How to find a job in South Africa as a South African with foreign qualifications

Finding work can be stressful, especially when you have foreign qualifications, as these will require extra paperwork before you can qualify. The South African government has set up a board where all and South African citizens with foreign qualifications can apply to get their qualifications evaluated. You can apply for any career opportunities available in the country if you meet the minimum requirements.

What is the required for applications if you have foreign qualifications?

You must apply for an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority; you can visit their website www.saqa.org.za for more details on how to apply for the certificate. You’ll need to include your SAQA evaluation certificate in your applications. You must also include your curriculum vitae and other certified copies of the required documents, i.e. your educational qualifications, application letter and identity documents. Once you have your qualifications evaluated, you can start applying for vacancies that meet your qualifications.

How to find vacancies available in South Africa

There are various ways in which you can find . You can find vacancies in newspapers, company websites, government departments websites, e.t.c. You can also register. You can also connect with employers via LinkedIn. If you do not have a profile, you must create a profile. Another way of finding a job is through employment agencies; these will help you find a job on your behalf.

Government departments you can visit to find employment

Another way of finding work is through government departments. You can engage the following Government departments when looking for a job.

Department for Employment and Labour
Employment Services of South Africa (ESSA)

Vacancy sites in South Africa

You can sign up for vacancy notifications on various sites including Vacancy Mail, careers24, careerjet and . Signing up on vacancy sites will help you to stay updated on current vacancies in wider coverage. You can sign up for the websites listed below: