Working in the Netherlands
Dates: 22 May and 5 June | Format: Live Online Event | Free to Attend
Are you a South African professional considering a move to Europe? With a growing demand for skilled workers, the Netherlands presents an exciting opportunity, and Ir Olav’s Globetrotters is here to guide you every step of the way.
Join our expert-led webinar to gain clarity on what it takes to live and work in the Netherlands as a highly skilled migrant. We’ll walk you through the visa process, the local job market, and how our relocation process works for our candidates.
What to expect:
Clear, current information on Highly Skilled Migrant visa requirements
An overview of job opportunities in key sectors
Why the Netherlands is an increasingly popular destination for South African professionals
Firsthand insight into our proven Globetrotter Relocation Process
Live Q&A with our recruiters
With over 400 successful relocations and more than 30 years of combined experience, we’re ready to help you take the next step to Engineer Your Dutch Life.
Reserve your place now — spaces are limited.
Relocating to the Netherlands Part 2: Arrival and Housing
Join us for a series of informative webinars on navigating the housing market in the Netherlands. Whether you're just starting your relocation journey or interested in financial advice for buying a house, we've got you covered. Simply complete the form below and you'll receive an email with a link to the full-length webinar(s) of your choice for FREE!
Episode 1: Overview of the Journey
Hosted by all our speakers, the first webinar acts as an intro to the entire series "Relocating to the Netherlands Part 2: Arrival and Housing" and provides you with an overview of what the entire journey looks like. This will cover:
the “Next steps” that our Globetrotters go through after securing their Dutch work contract,
how to start your rental search before you even arrive in the Netherlands and what to keep in mind,
what administration tasks do you need to complete that are important for securing a rental or buying a home,
why it’s important to make use of a financial advisor, and
why making use of a buying agent (aankoop makelaar) is so important.
This overview will help you better decide where in the relocation process you are, what you might have missed and which of the upcoming webinars in the series will have the most value to you.
Episode 2: Admin and Rental Search
In this webinar, we will walk you through the necessary documents you'll need to gather and appointments you'll have to attend upon your arrival in the Netherlands. We will also delve into the Dutch rental market, offering comparisons against the SA market and providing practical tips for a successful rental search.
Webinar 3: Buying a House in NL
Our final webinar will focus on the financial as well as the practical aspects of buying a house in the Netherlands. This includes understanding how the Dutch house-buying market and process work, your loan eligibility, various mortgage options, tax considerations, and more.
Relocating to the Netherlands Part 1: Getting a Job and Residence Permit
Are you a South African IT professional looking to move to the Netherlands?!
Ir Olav's Globetrotters and Expat Relocation and Immigration Services invite you to learn more about the requirements of moving the Netherlands and insight into the IT job market in South Africa! Simply complete the form below and you'll receive an email with a link to the full-length webinar for FREE!
