[Moving North 2027] - Start your journey to Germany

[Moving North 2027] - Start your journey to Germany

Full time | Ems-Achse Region

APPLICATION OPEN until 31st Jan 2027
We are currently collecting all applications and reviewing the documents.
Please give us time!

The assessment center will take place in February 2027

>> What is the Wachstumsregion Ems-Achse e.V.?

The “Ems-Achse" is a region in the Northwest of Germany, joining the counties East Friesland (Ostfriesland), Emsland and Bad Bentheim. It borders the the North Sea to the North and the the Netherlands to the west.

The counties have a total of approx. 1 million inhabitants and an area of approx. 7000 km2. The region is known for its cleanliness, low crime and unemployment rate (less than 3 %), low costs and high quality of life. It is a region with a lot of nature and agriculture, but also with world-renowned companies as well as family-run businesses.

The Ems-Achse e.V. is a registered association and non-profit organisation. More than 900 companies, businesses, municipalities, institutions and other organisations are part of our community. Our collective aim is to strengthen economic growth and create additional job opportunities in this region. This is accomplished through the development of various projects, enhancing communication among companies, and, most importantly, promoting our region.

>> Why this project

Germany faces a shortage of skilled workers and our initiative aim is to attract international skilled workers to live and work in our region. We not only assist in finding employment but also support integration, offer German language assistance, and foster a sense of community building. This project is funded by various companies in our region who are eager to employ people from abroad. You can participate in this programme when you finished your vocational degree (Trade Certificate) in a technical field in South Africa.

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>> What we expect

For the project one of the following certifications is required:

• N1 & N2 theory at TVET-College + Trade Certificate
• Technical Matric + Trade Certificate
• Occupational Certificate

We are looking for qualified artisan (red seal) for example as a Mechanical Fitter, Fitter and Turner, Electrician, Motor Mechanic or Welder. You must be motivated to learn German. We offer an intensive German course in Cape Town. Depending on the company the tasks may vary.

Please note: currently we cannot consider applicants with Trade Certificates only (without theory at a TVET-college , e.g. training on the job)!

>> Accelerated Skilled Worker Procedure

The project will help you to apply for the accelerated skilled worker procedure.

>> Benefits

There is no agency fee for programme participants (nevertheless: the programme is not entirely free of charge, costs for documents, visas and flights may have to be paid by the applicants). We not only assist in finding employment but also support integration, offer German language assistance, and foster a sense of community building. You are not alone. You will be traveling to Germany with the whole group.