KwaggaRSA
South African looking for information about Mauritius
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Registration: 09 April 2018
New Zealand's Low Salaries
Thanks for your input, Schaz. NZ$140k per annum is a low salary for anything below mid-level management. Read More
Contemplating a professor gig at NYU AD by ProfessorPappy
Hi everyone! I am new here in this forum. I am married with a 9 year old boy. I am actively researching an opportunity that has come up at NYU Abu Dhabi. They are looking for a Film and New Media professor to join their faculty. I am currently a ...
I got offered a professor role at one of the big international universities there. Went through the whole document verification process and all. Ultimately I decided not to go as the salary just did not make it worthwhile. The process was quite ... Read More
Decent Salary to Work in Cape Town by Vishal812
Hello Friends, I am from India and want to shift in Cape Town, South Africa. I have one offer from a multinational company of R30,000/month. Is this is a good salary for a couple to survive in Cape Town. I have heard the average living cost comes ...
For anyone reading this post in 2018, R30 000 is no longer anywhere near enough for a couple to live in Cape Town's city bowl. The influx of foreigners, the prevalence of AirBnB rentals and the large numbers of South Africans moving to Cape ... Read More
Potentially moving over to Wellington, New Zealand from South Africa
Did you accept the offer, Chelsea? Read More
fed-up with South africa , concidering New Zealand. Any info? by renierlummis
Im living in South Africa but want to move to New Zealand , would like some info on the living conditions , possibilities.
Renier, did you go to NZ? Read More
Moving to NZ permanently by venkindexpat
Hi all, Have read lot of posts here and can someone please guide me? 1) Understand that 160 points is required for EOI. 2) How to get the points in Area of absolute skills shortage? am confused. Any links or references? Is there any other way to ...
Please keep us updated on your progress. It may be helpful for others. Read More
Is 150 Points Enough to Secure Invitation to Apply?
A Facebook NZ immigration forum has indicated that 160 points is the current minimum to receive an invitation to apply from an expression of interest. It this correct? My wife and I both have masters degrees and more than sufficient work ... Read More
New Zealand's Low Salaries
From what I can tell from Seek and the like, salaries in New Zealand seem to be very poor. Certainly lower than in Australia and South Africa. I am looking in the management and marketing spaces. Perhaps it is different in other industries. What ... Read More
Are Millennial's Really Feckless? by GuestPoster195
Here's a thing. I know that people over a certain age tend to think that the young today are feckless, spoilt individuals with no sense of how the world works. I have to say that as a business owner of that certain age I have taken a contrarian ...
I have experienced the same in South Africa, Mark. We have been through countless millennials who simply don't seem to value work at all. I'm talking university educated people from varied backgrounds here. They show up late, sometimes ... Read More
Expat Salaries by LeRouxExpats
Can the local Mauritius companies offer similar salaries as the South African companies.The Mau salary guide says It manager earn 60 000 Mau. In SA you can earn 180 000 Mau and living costs are lower.
Squander may not be the correct term, but I get what you are saying. Read More
Expat Salaries by LeRouxExpats
Can the local Mauritius companies offer similar salaries as the South African companies.The Mau salary guide says It manager earn 60 000 Mau. In SA you can earn 180 000 Mau and living costs are lower.
Here is some CEO bench marking. As above, local variances will apply, but this gives an indication of the kind of range a CEO expects to be trading in. https://www1.salary.com/Chief-Executive-Officer-Salary.html Read More
Expat Salaries by LeRouxExpats
Can the local Mauritius companies offer similar salaries as the South African companies.The Mau salary guide says It manager earn 60 000 Mau. In SA you can earn 180 000 Mau and living costs are lower.
Here are some international benchmarks to give you a starting point. Clearly, local supply and demand will have an influence on the going rate. https://www1.salary.com/IT-Manager-Salaries.html Read More
Expat Salaries by LeRouxExpats
Can the local Mauritius companies offer similar salaries as the South African companies.The Mau salary guide says It manager earn 60 000 Mau. In SA you can earn 180 000 Mau and living costs are lower.
How much more expensive would you say Mauritius is than South Africa, Winston? My take is about 35%, but some put it at 25% and some 60% Read More
Expat Salaries by LeRouxExpats
Can the local Mauritius companies offer similar salaries as the South African companies.The Mau salary guide says It manager earn 60 000 Mau. In SA you can earn 180 000 Mau and living costs are lower.
That is true. Good executive, and CEOs, get paid by global standards in order to attract them, so one needs to look at global benchmarks when determining packages. CEOs tend to earn between 150 and 300 times what the average worker earns. Read More
Is 25,000 a good salary in Joburg for an Office Manager? by Augustine13
Hi All, I am looking at various roles and wondering if 25000 rand per month is a good salary for an Office Manager. I get to work from home so there is no travel involved. It does not include any benefits but I do get 2 weeks paid leave.
Numbeo is, unfortunately, not accurate. Read More
Is 25,000 a good salary in Joburg for an Office Manager? by Augustine13
Hi All, I am looking at various roles and wondering if 25000 rand per month is a good salary for an Office Manager. I get to work from home so there is no travel involved. It does not include any benefits but I do get 2 weeks paid leave.
