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Work Permit South Africa Podcast

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 insights

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4:36

Germany & South Africa: The Role of Immigration in...

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2026/09/30

What does global mobility mean for investment, skills development, and South Africa’s ability to compete internationally? Aadil Wadee (Senior Immigration Consultant) and Manfred Barnard (Senior Immigration Consultant) continue the Global Mobility Conference debrief, reflecting on insights shared by Enrico Brandt, Deputy Ambassador of Germany to South Africa. The discussion considers how the movement of specialised expertise can influence investment decisions while creating opport...

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9:22

What Employers Reveal in the 2025 Critical Skills Survey

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2026/01/27

In this insightful interview on OFM’s Business Hour, Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director at Xpatweb, shares findings from the 2025 Critical Skills Survey. With 84% of large corporates struggling to hire highly skilled professionals, Marisa explains how new policies like the Trusted Employer Scheme and the Remote Work Visa are reshaping the mobility landscape. Visit our website for the Critical Skills Survey Report Summary: https://bit.ly/4oqE1kM Topics covered: 00:00 ...

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16:01

How to Avoid a South Africa Visa Rejection

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2026/01/19

Visa rejections are rising in South Africa and at foreign missions abroad, catching applicants off guard and creating uncertainty. Senior Immigration Consultants Aadil Wadee and Manfred Barnard reveal why rejections are surging and share practical strategies to safeguard your status, this discussion provides the insights needed to make confident, informed decisions. Book a consultation with our immigration specialists: https://bit.ly/3OeZQTI  Topics covered: 00:00...

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8:19

Business Trip or Short-Term Work? The Visa Rules You...

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2026/01/13

In this episode, Aadil Wadee, Senior Immigration Consultant and Admitted Attorney, explains the real difference between South Africa’s Section 11(1) and Section 11(2) short-term visas. With December travel and January project mobilisation increasing, choosing the correct visa is more important than ever. Aadil breaks down when each visa should be used, how work authorisation changes the process, and the risks of entering South Africa on the wrong visa. Do you need assistance wit...

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4:12

Inside Home Affairs: The New Era of SA Immigration...

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2026/01/09

South Africa remains a popular destination for foreign nationals, and choosing the correct visa is essential for a smooth entry into the country. In this video, Jaco Brits (Head of Immigration at Xpatweb) explains how identifying the right visa category becomes a simple process when supported by an expert team. With fully digital visa processing on the horizon and improved efficiency across the department, foreign nationals now have a more predictable route to a comp...

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5:05

The Critical Skills Visa Rules Have Changed — Here’s...

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2026/01/07

The Critical Skills Visa is one of South Africa’s most reliable pathways for highly skilled international professionals. In this video, Marisa Jacobs (Managing Director of Xpatweb) explains everything employers and applicants must know to secure a Critical Skills Visa under the latest regulations. This video covers: Why outdated information and small mistakes cause visa failures What the Critical Skills Visa is and how it differs from the General Work Visa Vi...

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3:03

The Top 10 In-Demand Roles: Inside South Africa’s...

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2025/11/03

See how your organisation can adapt and thrive amid growing competition for critical talent. Download the 2025 Critical Skills Survey Report Summary here: https://www.xpatweb.com/2025-critical... South Africa’s 2025 Critical Skills Survey highlights the professions most in demand and the increasing urgency for skilled recruitment across key industries. In this video, Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director at Xpatweb, examines the data behind the shortages, the progress achieved through immigratio...

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10:40

WHY SOUTH AFRICA MUST FIX ENERGY AND LOGISTICS TO...

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2025/09/22

At Xpatweb’s 5th Annual Global Mobility Conference, South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Finance, Ashor Sarupen emphasised that the country must urgently address its electricity and logistics challenges to attract global investment and scarce skills. He highlighted that structural reforms in energy, ports and transport infrastructure are critical to unlocking growth, lowering costs and creating jobs. Sarupen further noted that for every highly skilled migrant brought into South Afri...

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0:38

South Africa's Investment Game Changer: Reforms That...

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2025/09/11

South Africa has the talent, location, and potential to become a global investment hub, but can regulatory reform, global mobility, and a stable tax environment turn that potential into reality? In this thought-provoking discussion, DM Ashor Sarupen (Deputy Minister of Finance), Prof Keith Engel (CEO, South African Institute of Taxation), and Jeremy Maggs (Renowned Media Personality and Master of Ceremonies) share expert insights on how South Africa can leverage reform to attract...

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33:14

Unlock SA Business Growth: Leveraging the Critical...

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2025/07/30

In this exclusive vodcast, Xpatweb hosts the Department of Home Affairs and the Department of Higher Education and Training to unpack South Africa’s Critical Skills List. Hear directly from government leaders on aligning skills with workforce needs, public input, and the importance of employer participation.    Key highlights include:  00:00 Why the Critical Skills List Matters  01:29 Government Collaboration on the Critical Skills List  02:23 Labour Market Intelligence and Skills Ali...

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7:50

SA Visa rights, New court ruling explained

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2025/07/16

The High Court has ordered the Department of Home Affairs to stop adding unofficial hurdles to visa applications, such as demanding long term lease agreements which have no basis in law. In this interview on Moneyweb, Aadil Wadee, Admitted Attorney and Senior Immigration Consultant at Xpatweb, discusses how the Court responded after a South African mission abroad refused to accept a Critical Skills Visa application. Read more about how this ruling could affect your ...

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13:23

How to Get Your Visa Application From Denied to Approved

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2025/06/05

Have you, like thousands of others, had your visa application rejected by the Department of Home Affairs? You are not alone. South Africa’s visa backlog is leading to a surge in rejections even for well-prepared applications. But a rejection does not mean the end of the road. Our immigration team understands the urgency and complexity of appealing visa outcomes. From work and spousal visas to permanent residence permits, we help applicants challenge unfair rejections with tailored solutions...

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6:30

Marisa Jacobs on OFM | The Business Hour | The B20...

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2025/03/25

Marisa 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 can unlock economic opportunities for Africa The transition from policy recommendations to real-world implementa...

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21:25

PART 2 of 3 | Immigration Update with DHA |...

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2025/02/07

Tune 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 occupation, qualifications and work experience in order to qualify for a work visa and aims to help employers bring in new talent to South Africa. T...

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26:48

PART 3 of 3 | Immigration Update with DHA | Visa Backlog

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2025/02/04

Tune 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 you are waiting for a visa outcome or considering applying, this podcast is packed with updates you need to know. #Xpatweb #WorkVisas #Re...

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15:51

PART 1 of 3 | Immigration Update with DHA | Remote...

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2025/01/29

Tune 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 in South Africa. This visa caters to a diverse group of professionals who value flexibility, cultural experiences and the opp...

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14:28

Understanding South Africa's New Immigration...

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2024/12/04

Join 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 preferred platform for more insights and updates on the latest developments. Podcast | Xpatweb #WorkPermitSouthAfrica #Imm...

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23:10

South Africa’s New Points-Based System for Work Visas

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2024/11/28

Join 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 the requirements. Get the latest on how these changes could affect your work visa applications and what steps to take next. For more in...

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7:22

South Africa’s Remote Work Visa – The Amended Regulation

Work Permit South Africa Podcast ·

2024/11/27

What 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 October 2024.Topics Covered: · Remote Work Visa: What it is and who it is for· Criteria: F...

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11:06

Unpacking South Africa's 2024 Critical Skills Survey:...

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2024/11/14

The 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 competitive market, offering a vital resource for businesses planning their future workforce needs. Download the full report for a deeper understanding

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