Immigration Directive No. 10 of 2024 / Third Amendment Regulations (Gazette No. 51416)active

Points-Based System Implementation for Work Visas

Minister of Home AffairsIssued: 9 October 2024Effective: 9 October 2024Gazette: 51416

Summary

Introduces mandatory Points-Based System (PBS) requiring minimum 100 points for General Work and Critical Skills Work Visas.

Full Detail

All General Work Visa and Critical Skills Work Visa applications are now adjudicated under a Points-Based System requiring a minimum of 100 points. OFFICIAL PBS SCORING (from Gazette 51416): - Occupation on Critical Skills List: 100 points (auto-qualifies) - NQF Level 9-10 qualification (Master's/Doctorate): 50 points - NQF Level 7-8 qualification (Bachelor's/Honours): 30 points - Salary above ZAR 976,194/year: 50 points - Salary ZAR 650,796-976,194/year: 20 points - 5-10 years work experience: 20 points - 10+ years work experience: 30 points - Offer from Trusted Employer Scheme member: 30 points - Proficiency in official SA language: 10 points Does NOT apply to Intra-Company Transfer Work Visas. Transitional: visas issued before this directive remain valid under original terms.

Impact on Applications

Fundamental change to work visa assessment. Replaces subjective assessment and DEL labour market test. Critical Skills List occupation auto-qualifies at 100 points.

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Affected Visa Types

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