Many foreigners have found themselves in a catch 22 situation when looking for work in South Africa.

An employer will ask the foreigner to see his/her south african work permit before they offer them a job. The foreigner will always need a work permit before they can get a job. How can this problem be solved?

To be honest, its a difficult one. The misconception at a corporate level leaves little to no room for negotiation when discussing employment at a company.

Our company works with employers to help them understand the Immigration Act, work permits as a whole and also the possibilities of working if one is a spouse of a South African citizen on a spousal visa.