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Eligibility

REQUIREMENTS

In order to apply for any type of work permit, you will have to submit Form BI-1738 (Application for Temporary Residence permit), as well as supporting documentation required for each type of permit.

The standard supporting documentation required for all types of work permits currently includes:

		Passport valid for at least 30 days after expiry of intended stay
		A medical certificate
		A radiological report
		Full birth certificate for each dependent child
		Marriage certificate or Affidavit (cohabiting life partners)
		Police clearance certificates in respect of all countries where person resided one year or longer
		If applicable: Divorce decree, Proof of Court order awaiting custody, Death certificate with respect to late spouse, Proof of legal adoption, Proof of legal separation order, Vaccination certificate

You will also be required to supply additional supporting documentation, depending on type of work permit you are applying for.
General Work Permit

		A letter of motivation from the employer why a South African could not fill the position, accompanied by documentary proof of efforts made to obtain the services of a South African (newspaper ads, applications made to employment agencies etc)
		Particulars of unsuccessful candidates
		Proof of qualifications certified by the South African Qualifications Authority
		Proof of experience and skills in line with the job offer
		Proof of registration with the professional body or board, if applicable
		The employer to submit a certification from the Department of Labour detailing the average salary earned by employees fulfilling similar positions in South Africa.

Intra-company Transfer Work Permit

		Your contract of employment with the company abroad
		Letter from the company abroad that you shall be transferred to a branch or affiliated company in South Africa South African company confirming the transfer from the parent or affiliated company abroad as well as specifying occupation in which you will be employed, and that the maximum duration will not exceed 2 years.

Work Permit issued in terms of a Corporate Permit

		Valid employment contract
		A corporate worker authorisation certificate from the employer

Quota Work Permit

		Proof of the relevant qualifications as certified by the South African Qualifications Authority, including authenticated copies of academic certifications and degrees
		Proof of previous experience in the occupation (usually no less than 5 years)
		Proof of registration with professional body, board or council, if applicable.

Exceptional Skills Work Permit

		Comprehensive CV together with testimonies from previous employers
		Letter from a foreign or South African organ of state, or from an established South African academic, cultural or business body, confirming the applicants exceptional skills or qualifications
		Any other proof to sunstantiate exceptional skills or qualifications, such as publications and testimonials Letter of motivation indicating that the exceptional skills will be to the benefit of the South African environment in which the applicant intends to operate
		Completion of the relevant sections of the Application Form by the employer, if already in possession of job offer (part P of Form BI-1738)