Hi Im a Filipino passport holder and have a working visa here in SA and wish to travel to china,

You can apply for a China visa in SA since you work there. Required documents are as follows:
1. One completely filled out Visa Application Form (both Form V2011A and V2011B) for China visa application.
2. One recently taken 2X2 in. photo showing entire face and with no a hat on.
3. Original passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages.
4. Copy of air ticket and hotel booking.
5. updated bankstatement is required for first time visitors .
6. copies of previous China visa if any.