1.       Home Affairs Directive 29 of 2011 refers

Due to a recent change in interpretation by the Chief Director of Permits at the Department of Home Affairs Head Office in South Africa, a directive has been issued regarding the issuance of section 11(2) visitor's visas/permits.

The Directive confirms that a section 11(2) visitor's visa/permit will be considered as a once off, non-renewable visa/permit that addresses an immediate short term or urgent need for a limited duration of work activity that cannot be met by an application for a work permit.

Furthermore, should an applicant wish to obtain a section 11(2) visitor's visa/permit, an application must be made in writing to the Director-General by the entity for which the applicant will be rendering services to confirm why such person cannot apply for a work permit and the reasons why the limited duration work envisaged is necessary and urgent.

Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) is currently communicating with the Department of Home Affairs regarding the implementation of this Directive and implications thereof. We are aware that certain South African Missions abroad have implemented the Directive and as a result are no longer accepting section 11(2) visitor's visa applications. As a result, these Missions have requested that the assignees affected apply for and obtain the required work permit to South Africa.

This Directive has been distributed to all ports of entry, South African Missions abroad and regional offices of the Department of Home Affairs for immediate implementation.

2.  Appointment of foreigners

Please note that no one without a legal permit from the Department of Home Affairs is allowed to work with or without remuneration.

3.   Appointments/Claims  

3.1 End of tax year

Everyone who still wants remuneration in this tax year need to have their appointments finalised before the end of the tax year on 29 February. This means that applications need to reach the HR offices as soon as possible.

3.2  Deadlines for submission

We would like to remind you that the documentation for part-time appointments needs to be submitted no later than the 15^th of the month before appointment. Attached are the most recent bank and personal details forms that need to be used.

A claims form must be completed and a copy of your ID attached and this needs to reach the faculty HR offices by the second last work day of the month.

3.3   Approval of appointments

No staff member or head of department may make promises of employment to prospective employees. All appointments must first be approved by the dean or acting dean after which the HR offices will send a letter of appointment. This procedure also applies to part-time staff who work on a claims basis.    

3.4   Appointment compensation

Please use the approved rates and not market-related or negotiated rates. Please contact the HR offices concerning this matter.

4.  Dependent children studying at the University

4.1.      Attached please find the discount on class fees form. Please complete the form and bring it to the HR offices.

4.2.        You are reminded to please inform your medical aid that your child is still studying. Attached please find the Bestmed2 form. Please complete sections 1, 2, 3, 6.1 and sign at 14. Please send this form as well as the child’s proof of registration to the faculty HR offices.