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Why People Come to South Africa - To seek better life - To join family members - To escape poverty or danger - To find work to support families back home What is an Illegal Worker? - Someone who didn't enter through official ports - Someone doing different work than what their visa allows - Someone working without a proper work permit Rules for Employers - It's illegal to hire foreigners without work permits - Employers (not workers) get punished for breaking this law - Fines range from R7,000 to R50,000 per illegal worker - Employers can go to jail for up to 12 months - Home Affairs does surprise workplace inspections Legal Facts to Know - Foreign workers still have labor rights even if illegal - Employers cannot fire workers just because their visa expired - Spouses of visa holders must get their own work visas - Accepting a job offer or signing a contract without a visa is not illegal Types of Work Visas Available 1. General work visa 2. Intra-company transfer visa 3. Critical Skills visa 4. Corporate Workers visa Special Note for Zimbabwean Workers - ZEP visas are not being renewed - 12-month grace period to get proper visas - Must get valid work permits or leave South Africa What Happens When Caught - Department of Home Affairs investigates companies - Higher fines if employer helped with fake documents or housing - Punishment depends on if employer knew worker was illegal Rights of Illegal Workers - Can still report problems to CCMA - Can get compensation if mistreated, but not job reinstatement Recommended Actions - Visit on tourist visa first to explore job options - Verify all work permits before hiring - Get help from immigration consultants - Don't try to hide illegal workers How can we help you , please email us to info@samigration.com whatsapp message me on: +27 82 373 8415, where are you now? check our website : www.samigration.com Please rate us by clinking on this links : Sa Migration Visas https://g.page/SAMigration?gm |
