It's tricky, almost impossible but can be done. A friend of mine who was a German national, managed to get a work permit in order to instruct a few years ago. It was a MASSIVE task from the employer to organise this. They (correctly so) have to prove that the foreign national is applying for a job, that no locals can do. They had to take out national newspaper adverts, advertising the position, and then show the Dept of Home Affairs, exactly why the foreigner was better suited to the position.
This whole process took ages. This was well over 7 years ago. Lately a colleague of mine from the EU, who's wife has worked for many many years at an AMO in South Africa, had her renewal denied. They were forced to move back to the EU as a result.
My advise would be to look further North, however being a fixed wing driver, I have no clue what the rotary options are up there. My biggest piece of advise would be to either obtain skills (such at some courses at Cranfield SA i.e. CATS/CARS training, SMS, QA, etc), or go somewhere where your existing skills (like the fact you speak German/French), will make you stand out from the rest of the crowd.
All the best with the rest of your training!
