Expatriate and International Assignments
Sending someone to work in another country creates immigration, tax and duty of care obligations that outlast the assignment. This course covers managing assignments end to end.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Obligations that outlast the assignment
- 02Assignment types, structures and letters of assignment
- 03Immigration, work permits and realistic timelines
- 04Tax residence, double taxation and social security
- 05Assignment pay, allowances, housing and equalisation
- 06Duty of care, security, health and family support
- 07Repatriation, retention and losing people on return
What you will gain
- Structure an assignment and its terms
- Handle immigration, permits and their timelines
- Understand tax and social security exposure
- Set assignment pay, allowances and equalisation
- Meet duty of care obligations abroad
- Manage repatriation and retention afterwards
Who should attend
- Human resources and mobility staff
- Reward and payroll professionals
- Managers sending staff abroad
- Finance staff handling assignment cost
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 25 to 27 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 5 to 7 Apr 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 14 to 16 Jun 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Human Resources & Training
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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