southern-african german chamber of commerce
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RA Frank Aletter, LL.M.Juni 2013
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The Southern-African German Chamber of Commerce and
Industry“Your experienced partner for bilateral
business relations”
Johannesburg Cape Town Durban Maputo
Harare… coming soon
Southern African – German Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- World-wide network of 130 offices in 90 countries
- In South African since 1952
- Biggest bi-lateral Chamber in SADC
- Over 600 members- Non-profit organization
building bilateral relations- Since 1997, supporting
relations in SADC countries
- Invested in local training and social development
Southern African-German Chamber expanding into SADC
Chamber OrganigramCEO
General ServicesDep. CEO/HOD
Project Manager/PA to
Dep. CEOProject Manager
CSR Competence Centre
Mineral ResourcesCompetence Centre
Accounts/HRHOD
Assistant to HOD
Trainee
AdministrationHOD
Messenger
Consultant
Trade FairsHOD
PAProject ManagerProject Manager
Ticket Sales
Operations & MarketingCEO/HOD
ITPublicationsMarketing
EventsDatabase
Competence CentreTraining
CapetownHOD
Project Assistant
Renewable EnergyCompetence Centre
DurbanHOD
MaputoHOD
PA to CEO
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Mandate
Representation of the German economy• Promote interests of German companies in
Southern Africa• Promote, inform about the German economy
Membership Organisation• Collective strength of the members• Over 600 companies are part of our network
Service provider for companies• Service brand: DEinternational• e.g. market studies, functions, workshops
Trade Promotio
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Networking
Services
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General ServicesMarket Entry Support
In-depth Market Information
Legal Services
Address Search
Payment Collection Services
Events and Functions
Competence Centres
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Trade Fair Support
Exhibition registration
Application for financial assistance
Exhibition and Stand Coordination
Networking Events
Travel and Shipping
Trade Fair Tickets
Marketing and Promotion Advice
SADC Events and Trade Fairs
Trainings, workshops, seminars
Represents
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Mineral ResourcesCompetence Centre
The Competence Centre aims to be the central point of contact for German and Southern African companies in
the Mineral Resources arena.
• Creating market transparency• Promoting cooperation and communication• Providing Services• Marketing/Promoting German technologies
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Sustainable EnergyCompetence Centre
Supports southern African—German private sector cooperation in the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency, by: Collecting, analysing and providing market information Providing a Networking platform: advocacy and joint sustainable
energy sector initiatives Offer advisory services to the sustainable energy industry,
including advanced training and skill enhancement – such as the EUREM Training Programme (European Energy Manager)
Promote German technology in the southern African markets
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Corporate Social ResponsibilityCompetence Centre
In partnership with eight member companies and GIZ, the CSR Competence Centre is:- An Information Centre- Coordinates CSR Projects- Ensures compliance with guidelines- Provides a communication centre for all stakeholders
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SA-German Training Services
• Basic skills in building skills: bricklaying, plastering/tiling, roof carpentry, plumbing
• Relationship with SA Governmental Departments
• 1 year training programme
• Business administration• Adaptation of German dual
training system - work-integrated learner ship programmes
• 2 year training programme• More than 1700 graduates
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• Established 2009, Johannesburg• Is the management company providing strategic marketing,
management and performance leadership for the two divisions:- Builders Training Centre – Soweto, BTC- Commercial Advancement Training Scheme – Braamfontein, CATS
• Expanding into other South African provinces - North West: Rustenburg, Marikana, Mafikeng
- Gauteng: Johannesburg, Soweto- Eastern Cape: Mvezo, Qunu- Western Cape: Cape Town- Mpumalanga: Nelspruit- KwaZulu-Natal: Durban
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• Established 1986, Braamfontein• Courses in Business Administration• Dual Vocational Training system – based on the German
training system:- 4 days a week as a trainee in a company- 1 day a week at the training centre
• Qualification: Dual Certificate valid in Germany (DIHK) and in South Africa (FASSET)
• 2 year programme• 1700 successful graduates
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• Established 1993, Soweto• Training provider for construction skills:
- bricklaying, plastering, tiling, paving, plumbing, carpentry- automation, solar thermal installation and drainage installation
• 1 year training programme• Accredited with the Construction Education Training Authority CETA
Working group: Training and Education
• Established: 2013, Johannesburg• Coordinate activities of SAGTS and Competence
Centre: Corporate Social Responsibility• Expansion of SAGTS into other South African provinces• Develop new training initiatives• Integrate chamber training initiatives with member
company initiatives
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Membership Benefits• Networking with over 600 other members and
connected organisations – within South Africa, Germany and SADC
• Special rates for publications and services• Regular workshops, functions and seminars• Dedicated Competence Centres to provide valuable
information and business opportunities• High-quality member events• Thematic working groups• Business delegations – from South Africa to Germany;
and from Germany to South Africa• Latest information, delegations and contacts in SADC • Protect and promote bilateral business in South Africa
Matthias Boddenberg
Head Office Johannesburg
Regional OfficeCape Town
Regional OfficeDurban
Regional OfficeMaputo
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 87078,
Houghton, 2041
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 1272,
Cape Town, 8000
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 39143
Queensburgh, 4070
Physical Address:
47 Oxford Road,
Forest Town,
Johannesburg, 2193
Physical Address:
13th Floor, Triangle House,
22 Riebeek Street,
Cape Town, 8001
Physical Address:
Lion Match Office Park
Chamber Square,
892 Umgeni Rd,
Durban, 4000
Physical Address:
Rua António Simbine, nº 211
Sommerschield, Maputo,
Mozambique
Tel: +27(0)11 486-2775 Tel: +27(0)21 418-3311 Tel: +27(0)31 335-1020 Tel: +25821493260
Fax: +27(0)11 486-3625 Fax: +27(0)21 418-5577 Fax: +27(0)11 486-3625 Fax: +25821493258
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