RA Frank Aletter, LL.M.Juni 2013
South African & German Economic Relations
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• Germany is South Africa’s:– 2nd most important trade partner, after China – Germany is one of the largest investors in the SA
economy– In terms of volume: Germany is the 4th largest importer
of SA products– More than 620 companies are active in South Africa– German companies in SA employ over 90,000 people
directly and approximately an additional 90,000 people through supplier industries
– German companies are among the biggest investors in training and education
South African & German Economy & Trade
Trade between South Africa and Germany (in EUR)
2012 2013 2014
Import to Germany from SA 5.07 bn 4.755 bn 4.879 bn
Exports to SA from Germany 8.812 bn 8.543 bn 8.349 bn
Trade balance -3.742 bn -3.768 bn
-3.47 bn
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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 (estimated)0
0.51
1.52
2.53
3.54 3.7
3.2
1.8
0.5
1.5 1.5
2.8 2.8
3.6
2.5
1.41.3
GDP growth in %
Germany South Africa
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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
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The SAGCC- World-wide network of 130 offices in 90 countries- In South Africa since 1952- Biggest bi-lateral Chamber in SADC- Over 600 members- Non-profit organization building bilateral relations- Invested in local training and social development- Competence Centres: Mineral Resources, Sustainable Energy and Corporate
Social Responsibility- Since 1997, supporting relations in SADC countries- South African German Training Services: CATS & BTC
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Expanding into SADC
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Chamber OrganogramCEO
PA to CEO
General Services
Dep. CEO/HOD
PA to Dep. CEO
Project Manag
er
Project Manag
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Competence Centre:
Mineral
Resource
s
Accounts/HR
HOD
Assistant to HOD
Trainee
AdministrationHOD
Messenger
Consultant
Trade FairsHOD
Project Manag
er
Project Manag
er
Ticket Sales
Operations &
MarketingCEO/HOD
Marketing
Events
Publications
IT
Database
Competence Centre:
Training
CapetownHODProject
Assistant
Project Manag
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Intern
Competence Centre:
Sustainable
Energy
EUREM
Training
DurbanHOD
MaputoHOD
HarareHonourar
y Represent
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Competence Centre: Mineral Resources
The Competence Centre aims to be the central point of contact for German and Southern African companies in
the Mineral Resources arena
• Providing market transparent information• Promoting cooperation and communication• Providing Services• Marketing/Promoting German technologies
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Competence Centre: Sustainable Energy
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 Offering advisory services to the sustainable energy industry, including
advanced training and skill enhancement – such as the EUREM Training Programme (European Energy Manager)
Promoting German technology in the southern African markets
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Competence Centre: Corporate Social Responsibility
In partnership with eight member companies and GIZ, the Competence Centre: CSR 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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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 between South
Africa and Germany
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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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Thank you for your attention
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