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| Re: Surviving In South Africa by samtol4(m): 9:31am On Jan 12, 2021 |
pufframmy:You have different options 1. Study visa 2. Critical skill visa and 3. Voluntary visa[b][/b]. The first two are better and easier once you followed the process. Voluntary visa is for religious workers, workers for NGO and so on. It is extremely difficult to see a church or NGO that will give letter when you are not a worker in the organization. For study visa , You need to submit your docs for evaluation( check Saqa site for the cost)between 60k to 100k will sort it out depending on your qualifications you want evaluate. 2. Applications to different schools may cost you less than 60k, depending on how many universities you applied to .3. Once you have admission letter you are expected to pay for medical insurance around 150k depending on the exchange rate. Add all these figures together , it is roughly 300k plus and be lesser depending on how many schools you applied to. |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by pufframmy: 6:00pm On Jan 12, 2021 |
ok boss enlighten us on this Critical skill visa samtol4: |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by samtol4(m): 4:19am On Jan 13, 2021 |
Migration is not always an easy ride for Africans especially Nigerians , however study route remains the easier way to travel . .First ,Map out the countries you can study and work . Second ,consider the cost . 3.Apply for scholarships ,although scholarships are competitive but it is possible 4. Join different research networks in your field of study while you are still in Nigeria . 5 Enhance your CV through volunteering and community engagement . Above all pray and ask questions. 1 Like |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by samtol4(m): 4:34am On Jan 13, 2021 |
pufframmy:Critical skills visa is a kind of visa introduced by SA government to encourage professionals with needed skills to enter the country and work.This implies that there are shortage of skills in this area. The first step is to confirm if you qualified for this visa . 2 Join a professional body of your discipline in SA , This may cost you 4k rand or 5k or more depending on your discipline , A LETTER will be issued confirming you as a member and this letter will be submitted along other documents at Visa office in Lagos or your present location . Saqa evaluation will be needed also. Check the below to confirm The Critical Skills List – Published 3rd June 2014 The critical skills list is pivotal to applicants being able to make an application under the critical skills visa or permit work category. The list is broken down into three requirement areas: The classification regarding the education subject matter (what you are qualified in); The relevant Occupation/Critical Skill; The Requirements pertaining to such things as memberships, experience and qualifications. Only applicants who meet all three criteria will be successful in their application. What are the educational subject matters? There are 12 educational subject matters: Agriculture, Agricultural Operations and Related Sciences Architecture and the Built Environment Business, Economics and Management Studies Information Communication & Technology Engineering Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Life and Earth Sciences Professionals and Associate Professionals Trades Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Academics and Researchers Post-Graduates What are the occupations within the educational subjects? Below we list all the occupations that exist on the critical skills list. Agriculture, Agricultural Operations and Related Sciences Agricultural Engineer Agricultural Scientist Forestry Technician Sheep Shearer Architecture and the Built Environment Architect Construction Project Manager Land Surveyor Quantity Surveyor Urban and Regional Planner Business, Economics and Management Studies Actuaries and Risk Assessors Corporate General Manager External Auditor Financial Investment Advisor Information Communication & Technology CISCO Solution Specialist CISCO Engineers Solutions Architects in Telecommunications and ICT Integrated Developers (PHP, PERL, JAVA) Network Analyst IT Security Specialist System Integration Specialist Enterprise Architects Data Centre Operations Network Specialist (Security) Database Specialist Microsoft System Engineers Network Controllers AV Specialist (Anti-virus) Desktop Support Engineer Engineering Energy Engineer Metallurgical Engineer Chemical Engineer Civil Engineer Electrical Engineer Electrical Installation Inspector Electronics Engineer Geologist Industrial and Production Engineers Industrial Designer Manufacturing Managers Materials Engineer Mechanical Engineer Mining Engineer Production/Operations Manager Quality System Manager Research and Development Manager Ship’s Engineer Telecommunications Engineers Electrical Engineering Technologist Energy Engineering Technologist Mechanical Engineering Technologist Metallurgical Engineering Technologist Mining Engineering Technologist Air Conditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber Automotive Electrician Automotive Motor Mechanic Boiler Maker Chemical Engineering Technologist Civil Engineering Technologist Diesel Mechanic Electronics Engineering Technologist Fitter and Turner Materials Engineering Technologist Mechatronics Technician