Xpatweb

Xpatweb South African immigration specialists that offer Integrated services designed to support expatriates, corporates and professionals.

Xpatweb provides specialised solutions across all areas of international mobility, including visa, tax, and compliance support, delivering holistic assistance to businesses and professionals operating across borders. Services include Corporate Visas, Permanent Residence Permits, Critical Skills Work Visas, General Work Visas, Short Term Work Visas, Intra-Company Transfer Work Visas, Global Visas, Immigration Tracking System.

What if the skills shortages impacting your organisation today could help shape South Africa's talent strategies for tom...
09/09/2026

What if the skills shortages impacting your organisation today could help shape South Africa's talent strategies for tomorrow?

Join us on 15 September 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00 (SA Time), when Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of Xpatweb, will share the preliminary findings of the 2026 Critical Skills Survey, offering early insights into the talent challenges and opportunities shaping South Africa's employment landscape.

Findings from Xpatweb's 2020/21 Critical Skills Survey were referenced in the technical research that informed South Africa's latest Critical Skills List. Building on this foundation, the 2026 survey continues to document the occupations and specialised skills that employers are struggling to source, providing valuable insights into the country's evolving talent needs.

Register now to be part of the conversation shaping South Africa's future talent and skills agenda: https://bit.ly/4qUTFa7

Industries are changing, new occupations are emerging, and businesses increasingly require specialised expertise to rema...
09/09/2026

Industries are changing, new occupations are emerging, and businesses increasingly require specialised expertise to remain competitive.

The question is whether skills development is keeping pace with what employers need.

Businesses are often among the first to recognise where gaps are emerging because they experience them directly through difficult recruitment processes and prolonged vacancies.

The 2026 Critical Skills Survey gives employers the opportunity to bring that experience into the wider skills conversation.

What skill do you believe South Africa needs more of?

There is now one week left to have your say: https://bit.ly/4tSp4dj

There is a certain freedom that comes from knowing your career can take you anywhere.For qualifying foreign nationals, t...
08/09/2026

There is a certain freedom that comes from knowing your career can take you anywhere.

For qualifying foreign nationals, the South African Remote Work Visa offers the opportunity to continue working remotely for a foreign employer while embracing a lifestyle defined by new experiences.

Whether you are building your career or simply looking for a different way to live, South Africa could be exactly where your next chapter begins.

Find out if you qualify for the South African Remote Work Visa: https://bit.ly/4bbvnBv

A critical vacancy can become far more than an HR metric when projects depend on that expertise, existing teams carry th...
08/09/2026

A critical vacancy can become far more than an HR metric when projects depend on that expertise, existing teams carry the additional workload, or business opportunities are delayed because the right person is not in place.

The longer a specialist position remains vacant, the further its impact can extend across the organisation.

By identifying the occupations employers struggle to recruit, the 2026 Critical Skills Survey can help build a clearer picture of the skills that remain difficult to access locally.

What is the longest your organisation has waited to fill a critical role?

Add your experience before the survey closes on 16 September 2026: https://bit.ly/4tSp4dj

Strong partnerships are shaping the future of mining.Xpatweb, represented by Keri Culver, Senior Immigration Consultant,...
07/09/2026

Strong partnerships are shaping the future of mining.

Xpatweb, represented by Keri Culver, Senior Immigration Consultant, attended the inaugural AAMEG & ABCSA Electra Mining Sundowner at the Johannesburg Country Club during Electra Mining Africa.

The event brought together leaders from the Australian and African mining and services sectors to exchange industry insights, build business connections and discuss opportunities for collaboration.

During this valuable event, Keri connected with Derrick Goh, Senior Sales Manager: Wear & Structural at Bisalloy, and John Atiamoah, Business Development Manager for West Africa at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission.

Events such as these strengthen business connections between Australia and Africa and support continued collaboration across the mining and resources sector.

For years, engineering has remained one of the skills South African employers have struggled most to source. Preliminary...
07/09/2026

For years, engineering has remained one of the skills South African employers have struggled most to source. Preliminary findings from the Xpatweb 2026 Critical Skills Survey now point to a significant shift, with ICT specialists moving into the top spot.

Demand is also growing across AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and data-related roles, reflecting how quickly South Africa’s skills landscape is changing.

On Thursday, 10 September, Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of Xpatweb, will unpack these emerging trends on HOT 102.7 FM and discuss what employers are telling us about the skills they cannot readily source locally.

Have your say before the survey closes and participate in the Xpatweb 2026 Critical Skills Survey: https://bit.ly/4tSp4dj

07/09/2026

South Africa’s immigration system is entering a period of significant change, with greater digitisation, improved efficiency, and access to global skills forming part of the vision for its future.

Following Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber’s keynote at the Xpatweb Global Mobility Conference, Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director at Xpatweb, reflects on why these matters for businesses employing international talent.

With immigration playing a greater role in skills strategy, investment, and South Africa’s ability to compete globally for talent, businesses need to keep sight of what could be coming next.

Watch the full podcast for a closer look at the Minister’s vision and what could lie ahead for South African immigration: https://bit.ly/4xDmQBb

Cannot find the skills your organisation needs to grow?You are not alone. Employers across South Africa continue to face...
07/09/2026

Cannot find the skills your organisation needs to grow?

You are not alone. Employers across South Africa continue to face mounting challenges in attracting and retaining specialised talent.

Join Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of Xpatweb, on 15 September 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00 (SA Time) as she reveals the preliminary findings of the 2026 Critical Skills Survey.

Marisa is the BUSA "Business Unity South Africa" appointed representative on the Minister of Home Affairs’ Immigration Advisory Board (IAB) and works directly with business leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to address South Africa's most pressing talent planning challenges.

The webinar will give HR, talent acquisition, mobility and business leaders an opportunity to compare their organisation’s experience with the trends emerging from employers across the country.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4qUTFa7

When local recruitment does not produce the specialist your business needs, looking internationally can become an import...
07/09/2026

When local recruitment does not produce the specialist your business needs, looking internationally can become an important way to access scarce expertise.

For employers experiencing genuine skills shortages, access to international talent can help address immediate business requirements and, where properly structured, support the transfer of knowledge and skills to local teams.

Understanding when international recruitment may be necessary starts with credible evidence of where local skills gaps exist.

The 2026 Critical Skills Survey gives employers the opportunity to share that experience.

Has your organisation ever looked internationally because the skills you needed were difficult to find locally?

Have your say before 16 September 2026: https://bit.ly/4tSp4dj

South Africa’s immigration landscape is entering a period of significant change, but what could this mean in practice fo...
04/09/2026

South Africa’s immigration landscape is entering a period of significant change, but what could this mean in practice for businesses and international talent?

Following Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber’s keynote at the Xpatweb Global Mobility Conference in July 2026, Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director at Xpatweb, reflects on the vision shared for a more modern, digital and efficient immigration system.

With global skills, investment and improved immigration processes firmly in focus, businesses need to understand not only where the system stands today, but where it could be heading.

Watch the full podcast as Marisa unpacks the key themes from the Minister’s keynote and what employers, international professionals, and investors should be watching: https://bit.ly/4idpKYv

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