Hi my name is Rudolf van Wyk, I don't have a degree, but the experts told me if I can get a joboffer from Canada, I stand a pretty good chance on my experience in the restaurant business. sorry Im from south Africa, is there anyone with advise or that can help me find work. I am married and have one child of two years old. please can someone help me.
can someone help me (South Africa)
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steph816
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- Dec 21, 2009
- 3
- Visa Office......
- Pretoria
- Job Offer........
- Pre-Assessed..
- App. Filed.......
- 01-05-2011
- AOR Received.
- 01-06-2011
- File Transfer...
- 13-06-2011 VO began processing 06-10-2011
- Med's Request
- 10-01-2012
- Med's Done....
- 22-01-2011, 27-02-2012
- Interview........
- 23-05-2012
- Passport Req..
- 19-06-2012
- VISA ISSUED...
- 06-07-2012
- LANDED..........
- 20-07-2012
What kind of job... A waiter? Bartender? Very easy to find jobs as waiters. But u get minimum wage plus tips. Great if you work in a high end restaurant or very busy one. You need a work visa though, and there is no restaurant that will pay for your visa in order for you to come and be a waiter....it is easy to find people here to fill that job so they won't spend resources on a foreigner.
But if you're a trained chef for example, you might have to upgrade here and then look for work after that. If you have lots of experience then someone may hire you outright, but again, they won't be paying for your visa....it is a long process and they can just as easily find locals to fill the position.
If you just wanted to move to Canada, then you wild have to apply on your own, them move here and find a job afterwards, but that is a 2 year process, p,us you would want to bring your wife and child.
It isn't easy, but long term you would have more stability and security for your young family, than perhaps what you have in SA at the moment. Lots to think about but weigh your options carefully!
But if you're a trained chef for example, you might have to upgrade here and then look for work after that. If you have lots of experience then someone may hire you outright, but again, they won't be paying for your visa....it is a long process and they can just as easily find locals to fill the position.
If you just wanted to move to Canada, then you wild have to apply on your own, them move here and find a job afterwards, but that is a 2 year process, p,us you would want to bring your wife and child.
It isn't easy, but long term you would have more stability and security for your young family, than perhaps what you have in SA at the moment. Lots to think about but weigh your options carefully!
steph816
Star Member
- Dec 21, 2009
- 3
- Visa Office......
- Pretoria
- Job Offer........
- Pre-Assessed..
- App. Filed.......
- 01-05-2011
- AOR Received.
- 01-06-2011
- File Transfer...
- 13-06-2011 VO began processing 06-10-2011
- Med's Request
- 10-01-2012
- Med's Done....
- 22-01-2011, 27-02-2012
- Interview........
- 23-05-2012
- Passport Req..
- 19-06-2012
- VISA ISSUED...
- 06-07-2012
- LANDED..........
- 20-07-2012
Hm.. well that's a tough one, but if you were coming in on a work visa, then normally, the employer would start the process and also, they would have to show that the job could not be filled by a Canadian - unless it's a skilled trade that is sort of exempt from that, but i'm not entirely sure if restaurant manager is in that category. If they are serious about hiring you, then they would know more about the visa process....it's worth looking into if they offered you a job already.......on the plus side, there are loads of south african shops in major cities in canada, so you will not miss out on your favourite foods from home!! good luck!