The Critical Skills Visa Rules Have Changed — Here’s What You Must Know

What Employers Reveal in the 2025 Critical Skills Survey

In this insightful interview on OFM’s Business Hour, Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director at Xpatweb, shares findings from the 2025 Critical Skills Survey. With 84% of large corporates struggling to hire highly skilled professionals, Marisa explains how new policies like the Trusted Employer Scheme and the Remote Work Visa are reshaping the mobility landscape.    Visit our website for the Critical Skills Survey Report Summary: https://bit.ly/4oqE1kM   Topics covered:   00:00 – Introduction: What the 2025 Critical Skills Survey reveals  01:25 – Why 84% of major employers are struggling to recruit skilled talent  03:15 – The top 10 most in-demand roles in South Africa  04:50 – How the Trusted Employer Scheme is improving hiring access  06:40 – Positive reforms at the Department of Home Affairs and growing ministerial engagement  08:10 – How data-driven policymaking can close the skills gap  09:35 – Making South Africa more attractive to foreign professionals  11:20 – The economic ripple effect    #CriticalSkillsSurvey #SouthAfricaTalent #Xpatweb  Pinned Comment Questions

How to Avoid a South Africa Visa Rejection

Visa rejections are rising in South Africa and at foreign missions abroad, catching applicants off guard and creating uncertainty.   Senior Immigration Consultants Aadil Wadee and Manfred Barnard reveal why rejections are surging and share practical strategies to safeguard your status, this discussion provides the insights needed to make confident, informed decisions.  Book a consultation with our immigration specialists: https://bit.ly/3OeZQTI   Topics covered:  00:00 – Rising visa rejections; some applicants resubmit instead of waiting for appeals.  01:02 – Cleared backlog, but rejections increase; first-time accuracy is critical.  03:23 – Appeals take months; maintain legal status and meet submission requirements.  06:40 – Embassy submissions, resubmission vs appeal, ten-day deadline.  09:50 – Appeal steps, “three strikes” rule, deadlines from collection date.  12:58 – Reapplying after multiple rejections; expert guidance on best approach.    #XpatWeb #VisaAppeal #immigrationadvice

Inside Home Affairs: The New Era of SA Immigration Reform

South Africa remains a popular destination for foreign nationals, and choosing the correct visa is essential for a smooth entry into the country.    In this video, Jaco Brits (Head of Immigration at Xpatweb) explains how identifying the right visa category becomes a simple process when supported by an expert team.    With fully digital visa processing on the horizon and improved efficiency across the department, foreign nationals now have a more predictable route to a compliant application. For updates on South African immigration and visa processes, subscribe to the channel and stay informed.    Book a consultation with our immigration specialists: https://bit.ly/3OeZQTI    #SouthAfricaVisa #HomeAffairs #VisaApplication

The Critical Skills Visa Rules Have Changed — Here’s What You Must Know

The Critical Skills Visa is one of South Africa’s most reliable pathways for highly skilled international professionals. In this video, Marisa Jacobs (Managing Director of Xpatweb) explains everything employers and applicants must know to secure a Critical Skills Visa under the latest regulations.    This video covers:  Why outdated information and small mistakes cause visa failures  What the Critical Skills Visa is and how it differs from the General Work Visa  Visa validity, renewals and permanent residency eligibility  Automatic 100 points under the Points-Based System  Seven key requirements to qualify for a Critical Skills Visa  How SAQA qualifications and processing times  Whether spouses and children can accompany applicants  Processing times and why applications are delayed    Get your Critical Skills Visa approved the first time with South Africa’s leading immigration specialists: https://bit.ly/3OeZQTI #CriticalSkillsVisa #SouthAfricaImmigration #Xpatweb

The Top 10 In-Demand Roles: Inside South Africa’s Critical Skills Shortage

See how your organisation can adapt and thrive amid growing competition for critical talent. Download the 2025 Critical Skills Survey Report Summary here: https://www.xpatweb.com/2025-critical.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTJZcUFLLUUzRkVWalhCYWw2Tk5qQlh5aUJoUXxBQ3Jtc0tsUDZSeV9BdkU1SGJ5aERyLWdHQ2hZRlI4ZklkUWxOaTByV3JzNWxDUnJycVdNSUFiVWwyTnFMT2dOUEhoaERqN09jSURCSzd4TGpsdnE5a3lVREZKOE9nODhiMXdZaVRvejFjVW1wMGVudlRzV0hWUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.xpatweb.com%2F2025-critical..&v=lPXUTC_94Ug]. South Africa’s 2025 Critical Skills Survey highlights the professions most in demand and the increasing urgency for skilled recruitment across key industries. In this video, Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director at Xpatweb, examines the data behind the shortages, the progress achieved through immigration reforms, and the real implications for employers seeking global expertise. 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPXUTC_94Ug] – Introduction: Why the 2025 Critical Skills Survey matters 01:20 – The challenge of sourcing critically skilled professionals 03:15 – How the Trusted Employer Scheme improves foreign talent acquisition 05:10 – The top 10 hardest skills to recruit in South Africa 10:00 – The growing role of policy reform in enabling global talent mobility #CriticalSkills [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/criticalskills] #SouthAfrica [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/southafrica] #TalentAcquisition [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/talentacquisition] #WorkforceDevelopment [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workforcedevelopment] #Xpatweb [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/xpatweb]