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Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002)

Notices

Specific Professional Categories and Specific Occupational Classes

Notice No. 605 of 2009

 

Notice No. 605

25 May 2009

GG 32261

 

Department of Home Affairs

 

I, Ms N N Mapisa-Nqakula, MP, Minister of Home Affairs have, in terms of section 19(1) of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002), determined the quotas for specific professional categories or specific occupational classes in the Schedule.

 

Schedule

Generic Occupation

Specific professional category/

Specific occupational class

Requirements

Applicable Quota

Information and Organisation Professionals

Actuaries and risk assessors

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

500

Agricultural economists

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

500

Statisticians

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

500

Economists

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

500

Manufacturing and Construction Engineering Professionals

Chemical and Materials Engineers

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

200

Civil Engineers

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

1 000

Structural Engineers

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

150

Aeronautical Engineers

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

500

Aircraft maintenance Engineers

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

500

Avionics Engineers

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

250

Electrical and Electronic Engineers

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

500

Industrial Engineers

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

100

Mechanical Engineers

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority. Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

100

Mining Engineers

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

100

Quality Engineers and Inspectors

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

250

Specialist Pipe Engineering and Manufacturing

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

500

Natural and Physical Science Professionals

Astronomers

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

200

Astrophysicists

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

200

Atmospheric Physicists

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

200

Space Scientists

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

200

Chemists, Analytical Chemists and Industrial Chemists

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

100

Agricultural and forestry Scientists

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

500

Bioengineers and Biotechnologists

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

500

Food Technologists

Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

100

Geologists

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

100

Geophysicists

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

150

Veterinarians

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

250

Biomedical Engineers and Technicians

Clinical & Biomedical Engineers and Technologists

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

5 000

Health Professionals

Research and Development Pharmacologists

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

300

Education Professionals

School Teachers (Maths, Science, Design & Technology specialisations)

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

2 000

Education Planners

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

50

Agricultural and Science Technicians

Agricultural Science Technicians

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

5 000

Science Technicians

Earth Science Technicians

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

250

Biological Science Technicians

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

1 000

Building and Engineering Technicians

Civil Engineering Draftspersons, Technicians and Technologists

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

1 500

Electrical engineering draftspersons and technicians

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

500

Electronics Technicians

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

250

Mechanical engineering draughtspersons and technicians

 

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

250

Hydraulics and Pneumatics Technicians

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

250

Industrial/Product Development technologists and Testers

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

1 000

Autotronics Technicians

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

350

Mechatronics Technicians

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

150

Aircraft and avionics Technicians including maintenance technicians and aviation specific design and machining technologies

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

1 000

Manufacturing and Process Technicians

Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

150

Fabrications Engineering Trades Workers

Sheet metal trades workers

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

500

Structural steel and welding trades workers (Coded welders)

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

1 500

Boilermakers

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

500

Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers

Metal fitters and machinists

(mechanical builders)

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

500

Fitter and Turner

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

500

Precision metal trades workers and toolmakers

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

1 500

Millwrights and mechatronics trade workers

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

800

Electro-technology & tele-communication trades workers

Electricians

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

150

Jewellers

Jewellery designers

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

250

Information & Communication Technology

Network and support professionals

Proof of formal qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Registration with relevant professional body where applicable.
At least 5 years relevant experience

500

 

 

Ms NN Mapisa-Nqakula, MP

Minister of Home Affairs