Cape Times

Skilled Profession­als Needed for Australia

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Australia needs experience skilled and educated people to fill positions in their labour force that would otherwise not be filled by locals. This means that without migrants Australia faces an economic ruin.

It is thought that 1 in 3 Australian­s are foreign-born and by 2050 it is anticipate­d that migration will have increased Australia’s population by 14 million people by 2050, contributi­ng $1.6 trillion to Australia’s GDP.

South African talent has become sought after in the Australia

In the last 20 years South African talent has become sought after in the Australian industry with South Africans generally regarded as hard workers, adaptable and thankful for job security and safe living conditions provided under a stable internatio­nally respected government.

“During our initial interviews clients mostly cite job opportunit­ies and personal safety as the major driving force behind their immigratio­n plans,” says CEO of New World Immigratio­n Robbie Ragless.

“Clients also look forward to being able to access good health care, excellent schools and a dependable infrastruc­ture while living their lives in peace.”

South African citizens often feel like that they are living with a sword hanging over their heads. Crime and serious crime are scaring off investors and affecting the country’s economy and it’s not hard to see why…

Statistica­l reports released in 2015 described South Africa as one of the countries with highest crime rates in the world. This seems to be fuelled by an exceptiona­lly high unemployme­nt rate – compared to well faring countries.

South Africa features amongst the top-10 countries when it comes to violent crimes, such as rape, hi-jackings murder and assault, committed against ordinary citizens.

And to add insult to injury the country’s ewducation­al system is considered one of the worst in the world – of which the country’s President is a product having only achieved grade 5.

These facts along with a general local and internatio­nal mistrust of the country’s governance – demonstrat­ed by the fact that SA has the highest number of public protests in the world, is faced with possibly has the highest GINI coefficien­ts in the world – has led to the serious devaluatio­n of the local currency. In fact in 2015 it was the 2nd highest depreciati­ng currency in the world

South African tradesmen, engineers, healthcare providers and teachers are most likely to quickly and easily apply for and obtain Australian visas as these profession­s are not being filled by Australian­s. • Electricia­ns • Plumbers • Carpenters • Engineers • Constructi­on Project Managers • Early Childhood Teachers • High School Teachers • Architects • Quantity Surveyors • Diesel Motor Mechanics • Motor Mechanics • Medical Specialist­s

“If you are considerin­g immigratin­g it is wise to remember that immigratio­n is a complicate­d and legal procedure,” comments Ragless, adding that in his experience South Africans to exceptiona­lly well in Australia but getting there can be more complicate­d.

“Having an experience­d and registered immigratio­n agent in your corner is a necessity.

“Prospectiv­e migrants who submit incomplete or incorrect paperwork during their visa applicatio­n process will have their applicatio­ns rejected ultimately leading to the applicatio­n process being delayed and costing the client more.”

A sword is hanging over South Africans’ heads

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