Positions Wanted

AHK Southern Africa publishes here profiles of job seekers. On the right hand side you will find more information on how to publish your profile or how to contact a candidate.

Profiles

[0015] Construction Manager

  • Vernon van der Merwe; vernon(at)vnvprojectdelivery.co.za; Edenvale, 1609.
  • Construction Manager, National Higher Diploma Architecture, Construction Manager.
  • South African Matric; Diploma from Technikon Witwatersrand, Registration ST1761 with SACAP.
  • Employed for many years by various Architectural practices, working on many varied construction sites, partly office-bound but mainly site-based.
  • I joined Arup (Pty) Ltd Consulting Engineers in 2000 and worked in their Façade division, moved across into Project Management as a Construction Manager. In 2018 I started my own company and have been doing construction management on a freelance contract basis.
  • I am fluent in English and Afrikaans, reading, writing and speech.
  • Microsoft suite, Excel basic, Project 365.
  • Construction Manager, preferably site-based to manage contractors and sub-contractors, in and around the Gauteng area but am free to travel further if necessary.

View CV here

[0014] Experienced German Certified Tax Advisor seeking a new role (within or beyond the tax field) – relocation to Johannesburg

Education: 
German Certified Tax Advisor, with a Master and Bachelor Degree in Business Administration (specialization each in Accounting and Taxation) at LMU, Munich, Germany. Bank apprenticeship (2.5 years) in a German private bank. 

Work Experience: 
Currently working at Deloitte for three years in Business Tax where I advise international and German clients in several complex national and international tax topics. Before that, parallel to my studies, I did various internships and working student jobs in the tax and audit field. 

Language Skills: 
German: Mother Tongue
English: Fluent
French: Basic knowledge

Desired position and Location: 
Looking for a new role either within or beyond the tax field in a company operating from South Africa with an office near Johannesburg, that isn’t 100% remote. Excited to leverage expertise in a new role and tackle challenges also beyond the tax field.

Other:
I am an enthusiastic and very motivated professional with a proven track record of shouldering responsibilities in highly complex and fast-paced work environments. Thrives in collaborative team settings where clear communication and expectation management are key. 

I am happy to share my CV with you and to have an initial chat. Please email: info(at)germanchamber.co.za.

[0013] Experienced Hands-on Executive with IT and Engineering background

Education:
Graduate Engineer Processing Technology; special qualification in Training

Work Experience:
Managing Director of Durban Data Imports, 11 Years, with focus on new ideas and distribution into Sub-Sahara Africa, Success: doubling turnover, tripling net profit

Manager Product Marketing Itec South Africa, 7 years, with focus on Training and skills development

Product Promotion Manager, Konica Minolta Europe, 7 years with focus on Product Management

Language Skills:
German, native
English, bilingual
Portuguese, limited working proficiency
Russian, limited working proficiency

IT Skills:
Full proficiency in MS Office and other areas

Desired Position and Location:
Senior position with technical orientation and focus on African Countries, preferably based in South Africa

Other:
My main approach as manager and leader is analytic and conceptional thinking before speaking. Due to my education, I have got a view for technical detail, and solve problems with a scientific approach and where possible, mathematically.

[0012] IT Management Master's student seeking an internship opportunity

As a dedicated and driven IT Management Master's student, I am actively seeking an internship opportunity to gain practical experience in the Information Management field. With a strong foundation in IT management, project management, and data analysis, I am eager to apply my theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges.

Throughout my academic career, I have developed a wide range of technical and leadership skills, including expertise in database design, data analysis, and project planning and execution. I am well-versed in a variety of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall, and have experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

In addition to my technical and leadership skills, I am also a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. I am committed to building strong relationships with stakeholders and team members, and am skilled at managing expectations and navigating complex situations.

If you are looking for a highly skilled and motivated IT Management Master's student to join your team, I would love to discuss how I can contribute to your organization's success. Please contact me to schedule an interview or to learn more about my qualifications and experience.

If you would like to obtain a full CV or have an initial chat, please email info@germanchamber.co.za via reference number (0010).

[0011] Senior Accountant with experience in IFRS and OHADA

Profile Title
Senior Accountant with experience in IFRS and OHADA is looking for a new opportunity in South African established companies with subsidiaries in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) or in South Africa. South African permanent resident & permitted to work in the DRC with existing work permit.