Metal Fabricator Physical and Engineering Science Technicians Pressure Welder Structural Plaster Toolmaker Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Medical Superintendant/Public Health Manager Public Health Physician General and Specialist Medical Practitioner Hospital Pharmacist Nursing Professionals Veterinarian Registered Nurse (child and family health) Retail Pharmacist Life and Earth Sciences Environmental Engineers Environmental Manager Industrial Pharmacist Aquatic Scientist Animal Scientist Advanced Composites Engineering Archaeological/Paleontological Specialist Bioeconomist Biochemists Bioinformatician Bioinformaticist Biological Scientist Botanical Scientist Chemical Scientist Computational Biologist Environmental Scientist Ecological Scientist Food Scientist Engineering Geologist Geochemist Geohazards Specialist Geologist Geophycist Laboratory Technologist and Technician Marine Bioscientist Materials Scientist Metallurgical Scientist Metrology Microbiological Scientist Polymer Scientist Protein Scientist Seismologist Soil Scientist Toxicology Scientist Water Resource Scientist Professionals and Associate Professionals Land and Engineering Surveyors Electronic Engineering Technician Materials Engineering Technologist Electrical Engineering Technician Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Practitioner Draughtsperson Mechanical Engineering Technician Chemical Engineering Technician Organisation and Methods Analyst (Incl. scheduler, estimator) Surveying Technician Geomatics Technician Quantity Surveying Technician Civil Engineering Technician Materials Engineer Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Materials Engineering Technician – Road materials Materials Tester Construction Safety, Health, Environment an Quality (SHEQ) Agent/Manager/Officer Aeronautical Engineering Architectural Senior Technologist Architectural Draughtsperson Astronomer Physicist (SKA) Geomagnetic Physicist Solar Physicist Space Physicist Plasma Physicist Space Technologist Space Weather Specialist Magnetic Technology Specialist Radar Engineering Radio Frequency Engineering Environmental Technologist Industrial Engineer Industrial Engineering Technologist Industrial Engineering Technician Landscape Architect Landscape Contract Manager Landscape Horticulturist Mining Technician Trades Millwright Boilermaker (For Strategic Infrastructure Projects) Industrial Machinery Mechanic Pipe Fitter Double Coded Welder Rigger Moulder Raise-bore Operators Raise-bore Foreman Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Software Development Engineers and Managers Systems Architects, Engineers and Managers Foreign Language speakers for specialist language support and technical or sales support (German, Swiss German, Flemish, Greek, Swedish, Danish, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Mandarin and French) Business Analyst Quality Analyst Quality Assurance Specialist/Auditor Customer Service Manager/Team Lead Academics and Researchers Doctoral Graduates (Acquired Abroad) Research in any of the following areas; Galaxy Formation and Evolution Galaxy Structure and Dynamics Pulsars and Black Holes Pulsars and Black Holes Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Deep Observations of the earliest Radio Galaxies Dynamic and Transient Burst VLBI Operations Search for CO to investigate role of Molecular Hydrogen Deep Surveyors of Neutral Hydrogen Gas in the Early Universe Cosmology and Dark Energy Cosmic Magnetism Calibration and Imaging of Radio Interferometer data Pulsar Research Pulsar and Gravitational Waves VLBI Operations Signal Processing Observational Radio Astronomy in General Algorithm for Radio Astronomy Signal Processing for Radio Astronomy Supercomputing for Radio Astronomy Software Development for Radio Astronomy Data and Streaming- Real-Time Processing of Massive Data Amounts Green Computing- Extreme Performance at Minor Energy Cost Performance at Minor Energy Costs EMC and Spectrum Management Beam Modelling Antenna Modelling Feeds for Radio Astronomy Systems Receivers for Radio Astronomy Systems Signal Processing for Radio Astronomy High Speed Data Transport Nano-photonics-Data Transport Power Nanotechnology Palaeosciences Reduction over Short and Long Distances Antenna Design Antenna Foundation Design RFI Shielded Buildings and Facilities Advanced Manufacturing Space Science and Technology Global Change Energy Security Information Communication Technology Earth Observation Natural and Applied Sciences Post-Graduates Doctoral Graduates (Acquired in RSA |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by samtol4(m): 4:35am On Jan 13, 2021 |
https://www.vfsglobal.com/dha/southafrica/pdf/immigration_critical_skills_160416.pdf. More information on critical skills |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by Olamilec(m): 6:04am On Jan 13, 2021 |
samtol4:Alright |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by pufframmy: 5:59pm On Jan 13, 2021 |
thanks for the info samtol4: |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by pufframmy: 6:00pm On Jan 13, 2021 |
thanks for th infor samtol4: |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by Nobody: 11:04pm On Jan 19, 2021 |
