Life as SO at VFS Global Solutions Rivonia - Visa Submissions Officer VFS Global Employee Review

2.0
15 June 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

1. Lively work environment and colleagues 2. On the hands management by the Deputy Manager 3. Effective Communication 4. Responsibility and Teamwork

Cons

1. Lack of diversity at management structure, a company operating in South Africa for many years but the structure in management is mainly West Asians, Middle Eastern or South Asians. 2. Work responsibility not on par with salary 3. Constantly required to complete work for the day beyond the normal hours required to work contractually. 4. Salary is terribly low. 5. Incentives are not given to employees, rather retained because quotas wasn't reached. 6. Fixed term contracts only.

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VFS Global Response
1y
Regarding the concerns you've raised, we would like to clarify a few points. Our leadership structure is built on merit, experience, and operational requirements. We also prioritize diversity and inclusion, with well-established initiatives monitored by our global team of experts. We understand the importance of balanced representation in leadership roles and are working to ensure equal opportunities for everyone across all levels. On compensation, incentives, and contract types – all employment terms are clearly defined and aligned with company policy and labor regulations. Incentives are performance-based and linked to pre-set targets, and fixed-term contracts are used where appropriate, based on business needs and operational planning. We encourage all employees to raise any issues directly through formal channels so they can be addressed constructively. We remain committed to continuous improvement and fostering a fair, inclusive, and performance-driven workplace

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Cons

experience is excellent with company

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VFS Global Response
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Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to know that our strong focus on customer service is recognized and that your overall experience with the company has been excellent. We appreciate you taking the time to share your views.
2.0
19 May 2026
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Pros

the team are well versed with the work undertaken.

Cons

if you cannot speak hindi then you will not excel in this company, the company has hired south Asians only, most of the higher managers are on H1B visas, very much toxic work environment where the managers are expected to work on weekends and holidays.

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VFS Global Response
21h
Thank you for sharing your feedback. At VFS Global, we take all concerns regarding workplace inclusivity, culture, and communication standards extremely seriously. Our operations in the United States are powered by a diverse workforce of over 350 individuals representing various ethnicities and countries including the United States. This diverse talent pool allows us to successfully mirror and support the global diplomatic missions we serve. To provide context, a significant portion of our operations in the US supports the Government of India’s diplomatic missions. To meet the explicit consular service expectations of these sovereign clients and effectively assist the public they serve, proficiency in regional Indian languages is a critical operational requirement for specific roles. That being said, English remains our official language for all internal communications, corporate operations, and recruitment practices, including our hiring process, which is strictly merit-based. Further, we remain committed to operating in strict alignment with US labour laws and employee schedules are structured accordingly. While the nature of international diplomatic support may require occasional extended rostering to meet critical public demands, these schedules are carefully managed and planned in advance to ensure fair shift distribution. We encourage you to share specific concerns, if any, with us on Communications@vfsglobal.com.
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