The much anticipated South African Critical Skills Visa list was published on 3 June 2014.

An application for a Critical Skills Work Visa has to be accompanied by proof that the applicant
falls within the critical skills category in the form of:

(a) A confirmation, in writing, from the professional body, council or board recognised by the
South African Qualifications Association (SAQA), in terms of Section 13(1)(i) of the National
Qualifications Framework Act, or any relevant government department confirming the skills or
qualifications of the applicant and appropriate post qualification experience.
(b) If required by law, proof of application for a certificate of registration with the professional
body, Council or board recognised by SAQA in terms of Section 13(1)(i) of the National
Qualifications Framework Act.
(c) Proof of evaluation of the foreign qualification by SAQA and translated by a sworn translator
into one of the official languages of the Republic.

IBASA is recognized by SAQA and can provide you with the confirmations you require to comply
with sections A and B of your application. You will need to submit your COMPLETE IBASA
application and your proof of payment. The fees are as follows:

Critical Skills Letter

Fee R 5 000.00
There is a wonderful opportunity to take up complimentary free membership for one year
with IBASA as an option when applying for the critical skills letter with the IBASA. (By
choosing the Critical Skills Letter & 1 yr Membership)
If you choose to take up the free membership an annual renewal subscription fee will be
payable as an IBASA Member after twelve months.
All fees are non-refundable. Fees will not be returned if your application for a Critical Skills
Letter is rejected by the Institute of Business Advisors Southern Africa.
Annual membership :

BA: R 1100.00
PBA: R 1 400.00
CBA: R 1 700.00
Normal membership Fees

Application fee: R 600.00

Re-grading fee: R 600.00
THE PAYMENT FOR CRITICAL SKILLS MUST BE A SEPARATE PAYMENT REFERENCE
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In order to facilitate this process please send separately from your original application an email to
Teddy Mapuvire admin@ibasa.org.za with the following attachments:

1. SAQA certificates on all foreign qualifications certified and scanned

2. Two letters of recommendations from current or previous employers on letter heads
3. Current copy of ID/Passport Certified and scanned
4. Copy of VISA/Permit page if already in South Africa
5. Copies of certificates and transcripts Certified and scanned (If qualifications are from a
foreign nation, please supply SAQA weighted certificates)
6. Current CV
7. Completed membership application form
8. Proof of payment
The IBASA will forward your completed file to the relevant experts to provide an assessment.
This process can take up to 1 month to complete. If you are eligible you will be issued with a
Membership Certificate and Critical Skills Letter confirming your application and your skills.

For your SAQA evaluation please go to www.saqa.org.za