Hustle is not really so good in SA but at least it pays the bills Your best bet is to apply and get a funded postgraduate scholarship from your school. Also, your professor (supervisor) might be nice enough to offer you a graduate teaching assistant role. My professor was really helpful on this particular matter. However, if you want to hustle, your best chance is to get a small car when you are in SA and register as an Uber eats driver or Mr Delivery driver. I'm currently driving for Uber and I work between the hours of 4/5 pm - 8/9 pm everyday. That is how I have been able to survive SA so far. On Accomodation: For your first few months, its always good to stay around university environment but once you are well adapted to the clime, you can decide to live a bit further from school area to reduce your accomodation cost. Before you conclude an apartment payment, please try and take note of the environment. Those ETA boys are not playing On Money spending: Please try and live below your means. Don't get me wrong, live comfortably but avoid unneccessary spendings. Its easy to get carried away with the goodlife, malls, clothing stores etc. On Life generally- SA is a beautiful place and depending on the city you are, you are opened to different but limited opportunities after studies. Be careful with the Wena Girls  , Open your mindset and network with people strategically while in school.On Xenophobia- Been here for 2 years, I have never experienced it and I don't think I will. It all depends on the environment you decide to live in. Xenophobia mostly happens in the location areas. I live in Port Elizabeth and I have never smelled Xenophobia. akoredebaba1: |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by Blurpy: 2:15pm On Jan 21, 2021 |
Please can you expatiate more on the ETA boys and wena girls Kennyace1: |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by Nobody: 9:10pm On Jan 21, 2021 |
Hello, Wena means friend, just be careful with ladies and focus more on the studies. ALso ETA guys means the street boys that can rob you in a corner. just a slang Blurpy: |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by Godson201333(m): 1:14pm On Jan 22, 2021 |
This is very informative. Is it true that many Nigerians consumes various type of hard drugs? |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by lymelyte(m): 2:25am On Jan 23, 2021 |
Kennyace1:bro# I have pmed you twice.. Please answer |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by Olamilec(m): 8:00am On Jan 23, 2021 |
Godson201333:People live there life on how they dim it fit, but here you will face your reality and know who you are and if you can’t control your person then South Africa will teach your sense. In all, make plans for the future. Wena - You Chommie - Friend 1 Like |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by KLEINBASS: 10:47am On Jan 23, 2021 |
This guy inviting more drug dealers to room around hillbrow, sunnyside, kemptonpark and many more. Guys am a South African please stay in Nigeria. South Africa is a very bad country for Nigerians. Too much crime, Hiv and many more. Your better off in Nigeria. South Africa have too many Nigerians we can't accommodate more than what we have. What is it whith Nigerians being allergic to their own country always running around? |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by KLEINBASS: 10:50am On Jan 23, 2021 |
https://www.nairaland.com/6378596/wanted-nigerian-drug-dealer-rearrested Reason why we can't take any more nigerians, please leave us in peace and stay home. |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by Nicoswit(m): 12:20pm On Jan 23, 2021 |
KLEINBASS:Bro i get ur point but not all nigerians coming to SA are into drugs...we have students, professionals Nigerians who resides in SA...those drugs dealers are just the bad eggs 1 Like |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by KLEINBASS: 1:02pm On Jan 23, 2021 |
Nicoswit: True that even my former Dr in midrand was a Nigerian good guy. He also complained about this gangs. They leave a bitter taste, my story(i have been a victim, i rented my house to a young lady in midrand only to find that they will use the house as a brothel when i confronted the lady o was threatened by this two nigerian who the lady was fronting for since they did not have proper documentation to rent a house. After that they kinder hijacked my house without paying rent. It took me almost 6 months to get those guy out of that house through courts). Am just trying to show you where my irrational view of Nigerians is coming from. |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by Nicoswit(m): 1:24pm On Jan 23, 2021 |
KLEINBASS:Yea i understand...hopefully SA government will take a step to flush out illegal immigrants...sorry about ur bad experience from the bad eggs 1 Like |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by Nobody: 10:53am On Jan 24, 2021 |
KLEINBASS: I have a family friend who is a pilot in Midrand, some medical professionals saving lives and even friends working in financial institutions, there are definitely a lot of good nigerian ambassadors in SA ,unfortunately bad news sells more than good news. So sorry about your experience, but trust me when you meet the good ambassadors you would be proud to be associated with them. They are very accommodating, hospitality, Nigerians are one of the most hardworking and industrious people u will ever come across 2 Likes |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by Goodman247: 11:19am On Jan 24, 2021 |
