latest session of the Work Permit South Africa Podcast. Learn how the new system impacts these visas, with practical scenarios to guide you through …
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South Africa’s Remote Work Visa – The Amended Regulation
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7:22What makes South Africa an emerging destination for remote professionals? Learn everything you need to know about South Africa’s Remote Work Visa in this insightful episode of the Work Permit South Africa Podcast, featuring Keri Culver (Senior Immigration Consultant at Xpatweb). She will discuss the amended Immigration Regulations introduced on 9 O…
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Unpacking South Africa's 2024 Critical Skills Survey: Key Insights and Workforce Trends | Marisa Jacobs
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11:06The Xpatweb 2023/2024 Critical Skills Survey Report provides essential insights into South Africa's most in-demand professions, capturing feedback from top employers to guide HR strategies and policy decisions. Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of Xpatweb, takes us through this comprehensive survey, revealing the skills most needed in today’s compet…
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NUWE IMMIGRASIE REGULASIES GAAN BAIE BUITELANDERS NA SA LOK
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4:36South Africa has taken a bold step with the Third Amendment to the Immigration Regulations, gazetted on 18 October 2024, introducing a Remote Work Visa and a points-based system aimed at attracting top global talent. In this RSG Geldsake interview, Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of Xpatweb, shares how these updates will benefit South Africa’s eco…
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Understanding the South African Remote Work Visa
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8:02In this podcast episode, Aadil Wadee and Manfred Barnard, Senior Immigration Consultants at Xpatweb, guide you through the intricacies of the Remote Work Visa. They cover crucial requirements, such as the need for an annual income of 1 million ZAR, registration with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) for visas valid over 6 months, and the app…
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South Africa’s New Points-Based Work Visa System Explained | Marisa Jacobs
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11:30In the latest episode of the Work Permit South Africa Podcast, Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of Xpatweb, breaks down South Africa’s newly introduced points-based system for work visas, effective from 9 October 2024. Learn how the system evaluates applicants based on occupation, qualifications, work experience, and salary. Whether applying for a …
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South Africa's New Remote Work Visa Explained | Keri Culver on KayaBiz
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10:40In this insightful interview on Kaya 959’s KayaBiz with Refilwe Moloto, Keri Culver, Senior Immigration Consultant at Xpatweb, breaks down South Africa’s new Remote Work Visa for digital nomads. This visa is a game-changer for digital nomads and global professionals, allowing remote workers from foreign companies to live in South Africa for up to s…
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South Africa's New Points-Based Visa System and Remote Work Visa requirements
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7:36In this HOTFM interview with Jeremy Maggs, Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of Xpatweb, breaks down the new Points-Based Visa System and the simplified Remote Work Visa requirements in South Africa. Learn how these updates will impact businesses, attract high-net-worth individuals, and streamline the hiring of foreign talent. Visit our website for …
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Intricacies of the Trusted Employer Scheme (TES) with the Department of Home Affairs
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43:39In this episode of the 'Xpatweb Work Visas in South Africa Podcast,' Marisa Jacobs, the Managing Director of Xpatweb, engages in a dialogue with Phindiwe Mbhele, the Director of Corporate Accounts at the Department of Home Affairs, to discuss the intricacies of the Trusted Employer Scheme. Out of 108 companies that applied to join the TES, 65 have …
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Listen to our Senior Immigration Consultants, Aadil Wadee and Jaco Brits, as they unpack the Visitor’s Visa categories, covering everything from eligibility requirements to the application process, visa duration, and more. In this video, our experts cover: [00:34 – 01:05] Introduction [01:31 – 03:06] Visitor’s Visa in terms of Section 11(1) vs Visi…
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South Africa's Study Visa Processes and Requirements
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11:46Join our Senior Immigration Consultants, Aadil Wadee and Jaco Brits, as they unpack everything you need to know about obtaining a South African Study Visa. From eligibility requirements to the application process, visa duration, and more. In this video, our experts cover: [00:00 – 00:20] An introduction on South Africa’s Study Visa [00:21 – 01:28] …
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Intra-Company Transfer Work Visa: Expert Analysis by Xpatweb Consultants
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8:00Join in the discussion with Aadil Wadee and Manfred Barnard, Senior Immigration Consultants at Xpatweb, for a discussion on the Intra-Company Transfer Work Visa. This essential visa is designed for multinational companies looking to move key employees to South Africa for extended periods. In this video, learn how the Intra-Company Transfer Work Vis…
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Immigration: Catalyst for Economic Growth in South Africa | Dr. Leon Schreiber & Marisa Jacobs Discuss Home Affairs Transformation
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22:25We are excited to announce the release of Xpatweb’s exclusive vodcast featuring Dr. Leon Schreiber in conversation with Marisa Jacobs, facilitated by David O’Sullivan. Explore how immigration drives economic stimulation, get insights on the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP), and learn about the Department of Home Affairs' priorities, including auto…
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🎙️Press play to streamline your business’ immigration and mobility. Introducing the Work Permit South Africa Podcast, where we cut through the red tape to bring you smart strategies for managing your expatriates. Whether you are scaling your team globally or fine-tuning your HR mobility programmes, we have got the insights to simplify the process. …
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