While unemployment is high, a telling indicator of job opportunities is the country's graduate unemployment rate, which is just 2.9 per cent.
Salaries are lower than in Western Europe but this is offset by the significantly higher standard of living and lower cost of living.
Benefits are in-line with best practise around the world.
Value-added tax is levied at a flat rate of 14% with no exceptions.
There are three types of permit: for employees; for those setting up a business on their own; and for those setting up a partnership. Applications for work permits can be made in your home country or in South Africa; they’re initially granted for a maximum of a year but can be extended and they’re regarded as a kind of temporary residence permit. More information can be found on the Public Services website.
