Working in Johannesburg

Johannesburg is the commercial centre of South Africa and home to its core industries, including mining, finance and telecommunications. The work environment is extremely competitive, aggressive and demanding.

Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) is a government policy that ensures preferred treatment for businesses with black ownership, and rewards the recruitment of black employees. If you have been relocated to Johannesburg by your company, BEE will not affect you, but if you are seeking work here it may limit your prospects.

You are required to have a work visa commencing employment. This can be applied for at the South African consulate in your country.