Classification of Occupation/Critical Skill Requirements ...

1 IMMIGRATION ACT, 2002(Act No. 13 of 2002)[Sections 19(4), read with Regulation 19(5)]SKILLS OR QUALIFICATIONS DETERMINED TO BE CRITICAL FOR THE REPUBLIC OFSOUTH AFRICA IN RELATION TO AN APPLICATION FOR CRITICAL SKILLS VISA ORPERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMITI, Mr MKN Gigaba, MP, Minister of Home Affairs, hereby, in terms of sections 19(4) and27(a)(ii) of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002), determine the following skills orqualifications to be critical for the Republic of South Africa in relation to an application for acritical skills visa or permanent residence permit: Classification ofEducation SubjectMatterOccupation/Critical SkillRequirementsAgriculture,Agricultura lAgricultural EngineerAgricultural ScientistConfirmation in writing from theOperations andRelated SciencesForestry Technicianaccredited professional body,council or board recognised bySAQA or any relevantgovernment Departmentconfirming the skills orqualifications of the applicant andappropriate post qualificationexperienceProof of application for certificate12No.

2 37716 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 3 JUNE 2014 This gazette is also available free online at 4593 June 2014of registration with the accreditedprofessional body, council orboard recognised by SAQAP roof of evaluation of the foreignqualification by SAQA translatedby a sworn translator into one ofthe official languages of of employment within 12months after obtaining CriticalSkills work visa in a form of anemployment contract specifyingthe occupation and capacity inwhich the foreigner shall ShearerProof of employment in a form ofan employment contractspecifying the occupation andcapacity in which the foreignershall be and theArchitectConfirmation in writing from theBuilt EnvironmentConstruction ProjectManageraccredited professional body.

3 Council or board recognised byLand SurveyorSAQA or any relevantQuantity Surveyorgovernment DepartmentUrban and RegionalPlannerconfirming the skills orqualifications of the applicant andappropriate post qualificationexperienceProof of application for certificateof registration with the accreditedprofessional body, council orboard recognised by of evaluation of the foreignqualification by SAQA translatedby a sworn translator into one ofthe official languages of theSTAATSKOERANT, 3 JUNIE 2014No. 3771613 This gazette is also available free online at of employment within 12months after obtaining CriticalSkills work visa in a form of anemployment contract specifyingthe occupation and capacity inwhich the foreigner shall , EconomicsActuaries and RiskConfirmation in writing from theand ManagementAssessorsaccredited professional body,StudiesCorporate Generalcouncil or board recognised byManagerSAQA or any relevantExternal Auditorgovernment DepartmentFinancial InvestmentAdvisorconfirming the skills orqualifications of the applicant andappropriate post qualificationexperienceProof of application for certificateof registration with the accreditedprofessional body.

4 Council orboard recognised by SAQAP roof of evaluation of the foreignqualification by SAQA translatedby a sworn translator into one ofthe official languages of of employment within 12months after obtaining CriticalSkills work visa in a form of anemployment contract specifyingthe occupation and capacity inwhich the foreigner shall Solution SpecialistConfirmation in writing from theCommunication &CISCO Engineersaccredited professional body,TechnologySolutions Architects incouncil or board recognised byTelecommunications andSAQA or any relevantICTgovernment Department14No. 37716 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 3 JUNE 2014 This gazette is also available free online at Developers(PHP, Perl, Java )Network AnalystIT Security SpecialistSystem IntegrationSpecialistEnterprise Architectureconfirming the skills orqualifications of the applicant andappropriate post qualificationexperienceProof of application for certificateof registration with the accreditedData Centre Operationsprofessional body, council orNetwork Specialistboard recognised by SAQA(Security)Database SpecialistsProof of evaluation of the foreignMicrosoft SystemEngineersqualification by SAQA translatedNetwork Controllersby a sworn translator into one ofAV Specialists (Anti-virus)

5 The official languages of theDesktop support of employment within 12months after obtaining CriticalSkills work visa in a form of anemployment contract specifyingthe occupation and capacity inwhich the foreigner shall EngineerConfirmation in writing from theMetallurgical EngineerChemical Engineeraccredited professional body,council or board recognised byCivil EngineerSAQA or any relevantElectrical Engineergovernment DepartmentElectrical InstallationInspectorElectronics Engineerconfirming the skills orqualifications of the applicant andGeologistappropriate post qualificationIndustrial and ProductionexperienceEngineersIndustrial DesignerProof of application for certificateManufacturing Managersof registration with the accreditedMaterials Engineerprofessional body.

