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Johannes Kgotso Tiba

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Johannes Kgotso Tiba

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Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave,

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Johannes is a Director at Fragomen’s Johannesburg office. He is a seasoned immigration professional with more than 25 years of experience handling all aspects of South African immigration services. Johannes plays a strategic leadership role within the Coordination Center, where he works to refine and grow business opportunities, and knowledge and service capabilities.

Prior to joining Fragomen in 2015, Johannes worked for the Department of Home Affairs as a Regional Immigration Head for the Sedibeng area in the Gauteng province, South Africa. 

Education

  • North-West University, Master's Degree in Public Management and Development, 2013
  • University of Pretoria, B.A., honours , 2004
  • University of Vista, Post Graduate Higher Diploma in Education, 1996
  • University of Vista, B.A., 1995

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Experience

Provided immigration management, guidance and support with a particular emphasis on inspectorate functions.

Conducted workplace immigration inspections.

Coordinated work of sections of Department of Home Affairs at South African diplomatic missions in London, UK, New York City, USA, and Mbabane, Swaziland.

Followed-up on matters related to memoranda of understanding and agreements with host governments.

Advised multinational companies on immigration-related compliance and strategies for transferring employees to South Africa.

Worked with immigration policy review team to coordinate and conduct research on issues; perform quality control reviews on research conducted by third party services providers; and organize workshops and reference groups.

Interviewed respondents for research-related surveys.

Participated in outreach programs undertaken by the South African Department of Home Affairs.

Represented the Department of Home Affairs as a witness in court.

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “South African Citizenship – A New Era for Dual Citizens.” Fragomen, Webinar, 10 September 2025.

Speaker, “China Going Abroad – Navigating Evolving Immigration Trends.” Fragomen, Webinar, 21 January 2025.

Panelist, “Long Term Residency Options - KSA, UAE & Africa.” Fragomen's Middle East & Africa Conference: Vision, Innovation, and Transformation, Dubai, UAE, 12 November 2024.

Panelist, “Connecting Regions: Chinese Multinationals Navigating the business and mobility landscape in Africa and the Middle East.” Fragomen's Middle East & Africa Conference: Vision, Innovation, and Transformation, Dubai, UAE, 12 November 2024.

Johannes’s insights

September 10, 2025 | Webinar

South African Citizenship – A New Era for Dual CitizensRead more

August 11, 2025 | Blog post

Restored Citizenship: What Former South Africans Need to Know Read more

July 11, 2025 | Blog post

Policy Reform Proposal: Granting Automatic Employment Authorization to Spouses of Work Visa Holders in South AfricaRead more
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Johannes’s insights

September 10, 2025 | Webinar

South African Citizenship – A New Era for Dual CitizensRead more

August 11, 2025 | Blog post

Restored Citizenship: What Former South Africans Need to Know Read more

July 11, 2025 | Blog post

Policy Reform Proposal: Granting Automatic Employment Authorization to Spouses of Work Visa Holders in South AfricaRead more
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Johannes’s insights

September 10, 2025 | Webinar

South African Citizenship – A New Era for Dual CitizensRead more

August 11, 2025 | Blog post

Restored Citizenship: What Former South Africans Need to Know Read more

July 11, 2025 | Blog post

Policy Reform Proposal: Granting Automatic Employment Authorization to Spouses of Work Visa Holders in South AfricaRead more
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  • South AfricaSouth Africa

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  • English
  • Sesotho
  • Afrikaans

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Email

[email protected]

T:+27 (0) 11 684 9051

F:+27 (0) 11 388 5350

Johannesburg

Fragomen Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave,

Johannesburg 2196 2196

South Africa

Connect via Linkedin

Johannes’s insights

September 10, 2025 | Webinar

South African Citizenship – A New Era for Dual CitizensRead more

August 11, 2025 | Blog post

Restored Citizenship: What Former South Africans Need to Know Read more

July 11, 2025 | Blog post

Policy Reform Proposal: Granting Automatic Employment Authorization to Spouses of Work Visa Holders in South AfricaRead more
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[email protected]

T:+27 (0) 11 684 9051

F:+27 (0) 11 388 5350

Johannesburg

Fragomen Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave,

Johannesburg 2196 2196

South Africa

Connect via Linkedin

Johannes’s insights

September 10, 2025 | Webinar

South African Citizenship – A New Era for Dual CitizensRead more

August 11, 2025 | Blog post

Restored Citizenship: What Former South Africans Need to Know Read more

July 11, 2025 | Blog post

Policy Reform Proposal: Granting Automatic Employment Authorization to Spouses of Work Visa Holders in South AfricaRead more
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[email protected]

T:+27 (0) 11 684 9051

F:+27 (0) 11 388 5350

Johannesburg

Fragomen Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave,

Johannesburg 2196 2196

South Africa

Connect via Linkedin

Johannes’s insights

September 10, 2025 | Webinar

South African Citizenship – A New Era for Dual CitizensRead more

August 11, 2025 | Blog post

Restored Citizenship: What Former South Africans Need to Know Read more

July 11, 2025 | Blog post

Policy Reform Proposal: Granting Automatic Employment Authorization to Spouses of Work Visa Holders in South AfricaRead more
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Partner Chad Ellsworth discussed the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee and ongoing demand for specialized talent across the US tech industry.

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