There are various ways to search for positions in Germany.
The most popular option is to register and apply directly on the relevant company’s website.
The second option is to make use of job sites or employment agencies.
For each application, you will have to submit your CV or resume, a cover letter, proof of education and any testimonials.
Vocational qualifications can be certified to assist in the process. See the section on Recognition of Studies
You also need to apply for the correct Visas/Residence Permits.

Intra corporate transfers (ICT card)
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

Residence in Germany
A Visa allows you to enter Germany, and stay for no more than 90 days in a 180-day cycle.If you want to stay in Germany

List of Long Stay Visas
Long Term visas are seen as visits longer than 90 days and will typically be for work or study visits. If your application is approved,
Company Websites
- Daimler Trucks
- Liebherr
- Mercedes-Benz
- SAP
- Siemens
- Trivago
- Verivox
- Hedin Mobility group. Jobs across Germany, Sweden, etc. Business language is English.
Startups
If you are interested in working for a startup company, you can find a list here
Some interesting ones are:
Job search sites
- Immigrantspirit
- Make it in Germany – in demand professions (choose the profession on the left)
- Another list form Deuchland.de of in demand professions
- The Local job site
- Monster
- Stepstone
- Meine Stellenboerse
- Xpatjobs
- The German state job agency. (Arbeitsagentur) They have to approve all foreign job applications, you can also register as a jobseeker
- English speaking jobs in Germany
Our Job exchange board
We created a job board where our community members can share workplace opportunities with us.
You can find some great options here
Various positions
Natalie shared the following job openings with us They are in various locations, and mostly in IT, Finance and HR Berlin (DE): Senior Software Engineer
Various
We are a market-leading solar technology manufacturer with colleagues all over Germany. We are looking for a wide range of skills – also unsolicited applications.
Looking for nurses, med techs etc with Bachelors deg, English at ICON
Join my team. Looking for nurses, med techs etc with Bachelors deg, English, Computer literate for CRO Medical Affairs team Positions available in Germany-Mannheim, Romania-Bucharest
Specific Professions
Information Techonogy
Academics
Engineering
Doctors
- Howtogermany website
- Make it in Germany website
- PraktischArzt career portal
- Anerkennung von Ausbildungsnachweisen aus Drittstaaten
- Recognition of Training
Nursing
- Make it in Germany website
- Arbeitsagentur – Als Pflegekraft in Deutschland arbeiten
- Med Career Germany Recruitment agency for medical staff
- Recruiting Germany
- Anerkennung von Ausbildungsnachweisen aus Drittstaaten
- Recognition of Training
Best companies to work for
Salary comparison
You can find a comparison of salaries on the Gehalt website
Resources on the web
- Have a look at six ways for skilled workers to come to Germany from the rumours about Germany site of the Federal foreign office
- If you’re having difficulties searching for a job from abroad, you can apply for a residence permit that enables qualified professionals to enter Germany for the purpose of seeking employment in accordance with Section 20 (1) (2) AufenthG (German Residence Act). See more here
- How to apply for a job in Germany
- Arbeitsagentür (Federal employment agency) Living, studying, working in Germany
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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