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- Job Opportunities In Dubai
In todays day and age many South Africans are thinking of finding greener pastures, and are looking for job opportunities abroad. Australia and New Zealand are popular destinations, but gaining entry into these countries is very difficult, and becoming even more so. This is where job opportunities in Dubai and other destinations in the United Arab Emirates comes in. There is a myriad of job opportunities and very little red tape associated with living and working there.
Job opportunities for South Africans abound in Dubai and the surrounding United Arab Emirates (abbreviated as UAE) and there is a large South African expatriate community residing in this part of the world. Saffers, as they are generally known as, number anywhere between 40 000 and 100 000, and it is quite often commented that it looks as if South Africans are invading Dubai. The reasons for this are many, but the crime-free living conditions and excellent remuneration are big factors.
The various job opportunities in Dubai are in many diverse sectors such as construction, hospitality, financial services, medicine, entertainmedent, management and education. Lifeguards from Durban work the beaches and with English teachers from countries where English is spoken as a native tongue being highly prized and very well compensated you’ll find lots of South African English teachers around. South Africans in general are highly prized because of their excellent work ethics and high skill levels.
Dubai is a tax haven, with no income tax being levied on your earnings. This factor is one of the major reasons for the enormous growth in Dubai and the rest of the UAE, with job opportunities abounding as a result. No income tax is definitely a big bonus, as you get to keep all your earnings. Now the big question that begs to be answered is what the requirements are for working in Dubai.
First of all you need to be sponsored by a Dubai based company in order to be issued a valid work permit by the Dubai government. You will not get a work permit without
this sponsorship, but you are guaranteed a work permit if you’ve got the job and the sponsorship with it.Hill Appointments is actively recruiting staff for job opportunities in Dubai, and after the initial vetting process you will be further interviewed by the Dubai based companies, with the employer usually paying for all airfares and associated costs.
This goes for relocation too, with the employer usually offering free accommodation as part of the package.The norm is for twelve month contracts, and depending on the job description this contract will be reviewed and renewed annually. Construction and project management positions will usually be for the duration of the project. Longer term employment is also available, so do check back regularly for job opportunities in Dubai and the rest of the UAE.
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