Hmm |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by Nobody: 1:37pm On Jan 26, 2021 |
So sorry, will check it now. lymelyte: 1 Like |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by samtol4(m): 12:36am On Jan 27, 2021 |
Goodman247:It will be great if this happen but it is not possible because of 1. Corruption in high places 2. Nigerian drug dealers are amateurs in the game compare to the Asians .3 How is drug coming to South Africa? Are there Nigerians working in immigration or custom in SA ? Capital No . Why is drug business thriving in SA over years ? The drug baron " Teddy Mafia " 62years old was running his drug businesses for decade and police was quite aware but he was never jailed until he was killed two weeks ago by two guys . Was he a Nigerian man ? No ,he was a South African man . Countries have bad and good citizens , hence we have few Nigerians doing illegal deals ,this few is less than 5 percent of the total Nigerian population in SA . We encourage the government to deport this set of people or jail them. Without mincing words , many people are ignorance of Nigerian positive contribution to the progress of South Africa.In education, Nigerian masters and PhD students have contributed immensely to research output in South African universities. Virtually ,in all universities in SA there are Nigerians lecturing and working as researchers . The South African environment is good and conducive for research. In health sphere ,Nigerian medical professionals are scattered all over South Africa from rural area to urban domain. In business, there are Nigerians doing genuine businesses in South Africa. Some of these people employed South Africans ,hence reducing unemployment rate and creating jobs for South Africans.What about technicians who repair laptops , phones and computers ? What about IT experts and engineers ? You cannot use bad behaviour of few to paint Nigerians bad . Take a visit to schools, universities and hospitals you will see many Nigerians doing well . Why do we still have Nigerians in SA despite the challenges? 1. Good infrastructure and 24/7 electricity. 2. South African health systems is one of the best in Africa . It is free medical care . In Nigeria, CS may cost 300k or more, in SA it is free for citizens and foreigners. Women give birth without any stress free of charge.3. opportunities abound especially if you are a professional or you have skills or hand work . 4. South Africa is the gateway to Europe Canada and USA .5.South African universities are well funded . Masters and PhD students have opportunities for scholarships irrespective of their countries of origin.6. PhD may take 2_4 in SA but in Nigeria many years .5.Business opportunities abound. 7.Cheaper in terms of flight and visa application. 7. South Africans are very friendly and accommodating. Are you planning to come SA? 1. Find out what you will do to survive ( so that you don't join illegal deals ).2come with long term visa not visitor visa ( if you plan to stay long ). 3. Learn a skill or hand work before coming .4. With Covid 19 jobs are now scarce hence you must have skills or hand work or capital to start business. 5. If you want pursue your PhD or masters fine ,ensure your admission letter is genuine . 9 Likes |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by pufframmy: 6:10pm On Jan 27, 2021 |
WELL I WAS THERE during xmas till January and came back really like south Africa system just Like Europe System everything have been done by this white colony people before leaving there country, i really wish to come back soon but the issue of their resident permit is what making me having second thought of SA i met Nigeria brothers who i know from home told me many things samtol4: |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by Nicoswit(m): 6:32pm On Jan 27, 2021 |
pufframmy:Can you plz educate us on the issues with the residency permit to help intending travellers |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by pufframmy: 10:52pm On Jan 27, 2021 |
I CANT only people who` are resident over there can do better sir Nicoswit: |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by Nicoswit(m): 6:32am On Jan 28, 2021 |
pufframmy:Alright |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by samtol4(m): 6:13pm On Jan 28, 2021 |
Nicoswit:Elaborate what they told you sir. The process is clear and straightforward. |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by samtol4(m): 6:19pm On Jan 28, 2021 |
I explained twice the process in obtaining residence permit. This process is simple and clear. It becomes cumbersome when you are looking for shortcut. Often times most Nigerians try to cut corners instead of following the process. |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by samtol4(m): 6:20pm On Jan 28, 2021 |
pufframmy:Elaborate what they told you sir |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by Blurpy: 6:27pm On Feb 21, 2021 |
Hi Sent you a pm sapphiremystic: |
| Re: Surviving In South Africa by sapphiremystic: 9:13pm On Feb 21, 2021 |
Also total cost of incurring d visa plus ticket from Nija n as well life generally there n accommodation...tnx in anticipationVisa Application Centres In Abuja, Lagos Remain Open – Canadian High Commission / Naturalized US Citizens: Do You Get Treated/respected As A Native Born Citizen? / How To Apply For A UK Visa In Nigeria
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