Working abroad seems easier, but, in reality, it is not. Especially when candidates do not know how to get the perfect expat jobs in West Africa? In the same way, overseas companies must have in-depth knowledge about hiring a suitable candidate for the job.
This blog will discuss the top questions that recruitment companies should ask when sending expatriates to Africa. The employer and employee must be compliant with the labor legislation in the host country while mobilizing expatriates to work in African companies. And, for that, there are several factors that employers and employees should consider.
In short, this blog will address some questions that every employer should seek to clarify when sending expatriates to work in an African country.
Therefore, without further ado, let us get started.
- Can a Work Permit Application Be Sponsored By The Applicant’s Home Country?
In African countries, it is a legal requirement for sponsoring entities to be registered in the country. If a company is not registered in the host country, it must engage a third party to sponsor the application. The third party may be a client who will benefit from the services. Here, in this case, it is African recruitment agencies applying on behalf of the company.
However, in some countries, the home company sponsors the work permit as long as there is sufficient proof that the company provides services in the host country. In such a case, an official document that shows proof of engagement may be sufficient for the home company to sponsor the application.
- Can Foreign Nationals Work On Business Visas For a Short Duration?
If a foreigner wants to work on a business visa after being selected for expat jobs in West Africa, it is prohibited in many African countries. Whereas certain countries allow foreign nationals to do limited work using the business visa till the duration of stay does not exceed as long as the employee does not generate profit for work done in the country.
In some cases, companies even find themselves facing penalties for bringing in employees on business visas by misinterpreting the allowable activities on the business visa. In such a case, African companies must obtain a work permit to bring in employees on a business visa.
- Is It Possible to Employ Expatriates Based On Experience Alone?
Usually, it is not possible to employ expatriates solely based on experience. Sometimes it is possible, depending on the position (job role), a candidate is being hired based on the total years of experience he/she possess. However, most of the African countries insist on hiring a candidate based on professional qualifications in addition to years of experience.
Winding Up
Recruitment companies and job seekers must have clarification about which practices must be compliant and which are not compliant. Also, some practices may appear compliant but can easily be constructed as non-compliant by a labor or immigration official in the country.
It is also recommended by overseas consultants in India like Ross Warner HR that African recruitment agencies/companies should engage with immigration experts. They will help them to address any questions or uncertainties that they may have regarding immigration and labor compliance before moving foreign nationals to work in African countries.
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