Work Permit South Africa Podcast
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Why SA Employers Are Hiring Abroad | Xpatweb 2026 Critical Skills Survey
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In this discussion, Riana de Lange (Journalist) is joined by Marisa Jacobs (Managing Director of Xpatweb) to unpack the Xpatweb 2026 Critical Skills Survey findings.
This discussion explores:
00:00 – Global Skills Shortages and Why They Matter
01:25 – What the Xpatweb 2026 Critical Skills Survey Measures
03:05 – The Top 10 Occupations and New Entries
06:30 – AI Skills and What Employers Are Looking For
09:45 – Management and Soft Skills Shortages
14:31 – The Business Impact of Skills Shortages
19:28 – Work Visas and Immigration Challenges
23:52 – South Africa's National Critical Skills List
29:58 – Career Advice for Students and School Leavers
32:03 – Is South Africa Doing Enough to Address Skills Shortages?
Watch the full discussion to understand what these findings mean for employers, professionals and those planning their future careers.
Explore the full Xpatweb 2026 Critical Skills Survey results: https://bit.ly/3UviNZr
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People on this episode
Aadil Wadee
HostAadil Wadee
Host
Marisa Jacobs (Managing Director & NEDLAC Business Representative for Immigration)
Host
Work Permit South Africa
Host
Aadil Wadee (Senior Immigration Specialist)
Co-host
Jaco Brits (Senior Immigration Specialist
Co-host
Keri Culver (Senior Immigration Specialist
Co-host