Minimum Requirements to Work in UAE 

To be eligible for healthcare employment opportunities in Saudi Arabia, you must: 

• Hold a minimum 4-year Diploma or Degree in your relevant field 

• Have completed your qualifications at a Western-accredited institution 

• Be registered/licensed with a recognized Nursing/Health Council in your home country 

• Possess at least 2 years of recent, relevant work experience 

• Be able to secure a valid passport from your home country 

Important: We are currently only assisting applicants with South African passports. We are unable to assist applicants from other African countries at this time. 

Application Process 

To apply, please send your detailed CV to: info@mdgulfrecruitment.com Alternatively, you can download and complete our Application Form [insert hyperlink]. 

Initial Document Checklist Start gathering the following documents now to prevent delays: 

• Diplomas, Degrees, and relevant Certificates 

• Matric Certificate 

• Transcript of Training (if not available, apply urgently) 

• License to Practice (e.g. SANC, HPCSA, or relevant council) 

• Employment Certificates / Certificates of Service 

• Reference Letters 

• Copy of current passport (if not available, apply immediately) 

• Passport-sized photo (clear and in color) 

Please ensure: All scanned copies are legible. Avoid certified copies where possible, as stamps may obscure the text. 

After Receiving a Job Offer Once you accept an offer, the following documents will be urgently required: 

• Valid Police Clearance (fingerprints taken at a police station; results emailed to info@mdgulfrecruitment.com) 

• Matric Certificate (apply for reissue if missing via the Department of Education) 

• Diploma/Degree Confirmation (apply through the relevant health council and/or your college) 

• Proof of License to Practice (request a confirmation letter for current year) 

• Updated Certificates of Service 

• Additional Reference Letters (as detailed below) 

Transcript of Training Details the modules completed in your qualification and the hours spent on each. Apply through: 

• Your original college/university (if still operational) 

• Or, if closed, through the South African Nursing Council (SANC) 

• Deposit R2,030.00 into: SANC Account 2, FNB Pretoria, Acc No: 514 211 86 193, Ref: Your SANC Ref + VERIFEE 

• Post signed request letter and proof of payment to SANC 

• Email a copy to our office and follow up with SANC 

Certificates of Service Required for each position held post-qualification: 

• Must be on official letterhead 

• Signed and stamped by HR 

• Include job title, employment dates 

• If unavailable for older jobs, provide a letter from HR or a sworn affidavit 

• If current employer delays issuing, request a confirmation letter instead 

Reference Letters Should be: 

• Written on official letterhead 

• From your direct manager/supervisor 

• Signed, dated, and include referee’s title 

• Clearly mention your job title and employment duration 

• Include comments on your competencies and personal attributes