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Searching for job opportunities

The most popular approach to finding a job in Germany is to register directly on company job sites. This helps you keep track of all the currently available job positions and makes the application process much more organised.
Another option is to utilise the services of a reputable employment agency. This option could help you get extra career insights, identify hidden job opportunities, and potentially bring exclusive benefits to your job search process.

For each application, you must submit your CV or resume, a cover letter, proof of education and any testimonials you might have.
Vocational qualifications can be certified to assist in the process. See the section on Recognition of Studies
You must also have or apply for the correct Visas/Residence Permits.

Intra corporate transfers (ICT card)

Intra corporate transfers (ICT card) The ICT Card (Intra-Corporate Transfer Card) is a residence permit designed for non-EU nationals who are temporarily transferred within a multinational company to a branch or affiliate in Germany. This visa is aimed at managers, specialists, and trainee employees who are part of a business group operating globally. As rules and regulations can change on a regular basis, we provide links to the German Embassy in South Africa. Where possible also links to additional information. We are not immigration consultants and can only refer you to the official pages. An ICT Card is a

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Residence Permits in Germany (Aufenthaltstitel)

Residence permits in Germany A Visa allows you to enter Germany and stay for no more than 90 days in a 180-day cycle.When you want to stay in Germany for longer than 90 days, you will need to apply for the correct visa in your home country and, once you are in Germany, apply for the subsequent residence permit (Aufenhaltstitel) at the competent Aliens Authority in Germany.   There are two main types of residence permits in Germany 1.Temporary residence permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis)  This is always the first residence permit issued in Germany.It is granted for a limited period and

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List of Long Stay Visas

Long term visas Long-term visas apply to stays in Germany of more than 90 days and are typically issued for purposes such as work or study. If your application is approved, you will receive a visa allowing you to enter Germany. After arrival, you must apply for your residence permit at your local Ausländerbehörde as soon as possible. Your first point of reference is always the official channels: German Embassy in South Africa, long-term visas  Federal Foreign Office Consular Portal Make it in Germany Website Disclaimer – The legal references and section numbers of the German Residence Act (AufenthG)

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Company Websites

Startups

If you are interested in working for a startup company, you can find a list here.

Job search sites

Job Portal Website Notes
General Job Portals (Germany)
Absolventaabsolventa.deGraduates & entry-level
Arbeitenarbeiten.deGeneral German job board
Arbeitsmarktportalarbeitsmarktportal.euGeneral listings
Backinjobbackinjob.deRegional focus
Bewerbungsdistributorresumail.deCV distribution service
Branchen Plusbranchen-plus.deIndustry-specific listings
CareerJetcareerjet.deJob search aggregator
Cesarcesar.deProfessional & specialist roles
Consultantsconsultants.deConsulting roles
Crosswater Job Guidecrosswater-job-guide.comInternational careers
Experteerexperteer.deExecutive & senior roles
Gewerbeverzeichnis Deutschlandgewerbeverzeichnis-deutschland.deBusiness directory jobs
Global Business Group AG (Jobcluster)jobcluster.deJob board software & listings
Gulpgulp.deFreelance & IT contracts
Handelsvertreter Jobshandelsvertreter-jobs.deSales representatives
Handwerkerstellenhandwerkerstellen.deTrades & crafts
Hotelcareerhotelcareer.comHospitality jobs
Indeedindeed.comMany English roles
Jaroccojarocco.deGeneral listings
Jobbörse der Arbeitsagenturarbeitsagentur.deOfficial government portal
Jobcommunityjobcommunity.deCommunity-based job board
Job-Consultjob-consult.comGeneral listings
Jobfrogjobfrog.deJob aggregator
Jobkicksjobkicks.deGeneral listings
Jobkrallejobkralle.deJob search engine
Jobrapidojobrapido.comInternational job aggregator
JobRobotjobrobot.deMeta search
Jobscannerjobscanner.deJob search engine
Jobvermittlerjobvermittler.deRecruitment services
Jobwarejobware.deProfessional jobs
Jobworldjobworld.deGeneral listings
Jobs.dejobs.deGeneral listings
Jobs3000jobs3000.netGeneral listings
Jobsintownjobsintown.deLocal focus
Kal aydokalaydo.deRegional jobs
Kimetakimeta.deMeta job search
Meine Agentur 24meineagentur24.deRecruitment services
Meine Stadtmeinestadt.deLocal jobs
Metajobmetajob.deJob aggregator
Michael Pagemichaelpage.deProfessional recruitment
Monstermonster.deInternational platform
Opportunoopportuno.deJob listings
PAV Jobpav-job.deRecruitment agencies
Premiumpersonalpremiumpersonal.deStaffing services
Rekruterrekruter.deRecruitment platform
StepStonestepstone.deMajor German portal
Stellenanbieterstellenanbieter.deEmployer listings
Stellenanzeigenstellenanzeigen.deJob advertisements
Stellenmarkt Direktstellenmarkt-direkt.deDirect employer listings
Stellen-onlinestellen-online.deJob portal
Students, Graduates & Apprenticeships
Absolventa (Students) absolventa.de Graduate & entry-level roles
Berufsstart berufsstart.de Students & graduates
Campus Career Network c2n.de University careers
Apprenticeships (Ausbildung) aubi-plus.de
azubi.net
azubiyo.de
ihk-lehrstellenboerse.de
German usually required
IT, Engineering & Technical Roles
EDV-Brancheedv-branche.deIT roles
Heise Jobsjobs.heise.deTech & IT
Ingenieur24ingenieur24.deEngineering
IngenieurWebingenieurweb.deEngineering
IT-Treffit-treff.deIT professionals
Gulpgulp.deFreelance IT & contracts
English-Speaking & Immigrant-Friendly
Immigrant Spiritimmigrantspirit.comStartup-friendly
The Local – Jobsthelocal.comEnglish jobs
XpatJobsxpatjobs.deExpats & English roles
English Jobs Germanyenglishjobs.deEnglish-only roles
Make it in Germanymake-it-in-germany.comOfficial guidance
Deutschland.dedeutschland.deEnglish info portal
Praktikum / Nebenjobs
AIESEC aiesec.de International internships & volunteering
BSO Hessen bso-hessen.de Regional student & side jobs (Hessen)
Gelegenheitsjobs gelegenheitsjobs.de Temporary & casual work
Minijob-Zentrale minijob-zentrale.de Official mini-job information
StudentJob studentjob.at Student & part-time jobs

Specific Professions

Academics

Engineering

Doctors

Nursing

Best companies to work for

The following sites have the latest company ratings.

Salary comparison

With the help of the Gehalt website, you can conveniently get access to a vast database of salary information and compare it with different industries and professions.

Resources on the web

Vocabulary

CV Der Lebenslauf
Cover Letter Das Anschreiben
Testimonial Das Zeugnis
Recognition Die Anerkennung
Interview Das Bewerbungsgespräch / Vorstellungsgespräch
Study curriculum Das Studium
Degree Der Abschluss
e.g Bachelor Degree is Der Bachelorabschluss
Matric / Grade 12 / High 
School graduation / A Levels
Das Abitur

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