6 Council orMechanical Engineerboard recognised by SAQAM ining EngineerProduction/OperationsManagerProo f of evaluation of the foreignqualification by SAQA translatedQuality Systems Managerby a sworn translator into one ofResearch andthe official languages of theDevelopment ManagerSTAATSKOERANT, 3 JUNIE 2014No. 3771615 This gazette is also available free online at 's EngineerTelecommunicationsEngineersElect rical EngineeringTechnologistEnergy EngineeringTechnologistMechanical EngineeringTechnologistMetallurgical EngineeringTechnologistMining of employment within 12months after obtaining CriticalSkills work visa in a form of anemployment contract specifyingthe occupation and capacity inwhich the foreigner shall Conditioning andMechanical ServicesPlumberAutomotive ElectricianAutomotive MotorMechanicBoiler MakerChemical EngineeringTechnologistCivil EngineeringTechnologistDiesel MechanicElectronics EngineeringTechnologistFitter and TurnerMaterials EngineeringTechnologistMechatronics

7 TechnicianMetal FabricatorPhysical and EngineeringScience TechniciansPressure WelderStructural PlasterToolmakerHealth ProfessionsMedical SuperintendentConfirmation in writing from theand Related Clinical/Public Health Manageraccredited professional body,SciencesPublic Health Physiciancouncil or board recognised byGeneral and SpecialistSAQA or any relevantMedical PractitionerHospital Pharmacistgovernment DepartmentNursing Professionalsconfirming the skills orVeterinarianqualifications of the applicant and16No. 37716 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 3 JUNE 2014 This gazette is also available free online at Nurse (childand family health)Retail Pharmacistappropriate post qualificationexperienceProof of application for certificateof registration with the accreditedprofessional body, council orboard recognised by SAQAP roof of evaluation of the foreignqualification by SAQA translatedby a sworn translator into one ofthe official languages of of employment within 12months after obtaining CriticalSkills work visa in a form of anemployment contract specifyingthe occupation and capacity inwhich the foreigner shall and EarthEnvironmental EngineersConfirmation in writing from theSciencesEnvironmental ManagerIndustrial Pharmacistaccredited professional body.

8 Council or board recognised byAcquatic ScientistSAQA or any relevantAnimal Scientistgovernment DepartmentAdvanced CompositesEngineeringconfirming the skills orArchaelogical /qualifications of the applicant andPaleontological Specialistappropriate post qualificationBioeconomistexperienceBioch emistsBioinformaticianProof of application for certificateBioinformaticistof registration with the accreditedBiological Scientistprofessional body, council orBotanical Scientistboard recognised by ScientistComputational BiologistProof of evaluation of the foreignEnvironmental Scientistqualification by SAQA translatedEcological Scientistby a sworn translator into one ofFood Scientistthe official languages of theEngineering SpecialistProof of employment within 12 STAATSKOERANT, 3 JUNIE 2014No.

9 3771617 This gazette is also available free online at Technologistand TechnicianMarine BioscientistMaterials ScientistMetallurgical ScientistMetrologyMicrobiological ScientistPolymer ScientistProtein ScientistSeismologistSoil ScientistToxicology ScientistWater Resource Scientistmonths after obtaining CriticalSkills work visa in a form of anemployment contract specifyingthe occupation and capacity inwhich the foreigner shall there is no employmentcontract, proof of financial meansevery 12 months for theremainder of the validity of andAssociateProfessionalsLand and engineeringsurveyorsElectronic EngineeringTechnicianMaterials EngineeringTechnologistElectrical EngineeringTechnicianSafety, Health,Environment and QualityPractitionerDraughtspersonMechani cal EngineeringTechnicianChemical EngineeringTechnicianOrganisation and MethodsAnalyst (incl.)

10 Scheduler,estimator)Surveying TechnicianGeomatics TechnicianQuantity SurveyingTechnicianCivil EngineeringTechnicianMaterials Engineer Non-destructive Testing (NDT)Materials EngineeringTechnician - RoadmaterialsConfirmation in writing from theaccredited professional body,council or board recognised bySAQA or any relevantgovernment Departmentconfirming the skills orqualifications of the applicant andappropriate post qualificationexperienceProof of application for certificateof registration with the accreditedprofessional body, council orboard recognised by SAQAP roof of evaluation of the foreignqualification by SAQA translatedby a sworn translator into one ofthe official languages of of employment within 12months after obtaining CriticalSkills work visa in a form of anemployment contract specifyingthe occupation and capacity inwhich the foreigner shall be18No.