Due to the country’s rapid growth and the demand for skilled workers, the Netherlands is becoming an attractive destination for South African professionals. According to Tax Consulting South Africa, the country’s largest independent tax firm, the demand for highly-skilled individuals is expected to continue to rise.
According to a report released by the CBS in 2022, South Africa was one of the top 10 countries that the Netherlands used to send its nationals in 2021. Almost 2,000 individuals from South Africa moved to the country in that year. As the labor market in the Netherlands continues to tighten, the number of jobs that are available for candidates has increased. The skills that are in demand are those in areas such as engineering, information technology, financial services, and management.
To work and live in the Netherlands, foreign nationals must have a Highly Skilled Migrant Residence permit. This type of visa is available to individuals who are considered to be able to contribute to the country’s knowledge-based economy. According to Tax Consulting South Africa, a job contract should not be less than that of a Dutch national. In addition, certain salary criteria must be met. For instance, if a candidate is over 30 years old, the minimum gross salary that the Netherlands-based position requires must be 62,726 a year. On the other hand, if they are below 30, the employee should earn a minimum gross salary of 45,995 annually.
The number of job advertisements related to various engineering-related professions in the Netherlands has increased significantly. Most of these ads are for positions in mechanical, electrical, industrial, and biomedical engineering. In addition to these, other areas of interest include healthcare, construction, and solar installation. Due to the country’s rapid growth and the need for skilled workers, the Netherlands is becoming an attractive destination for South African professionals.
According to Naidoo, a South African recruitment consultant, candidates must thoroughly research the various aspects of the country and the Netherlands before they make a decision to move to the country.
