Nokwanda Kambuwa
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AHK Southern Africa in collaboration with our member company, Xpatweb, invites you to an informative session:
"Employing Foreign Nationals in South Africa: Immigration, Skills & Tax Considerations – What Business Needs to Know"
As businesses increasingly operate in a global environment, understanding the legal and regulatory requirements surrounding the employment of foreign nationals is essential.
Join us for an insightful session with Xpatweb, where industry experts will unpack key considerations for businesses, including immigration requirements, skills and employment considerations, and tax implications when employing foreign nationals in South Africa.
This session is an excellent opportunity for businesses, HR professionals, finance teams and decision-makers to gain practical insights and ensure they are better equipped to navigate the complexities of employing foreign talent.
We invite you to join us and benefit from this valuable discussion.
📅 Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
🕐 Time: 10:00 - 11:30
📍 Platform: MS Teams
Register now and equip your business with the knowledge to navigate the employment of foreign nationals with greater confidence.
About Xpatweb
Xpatweb is South Africa’s premium, independent immigration and global mobility service provider, delivering tailored solutions to corporate and multinational employers. Its integrated service model brings together immigration, tax, legal and remuneration expertise, providing a single point of access to specialist support throughout the international mobility journey. From work visas and immigration compliance to expatriate tax planning, Xpatweb helps businesses navigate the requirements of employing and managing foreign nationals in South Africa. Its multidisciplinary team aligns solutions with each client’s business needs. Through employer research and immigration policy engagement, Xpatweb also contributes insights into critical skills shortages and national workforce priorities.
About Presenters
Speaker 1: Marisa Jacobs - Managing Director of Xpatweb & Immigration Advisory Board (IAB) Member appointed by the Honourable Minister of Home Affairs, Representing Organised Business
Marisa Jacobs is the Managing Director of Xpatweb, the premium immigration practice in South Africa. Recognised as an industry specialist in all work visa categories, Marisa’s Critical Skills Survey was instrumental in validating the 2021 Critical Skills List.
She is the Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) appointed representative on the Minister of Home Affairs’ Immigration Advisory Board (IAB), which was formally re-established on 01 April 2025. Her role within the IAB includes engaging with key stakeholders across the private sector to ensure that business perspectives are meaningfully incorporated into the Board’s deliberations.
She also serves on BUSA and NEDLAC, while actively overseeing the practice on a day-to-day basis. With extensive experience in expatriate management, Marisa’s expertise extends beyond work visas. She pioneered the development of the Immigration Tracker, now widely adopted by South Africa’s largest expatriate employers.
Marisa’s solution-based methodologies include managing confidential payrolls for various expatriate groups, navigating SARS tax directives and rulings, securing Reserve Bank clearances for expatriates, and providing optimal banking solutions. Her profound passion for work visa matters is evident through her daily interactions with senior immigration officials and executives worldwide.
Speaker 2: Bronwin Richards – Team Lead: Tax Technical
Bronwin is an admitted attorney specialising in corporate and employment tax, with a particular focus on PAYE, fringe benefits and international tax compliance, and leads TCSAS's Tax Technical Unit, providing advisory opinions, technical analysis and SARS engagement across the firm's client base.