Education
Bachelor Degree in Accounting (BCompt), UNISA, South Africa. Majors: Financial Accounting and Auditing, 2015.
Liaison interpreter French – English, WITS Language School, University of the Witwatersrand, 2011.

Work experience
Current position 2 years’ experience as Financial Advisor at “Geology for Africa SAS” which is a Congolese majority-owned management consulting company based in Lubumbashi.
2.5 years’ experience as Senior Accountant and Auditor at SMT and TIAfrica Finances SAS in Lubumbashi.
From November 2012 – to present undertaking projects as freelance interpreter.

Language Skills
French: Mother Tongue
English: Full professional capacity – near native speaker
German: Elementary

Desired Position and Location:
Looking for a senior role in Accounting and Auditing within an International company operating from South Africa with subsidiaries in francophone Africa and particularly in the DRC. Opportunities within South Africa will also be considered.

Other
Proficiency in accounting software (GIN, SAGE, PASTEL), critical thinking within ethical standards, ability to analyse data, attention to detail, excellent time management, written and verbal communication skills in both, French and English, continual learning ability.

Please email: lmepal(at)mweb.co.za

[0010] Senior Credit Analyst with Forensic Specialisation

During my many years of professional experience as a senior credit analyst at various banks in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and Paris (France), I was able to demonstrate my strong interconnected and strategic thinking and my investigative thinking style. Based on my Master´s degree in Economics and Business Administration from University of Hohenheim (Germany), I have acquired in-depth knowledge of creditworthiness and financial statement analysis, IFRS and German accounting standards. As an expert in the assessment of particularly complex and risky credit exposures, I have also specialised in the early detection of accounting manipulation and fraud. In addition to my mother tongue German I have business fluent language skills in English and French and I feel comfortable in an international environment. I am very familiar with MS Office products.

On several journeys through Southern and Eastern Africa I discovered my passion for this region. I have therefore decided to pursue my life and career in Cape Town, South Africa.

I will be happy to send you my full CV and look forward to talking to you by phone or in person. I am planning my next visit to South Africa from 7 to 31 July 2022. You can reach me either via my e-mail address petra.hielscher(at)mail.de or via mobile phone +49 (0)162 105 60 37 (Germany).

[0009] Experienced Inhouse Legal Counsel fully admitted under German Law is looking for a new challenge within South Africa – Relocation to South Africa intended

  • Profile Title: 
    Experienced Inhouse Legal Counsel fully admitted under German Law is looking for a new challenge within South Africa – Relocation to South Africa intended
     
  • Education:
    Legal Studies in Germany with focus on economic law Completion with diploma (1st state examination) followed by trainee work as articled clerk in Germany and South Africa and 2nd state examination in 2012
     
  • Work Experience: 
    • Current position 5 years’ experience as (Senior) Inhouse Legal Counsel for major Global Automotive Player
    • 2.5 years’ experience as Legal Counsel and Head of Team Legal Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and BeNeLux of Global Major Logistics Company
    • 2 years’ experience as Litigation Attorney for Civil Law, Economic Law, Transport Law
       
  • Language Skills: 
    • German: Mother Tongue
    • English: Proficient User
    • French: Basic User
       
  • Desired Position and Location: 
    Looking for a role as Inhouse Legal Counsel within an international oriented company operating from South Africa
     
  • Other: 
    High skills in review and negotiation of wide range of (commercial) contracts (Sales, Purchasing, Logistic, Quality, NDA’s, Research and Development); Legal Project Manager; Compliance Officer; Corporate Experience

If you would like to obtain a full CV or have an initial chat, please get in contact with me via info@germanchamber.co.za via reference number (0009).

[0008] Marketing Research and Business Development Professional

I am an entrepreneurial and ambitious Marketing Research and Business Development Professional at senior level from Germany. I have gained international work experience in England, Saudi Arabia and Iran. Furthermore, I have a Master's degree in Economic Geography (main subject), English and Media Studies from Heinrich Heine University of Düsseldorf, Germany. The work experience I have gained is mostly in the consumer products sector, and I am open to work in any sector. Having visited many African countries, I now feel challenged to pursue my career in (South) Africa.

If you are looking to fill a role that fits the description above, and would like to obtain a full CV or have an initial chat, please email me at wolfgang.kunst(at)web.de or call me on +49 (0)176 554 012 74 (Germany).