Critical Skills List

Date Shared:

Wednesday, November 8, 2017 - 16:52

Countries and areas:

South Africa

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 18: Invest in skills development and facilitate mutual recognition of skills, qualifications and competences

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

Germany-Morocco 2017-2018

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Recognition of Skills and Qualifications

Summary:

Introduced in the new Immigration regulations in June 2014, the Critical skills work visa and permit saw a refreshingly forward thinking approach by the Department of Home Affairs to attracting much needed skills to South Africa and improving the visa and permit application process.

Link:

For more information:

http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/scarce-skills-work-...

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2017 - Background Paper RT 3.1 "Raising the Global Talent Pool – Harnessing the Potential of the Private Sector for Global Skills Partnerships"