That is not a good salary at all, however, the fact that you can work from home should make it a lot more appealing. Read More
recruiters/head hunters in South Africa
You can look on job sites like Career Junction, Pnet and Careers 24. You may find South African recruitment agencies to be a hindrance rather than a help though. Many are rude, don't return calls and will ask you to give them private and ... Read More
Recruitment/Hr consultancy/Job offering sites for south africa by ODAN
Hi All, I am a Graphic Designer by Profession. Living and working in Dubai. Is it possible getting job while you are not in south Africa? I heard it takes long for work permit? if so then employer maybe can hire someone else... DO anyone suggest ...
Career Junction Pnet Careers 24 Don't expect much help from South African recruiters...they don't follow up, request inappropriate personal information and are generally not pleasant to deal with. There are exceptions, of course. Read More
Moving to Mauritius - what to bring by Lizline
We will be moving to Mauritius soon as my husband was offered a job there. I will stay behind to tie up loose ends and pack. Please offer tips on what to bring? We understand many of the rental houses are furnished(we were told we will be given ...
The lower quote on the container is likely to be because it excludes some things included on the higher quote, such as door to door delivery. Read More
520 k per year enough salary in Joberg...? Advice please :) by nate1989
Hello, I am hoping for some advice as some of the threads are a little dated so not sure if the cost of living has changed... I have been offered a position with a yearly salary 520k zar in Joberg...after tax I work out this is aprox 31k take ...
It is possible, but it will not be a luxurious life. Taking the job to experience Africa is definitely worth doing though. Read More
What are the dos and don'ts of finding a job in South Africa?
The best websites to look at are: Career Junction PNet Careers 24 Be aware that recruiters in South Africa tend to be rude, ask inappropriate questions and won't return calls when they promise to. Unfortunate, but that is just the way it is. ... Read More
Over usage of Round-Up herbicide = Surge of cancer rate in Mauritius? by Aldeb@ran
I am sure most Mauritians have heard of Round-Up. For those who haven't, Round-Up is a very well known herbicide which is widely used in the Sugar plantations. It is a very powerful weed killer but its lethal side effects are little known among ...
Good on you for highlighting this, Aldeb. Spread the word far and wide. Maybe someone on this forum is/will one day be in a position of power to put an end to this abuse. Read More
Returning to Cape Town after living abroad
If you are white, you know the answer. I know highly educated and experienced white males who have been unemployed for over five years now. They have to work odd jobs just to survive. If you are not, well, yes the economy is struggling and work is ... Read More
The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in South Africa by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in South Africa. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the ...
The unemployment rate is a lot higher than 20%, especially among under 35s. As PJPSR says, getting a transfer is your best bet. Read More
I wonder if it could be possible to settle in Cape Town by cocoyoga
Hi everyone I visited S.A. 12 years ago and I have loved it. Beiing back to South of France after 20 years overseas, I have been enjoying Nice very much. But I feel like it's time for me to move on and I wonder if it could be possible to settle ...
South Africa is a very different place to what it was 12 years ago. Prices have gone up a lot and Cape Town in particular is a very expensive place to be, especially for housing in the city centre. AirBnB, upcountry buyers and foreign buyers have ... Read More
Living cost and average salary requirement in Johannesburg
Here are a few prices to get you started: Flat R15k. House in gated estate, R30k. You can pay less on both of these, but, as an expat, safety will be a great consideration, so staying in a secure building/estate is worth paying for. Basic car ... Read More
Salary of R750000 Gross per Anum is ok in Johannesburg ? by Chinnu_11
i'm offered a salary of R 750000 Gross per Anum pre-tax, which comes monthly R 62500 pre-tax . is this ok in Johannesburg ? can i lead a decent life there. I'm single and live moderately. will i be able to save anything ? Thanks,
Living in Sandton, you will be able to get by on R800k, but you will have to be very frugal in order to save any of it. While that is a bigger salary than many locals earn, it is quite average/below average for Sandton. Read More
Salary of R750000 Gross per Anum is ok in Johannesburg ? by Chinnu_11
i'm offered a salary of R 750000 Gross per Anum pre-tax, which comes monthly R 62500 pre-tax . is this ok in Johannesburg ? can i lead a decent life there. I'm single and live moderately. will i be able to save anything ? Thanks,
As the other poster says above, Numbeo is not at all accurate. Read More
Expat Salaries by LeRouxExpats
Can the local Mauritius companies offer similar salaries as the South African companies.The Mau salary guide says It manager earn 60 000 Mau. In SA you can earn 180 000 Mau and living costs are lower.
An expat CEO for MUR180k a month? Unlikely. Read More
Expat Salaries by LeRouxExpats
Can the local Mauritius companies offer similar salaries as the South African companies.The Mau salary guide says It manager earn 60 000 Mau. In SA you can earn 180 000 Mau and living costs are lower.
USA, not Mauritius, but there is a lot of space between the amounts indicated, so negotiations need to be robust. Read More
Expat Salaries by LeRouxExpats
Can the local Mauritius companies offer similar salaries as the South African companies.The Mau salary guide says It manager earn 60 000 Mau. In SA you can earn 180 000 Mau and living costs are lower.
The median for an international IT manager is US$145 000, so you should be getting paid a lot more than MUR180 000... Did you end up taking the job? Read More
Salaries in Mauritius by LeighSA
Hi, I found this list on salaryexplorer.com, wondering if anybody with first hand knowledge can tell me if these salaries are realistic? Also, could someone please tell me, is Rs the same as MUR.. ie both Mauritian Rupee or is Rs Indian Rupee? [1] ...
Those salaries seem very low and do not appear to be representative of expat packages. Read More