Living and Working in Germany

Home Living and Working in Germany
by ZGS / Goethe Zentrum

Have you decided to live in Germany permanently, for professional or private reasons? You will need German language skills and up-to-date information about life in Germany. The Goethe-Institut offers you quality support to best prepare you for a successful life in Germany.

Residents of the following countries are also serviced by the South African team:  Botswana, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Our information sessions provide information about living and working in Germany. Additional topics such as language proficiency and proof thereof, recognition of qualifications and certificates, health and school systems and visa processes etc. are also explained. You can ask questions and find out about additional information sources and partners.

Experiencing different cultures, may cause uncertainty and frustration at first.  To live a fulfilling life in a foreign society, you need to build and maintain trust in the community.  Certain societal rules and norms need to be considered which are often unclear and confusing.  Our intercultural workshops address these cultural differences, promote self-awareness and provide you with essential skills to ensure a successful work and social life in Germany.

We offer personalised advice online and appointments at the Goethe-Institut. Consultation topics include information about German everyday life and working culture, language proficiency and proof thereof and exit procedures when leaving the country.

To register for an appointment, contact us on:

Sandra Stahljans
☎  +27 (0)64 980 1772

Mondays and Wednesdays between 9:00 and 12:00 (UTC+2)

email: migration-sa@goethe.de

Before leaving the country or to take up work in Germany it is advisable to have a basic knowledge of the German language and in some cases, it is even mandatory. The exact level depends on the profession and requirements of the new German employer, or whether you are moving to your family or spouse in Germany.

We offer tutoring, exercises on learning and exam strategies as well as speech training in the form of workshops, group or individual appointments.

If you are interested in these free offers, please email us here at pr@goetheharare.org

We will then contact you as soon as possible to discuss your options.