How do I get permanent residency in South Africa?

Hi,

As you can see a lot of people have received offers from them and the one person who's come forward claiming to work for them hasn't been able to provide any proof of that, or that they're legitimate.

Both www.mcoxlegal.co.za (supposedly the web address of the lawyers they use) and www.zuec.co.za (the company website) now bring up a page that says account suspended. Which is also fishy and might mean that they're linked (legal firm website to make them look legitimate?).

You'll notice a few months ago (near the top of this thread) when I first answered a question regarding Zulu Exploration I advised that in some cases, SA companies do ask future employees to pay for their visas -  but with the amount of people posting on this forum about Zulu Exploration, along with the general fishiness of their whole operation, I would say it's probably best to look for other opportunities. They've obviously put a lot of effort into making themselves look legitimate (phone numbers, address, legal firms, etc), but looking at the offices on Google Maps, the building is just a generic office building and it'd be easy for anyone to claim that's their office address.

Can anyone who's been offered a job with them confirm if they interview over Skype? Or, what's the application process before they offer a job? Is it quite a thorough process or not really?

Meagan

Hi Smith,

What permit are you currently on? How long have you been on that permit?

It may not seem fair but you have to have been on the same type of permit for five consecutive years to be eligable for Permenent Residency. Also bear in mind there were lots of changes that took place in 2014, some permits are now not renewable.

Please get back to me with more information and hopefully we can find you a solution.

Shantalie

Dear Sir, I just received job offer from Zulu exploratio they said for the visa processing first time candidate will bear is this true ? Please refer the email from the company HR. Dear Jayaraj, We have received your e-mail, kindly understand that it is against the policy of our company and that of the south africa ministry of labor for employer to first bear the financial responsibilities for any expatriate. According to the ministry of labor it is to help control the rate of expatriate employment in the country in a way of reserving jobs for the south african citizens . On our part, we have recorded a lot of lost in the past whereby we process documents for expatriate and they end up not showing up and most migrates and find their greener pasture somewhere. It is our policy that all employees will bear that financial responsibilities that is the reason you have to process through our directed attorney as they will present to us your list of expenses and the company will reimburse the same along with all entitlements at statement the job offer letter. So we advise that you proceed and complete the requirements with the attorney and send us a copy of your expenses/payment slip for our record against reimbursement. Thank you. Best Regards, Joe Biddin Zulu Exploration Group Building, 23 Ingersol Road, Lynnwood Glen, Pretoria, South Africa Email: career@zuec.co.za Tel: +27 788 715 559 www.zuec.co.za and Barr. Zlata Berman, Esq reply-to: barmichellecox@hotmail.com to: jayarajgangadhar@gmail.com date: Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 2:41 AM subject: Jayaraj Gangadharan, mailed-by: mcoxlegal.co.za signed-by: mcoxlegal.co.za encryption: Standard (TLS) Learn more : Important mainly because of the people in the conversation Jayaraj Gangadharan, Please try and communicate with your employer, because we are aware that no south african company shoulder initial work permit cost of the employee as the company always end up loosing funds, so please communicate Joe Bidin -- Regards, Barr. Zlata Berman, Esq. B.COM.LL.B. (UCT) M & Cox Legal Firm Cherry Lane Office Park, 3rd, Floor, 114 Fehrsen Street, NieuwMuckleneuk, Brooklyn, 0181 Pretoria, South Africa. Phone: +27 789 049 799 zlata@mcoxlegal.co.za www.mcoxlegal.co.za -- Regards, Barr. Zlata Berman, Esq. B.COM.LL.B. (UCT) M & Cox Legal Firm Cherry Lane Office Park, 3rd, Floor, 114 Fehrsen Street, NieuwMuckleneuk, Brooklyn, 0181 Pretoria, South Africa. Phone: +27 789 049 799 zlata@mcoxlegal.co.za www.mcoxlegal.co.za

Hi there,

Yes, it is quite common for South African employers to ask their prospective in employees to bear their own costs for their visa - however, they will need to help you with some documentation, such as proof that a South African could not fill the position you are taking up. For more information, have a look at the Expat Arrivals Work Visas for South Africa page.

Meagan

Dear Jayaraj, Can you share with us is there any progresss with your employment at Zulu Exploration? I also received job offer from this company and I think it is fraud. Am I right?

