Opinion / Columnist
Zimbabwe Special Permits update
21 Jan 2015 at 08:59hrs | Views
A message is circulating saying Zimbabweans who don't have permits can apply for Work Permit before end of February without giving people the full and correct information. To help those asking about the whatsapp message I need to correct 2 things about the message.
1. February has 28 days so 30 February so the date on the message cannot be true. These permits are General Work Visa and can be applied anytime by anyone
2. You will get the Permit if you qualify with Documents required.
I have copied some of the requirements below. So if you have these then apply.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Duly completed online form. Handwritten forms will not be accepted by Department of Home Affairs.
- A medical report.
- A radiological report.
- Police clearance certificates in respect of applicants 18 years and older, in respect of all countries where person resided one year or longer since having attained the age of 18.
- A vaccination certificate, if required by the Act.
- A written undertaking by the employer accepting responsibility for the costs related to the deportation of the applicant and his or her dependent family members, should it become necessary.
- A written undertaking by the employer to ensure that the passport of his or her employee is valid at all times for the duration of his or her employment
- A certificate by the Department of Labour confirming that-
- Despite diligent search, the prospective employer has been unable to find a suitable candidate with qualifications or skills and experience equivalent to those of the applicant;
- The applicant has experience and skills in line with the job offer;
- The salary and benefits of the applicant is not inferior to the average salary and benefits of citizens or employees occupying similar positions in the Republic;
- A contract of employment stipulating the conditions of employment and signed by both the employer and the applicant in line with the labour standards was submitted;
- Proof of qualifications evaluated by SAQA and translated by a sworn translator into one of the official languages of the Republic was submitted, if required; and
- Full particulars of the employer, including, if applicable, proof of registration of the business with the Commission on Intellectual Property and Companies (CIPC) was provided.
- An undertaking by the employer to inform the Director-General should the applicant not comply with the Act, or is no longer in the employ of such employer, or is employed in a different capacity or role.
- If required by law, proof of registration with the relevant accredited professional body, council or board
1. February has 28 days so 30 February so the date on the message cannot be true. These permits are General Work Visa and can be applied anytime by anyone
2. You will get the Permit if you qualify with Documents required.
I have copied some of the requirements below. So if you have these then apply.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Duly completed online form. Handwritten forms will not be accepted by Department of Home Affairs.
- A medical report.
- A radiological report.
- Police clearance certificates in respect of applicants 18 years and older, in respect of all countries where person resided one year or longer since having attained the age of 18.
- A vaccination certificate, if required by the Act.
- A written undertaking by the employer accepting responsibility for the costs related to the deportation of the applicant and his or her dependent family members, should it become necessary.
- A written undertaking by the employer to ensure that the passport of his or her employee is valid at all times for the duration of his or her employment
- A certificate by the Department of Labour confirming that-
- Despite diligent search, the prospective employer has been unable to find a suitable candidate with qualifications or skills and experience equivalent to those of the applicant;
- The applicant has experience and skills in line with the job offer;
- The salary and benefits of the applicant is not inferior to the average salary and benefits of citizens or employees occupying similar positions in the Republic;
- A contract of employment stipulating the conditions of employment and signed by both the employer and the applicant in line with the labour standards was submitted;
- Proof of qualifications evaluated by SAQA and translated by a sworn translator into one of the official languages of the Republic was submitted, if required; and
- Full particulars of the employer, including, if applicable, proof of registration of the business with the Commission on Intellectual Property and Companies (CIPC) was provided.
- An undertaking by the employer to inform the Director-General should the applicant not comply with the Act, or is no longer in the employ of such employer, or is employed in a different capacity or role.
- If required by law, proof of registration with the relevant accredited professional body, council or board
Source - Patient Gomba
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