my 2c... i did a 208 rating with a reputable DE couple of days after my cpl test, freelanced as cojo all over on 208 charters and those couple of 208 helped me get a right seat on contract and very soon after a left seat! have never looked back! go for it! joburg is the place to be though... dont think much is happening down in slaapstad for low hour pilots.
your 210 hours will get you far in nam... thats a good machine to have experience on! my bit of 210 flying has teached me more than flying the 208!
good luck!