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mike
2012-04-15, 12:37 PM
Hello,

I just received an offer for working with E******* in south Africa. However I never have been in South Africa and I don't have any idea about this country. the only thing that I know is because of the soccer World Cup. Does anyone can give any advice about working in the telecom sector in this country. What About security or something like that.

Thanks in advanced.
Mike.:confused:

Mosdef
2012-04-15, 03:34 PM
Well i am currently in China have been here since 2010. I am from Botswana, its a country next to South Africa. I can say SA is a good country and a great place to work, the lifestyle there in general is the almost the same as most first world countries food, shops, places to see etc with a multi-cultural background.
It depends on the location where you are going to stay and work because most big companies are in Johannesburg "inland", Pretoria "inland", Capetown "coastal" and Durban "coastal". In terms of our profession the number of mobile users is high, the giant service providers which i think E******* is offering support to are MTN, Vodacom and Cell C and others like Virgin Mobile etc.
So when you get to know the specific location "city" of where you will be working i can give you more advice on the matter.

rishi
2012-04-15, 10:41 PM
i have been there and worked for more than 1 years but yes it is very good to stay and work there

patek1968
2012-04-15, 11:00 PM
I have been there for months in Centurion, Littleton..All I can say that its nice to work there and climate is cold during this season. We are doing drive-test for CellC and Vodacom under NSN and Huawei..

ledhie
2012-04-16, 03:53 AM
Hi Mike,
Like Mosdef said that depend on your location, as far I know Head Office for E******* Africa region in Johannesburg. Other inland cities are : Pretoria, Bloemfontein and Coastal cities : Durban, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town. I think biggest project E******* in SA with MTN. Yes, it's nice live and work in SA.

phongnt1
2012-04-29, 08:41 AM
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lihanbok
2012-05-01, 03:51 PM
My friends did GSM optimization in South Africa and He said that this is a good place to do. I think you should try.
BR,
Lihanbok.

binhtran
2012-05-21, 08:45 PM
What is your department to work? I think it's ok if you working at the operator's site.

racimcimo
2012-05-21, 11:13 PM
Dear,

I am Radio Network Planning & Optimization experienced engineer over 6 years at Huawei

SCHERIFFHELMY
2012-05-22, 04:10 AM
What about security
i heared that it is not at all secured also life is very expensive
can somebody clarify this

adly0
2012-08-21, 03:03 AM
s a is avery good country

RF-SYR
2012-08-21, 03:09 AM
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I agree with you...

adly0
2012-08-21, 03:09 AM
u will be happy there

khurrambilal01
2012-08-21, 03:13 AM
Its a safe place to work as soon as you are apointed in city area, Weather is good, Living is not very expensive & you can find standard food & living items easily,
Overall a very good market for someone to work for long term contract in SA.

You should definately go!

adly0
2012-08-21, 03:14 AM
but how about salary

khurrambilal01
2012-08-21, 03:31 AM
Salary in SA is also good, Working for a vendor NSN, E*******, Huawei with 6-8 years experience is around 7-8k USD while for 5 years it's around 6-7kUSD (All inclusive).
Expenses are 1.5-2kUSD at maximum for single person in sharing.

lie99
2012-09-12, 04:07 AM
My elder brother was go to south africa for visit. So he tell us that country is better for job or business. I think don't leave this offor.

senjamir
2012-09-12, 11:48 PM
Hi,

I've been in SA Joberg and its a good place to work. You really need to have personal transportation because the country is very big. For you to save more you have to cook in your apartment because COLA is expensive comparing to Asia. The bank and money changer have this commission tax so every time you withdraw or convert money you will be charge.

Mall closes around 7pm except in Monte Casino and other casinos. People are very polite and they give you smile even if you dont know them.

Night life is very good specially in bars and when its winter, its really cold.

I hope i help you with this information.

Br,
Sen

mike
2012-09-13, 08:11 AM
How is easy to get HIV?, Any example?, I know that if you go to Special service places in any part of the world you can get HIV if you don't protect yourself. So, the most recommended is to avoid such places, but apart from that what else?

Mike:cool:


I agree with you...

evagtf@yahoo.fr
2012-09-28, 04:16 PM
Yes it is a high risk of bandiptism country.


What about security
i heared that it is not at all secured also life is very expensive
can somebody clarify this

peanut
2012-09-30, 12:47 AM
Dear,

I have some friends working there and it seems that there is no security problem, just take distance from dangerous places and times.

BR,

chenchunle
2012-10-06, 03:37 AM
I suggest if the wether for your is proper , then it's ok.

ledhie
2012-10-06, 05:46 PM
The following guidance for those who will work and live in South Africa ( Cape Town & Jo'Burg).

famox
2012-10-06, 08:21 PM
Dear All friend

i'm searching for job position in Africa, I'm telecommunication engineer. Please help.

mike
2012-10-07, 03:42 AM
Wow!!, this is really helpful. Good doc friend.

Regards,

Mike:cool:

The following guidance for those who will work and live in South Africa ( Cape Town & Jo'Burg).

racer.mhn
2013-06-08, 06:25 PM
My friend worked in Saudi Arabia, then he moved to South Africa, as per his experience South Africa is the best place to work in telecom sector

papitou00225
2013-07-15, 10:16 PM
it is a good country

iceland
2013-09-08, 05:16 PM
I heard the same from my friend ..... You should not be worried too much.....
Off course don't get yourself trapped in any unwanted situation..........
Nice guidelines .... ledhie...

alainko
2013-09-10, 09:28 AM
It's a beautiful country, of course some place are dangerous but it's easy to know where they are and avoid these places ... So don't worry


I heard the same from my friend ..... You should not be worried too much.....
Off course don't get yourself trapped in any unwanted situation..........
Nice guidelines .... ledhie...