Freshness tracker · ZASouth Africa

Critical Skills List review announced for publication in 2026

Announced Visa & immigration

Minister Schreiber announced a comprehensive Critical Skills List review in 2025, with consultation with business and labour-market stakeholders. Publication of the revised list is expected during 2026. Likely to add emerging-technology occupations (AI, quantum, advanced manufacturing) and potentially refine healthcare and engineering sub-categories.

Who it affects

Current and future Critical Skills Work Visa applicants.

Sources

Primary: Department of Home Affairs (South Africa) ↗

Verified 2026-04-19 · methodology · report a correction