Country Induction and Cultural Training

• 1 day and 2 day programme available
• Provided to expatriates from all levels in the organisation including junior up to middle management
• Detailed country specific programme to equip the expatriates with knowledge and understanding of the country for a successful assignment
• Provide to expatriates and their spouses
• Can accommodate expatriate groups of up to 10 people
• Spouses and children over 12 years of age can join
• Conducted by our skilled and well trained experts with strong background in training and country history

Training aims:

• Enable expats to understand and effectively interpret the imperatives of South African working environment.
• To enable the expat and family to have a safe, educational and enjoyable deployment to the host country.
• To decrease the amount of time taken for an expat and their family to operate effectively in her/his new environment.
• Enable more effective country-specific planning and decisions making.
• Facilitate better working relationships between expat and local employees when building teams.
• Enable smoother skills transfer.
• Minimise the risk of reputational damage to company.

Training Structure:

1. South Africa – history and why it matters, geography, politics, economics, important current events
2. South Africans and their cultures – societal structures, cultural concepts, communication, cultural pointers and social etiquette, dos and don’ts, safety and security, issues to be aware of
3. Working in South Africa – business and working environment, BBBEE, labour, unions and union culture, management styles and business etiquette
4. Living in South Africa – practical guidance – housing market, schooling, social lifestyle, spouse social integration and support