We deal mostly with SAP and other ERP placements' he said. As far as rates are concerned expect to be paid considerably lower than in Europe. A quick browse of salaries for permanent IT jobs will give you an idea of the standards of pay. We only deal with multinational organisations in South Africa, and we've seen a definite rise in rates over the past year although demand is still slow' he said. Once out there however, your money will go much further than it would in Europe as Fergusson commented 'You'd be amazed at the quality of life you can get for the money.
Accommodation is particularly impressive.
The Cities From a visitors point of view, Cape Town is the city of choice. It is much more relaxed than Johannesburg and because of its stunning surroundings has turned into a popular tourist destination. In business, Cape Town is much more casual than Johannesburg with a more relaxed attitude to dress codes and a respect for free time. Business visitors from Johannesburg are often frustrated by the lack of activity in Cape Town before 9.00 and surprised at the amount of business conducted over long drawn-out lunches. Johannesburg, by contrast, is a frenetic city still suffering from post-apartheid confusion and the crime figures are high.