Advice on finding a job in Cape Town

Hi there sreekarmoganty,

I am an British expat living in Cape Town and I moved here almost 3 years ago now. 

From my experience, I found job portals were quite a good source for finding out about jobs. I got a fair few calls from jobs that I applied for online. However, I do think it helps to be in the country as most employers wanted to interview candidates quite quickly. I found it hard to schedule interviews before I arrived. There is no harm in trying though - it is always useful to make contacts before you arrive and you never know there might be an opening somewhere down the line. Also, remember that already having a visa in place will give you an advantage over other foreigners.

That being said, in Cape Town it does help to have contacts and networking will be a key factor in your success. Once you get here, try and meet up with others working in your field. Often the best source of information comes from other expats who have been in your shoes.

For a bit more information on Cape Town's job market check out the Expat Arrivals page on Working in Cape Town.

Good Luck,

Shantalie

It's definitely worth making contact with recruitment agents in Cape Town, who will be able to offer advice about what you need to do. Good job portals for IT-related work include bizcommunity.co.za and careerjunction.co.za - both these sites also list recruitment agents in Cape Town so it's a good place to start.

Good luck with your move!

Hey Shantalie, Thanks a lot for your reply. Appreciated for the quick response. I am working on contacts and hopefully get some one. If possible you can suggest me from your network (if you are okay with it, dont mind, Im just asking like that. I really dnt knw any one). Thanks again for the help and support. Have a nice day ahead.. Sreeakr Moganty.

Hi Catherine, Thanks for the support. Yes, I do agree with you. Talking with job agents would make my job easy to find a job. Really happy for the replies from you guys !! Cheers....

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