The new critical skills list, which was gazetted in February 2022, includes numerous occupations – including electrical, chemical and mining engineers – which were originally left off of the draft list.
The new critical skills list, which was gazetted in February 2022, includes numerous occupations – including electrical, chemical and mining engineers – initially left off the draft list.
Also included on the list are technologists and technicians in specific engineering fields. However, these professions will be required to register as professionals in their field with the Engineering Council of South Africa , which is the statutory professional body regulating this industry. “Those wishing to apply for any of the occupations under the Engineering section will need to have obtained formal qualifications as high as an honour’s degree, comparable to an NQF Level 8 South African qualification.”
“Whereas most institutions globally view it as a form of merit in a class system, for example, passing your bachelor’s degree with honours. The requirements for this specific level of qualification thus cause a hindrance for those who wish to apply for a Critical Skills Work Visa.”“As we continue to see South African engineers recruited globally, including places like the Netherlands, the shortage of experienced engineers in South Africa will continue to rise, Da Silva-Vergottini said.
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