Hi, It seems to me its a Fraud. I enquared with two of friends, who worked at SA & came to know its a fraud. Regards

Hi, I received employment offer from Zulu exploration, but my concern is the payment for my working permit that I have shoulder to be sent to Legal attorney directly,as you know,once we release the money,there's no way to return it back once we discovered that's a scum or fraud...please advise...is it really true that candidate should bear the financial matter before employing to Zulu...

Dear Jayaraj, Please confirm your exp. with zulu exploration.I have received the similar letter and they are asking money for processing.Please confirm whether it is a fraud or true.

Hi I'm Edwin, I'm also received a job offer from Zulu Oil Exploration, But i have to shoulder all the necessary expenses for visa processing is this real job offer. Pls. kindly send me the answer to my email:edwinadobo@yahoo.com

It can be fraud... Re: ZULU JOB OFFER LETTER AND CONTRACT AGREEMENT 1 Sep, 2016, 4:18 PM From employment@zuec.co.za Show Details Dear NASIR KHAN, I am delighted to inform you that our firm has found you worthy of being an employee of Zulu Exploration South Africa Pty Ltd,according to the recruitment process of our Human Resource Department (HRD). This comes sequel to qualifications stipulated in your Curriculum Vitae and your detailed answers to our online Interview. We at Zulu Exploration, has found you worthy of the designation stated in the attached documents with this email. You are expected to review these documents thoroughly before making the final decision as the next step depends on you. Should you be satisfied with the offer, you are to sign the last page of the contract document, scan and send back to these emails: employment@zuec.co.za You are expected to send the following to the Company Legal adviser on Immigration and Neutralization for the acquisition of your traveling documents to enable you join us as soon as possible. Signed copy of the agreement attached with this email and the copies of offer letter. Scanned copy of the data page of your International Passport A scanned copy of your Passport sized Photograph (colored or black and white) Send these documents to: Barr. Zlata Berman, Esq. M & Cox Legal Firm Cherry Lane Office Park, 3rd, Floor, 114 Fehrsen Street, NieuwMuckleneuk, Brooklyn, 0181 Pretoria, South Africa. Phone: +27 789 049 799 E-mail: barmichellecox@hotmail.com cc: zlata@mcoxlegal.co.za www.mcoxlegal.co.za Note: The Hardcopies of your offer letter will be delivered to you via DHL courier service upon receipt and confirmation of your traveling documents from the home affairs or our legal adviser. If you have any question, or clarification, please contact me via email:career@zuec.co.za or call me from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm DST. Eng. Joe Biddin. Employment Processing Manager Human Resource Dept. Zulu Exploration Group Building, 23 Ingersol Road, Lynnwood Glen, Pretoria, South Africa Email: employment@zuec.co.za CC: zuluoilexploration@yandex.com Tel: +27 788 715 559

i am presently working with Zulu Oil Exploration company for the past 9 months and i have passed through the same process, just as Meagan, once you have the offer letter, you can obtain assistance for work permit with the Legal chambers, it was odd to me how i can bear my cost but when i arrived i understood better, but ask from the company if your own expenses will be reimbursed just as it was done for me

I also got job offer from zulu, can this be a fraud cos am really skeptical about it as well. Thanks.

Deaar Jayaraj and others, I also got offer from Zulu Oil, Please share your experience. Regards Rajnish Mishra rajnishmishraa@rediffmail.com

To Mr Anonymous working at Zulu. I seriously doubt if you are posting on behalf of the team who creates this fraud job offer. Any job offer which demands money is a fraud offer. Simply because no company want to make a negative impression in the candidate by making them pay for the process. Thanks

If your working for 9 months in Zulu Oil, can you give the exact plant site where Zulu is located.

Dear Mr. Anonymous, I've read that you had been working for 9 months in Zulu, So kindly give me how did you process your document to obtain working visa. Pls how can you prove that the job offer from Zulu in not a fraud. May i know your nationality if you don't mind. Thanks Handsome

Dear Meagan, There was absolutely no selection process for Zulu. They asked some basic objective style questions which can never be considered as interview questions. They insist to sign the offer letter and send it with a passport copy when I ask them some basic questions.

yes am also received a offer letter from zulu exploration company but i dont understand how to believe it srikanth

If it looks too good to be true, it probably is NOT true

Take it from an Immigration consultant, It is a scam, please do not fall for it , you will lose your money.