Membership Benefits

Members of the AHK Southern Africa have the opportunity to participate in exclusive events.

Members also have the opportunity to support the AHK Southern Africa as partners and have a visual presence on the AHK's media and advertising channels and events.

The AHK Southern Africa is part of the international network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK) with 150 offices in 93 countries. If you want to become active with your company in other countries or need services, you can also contact us or let us put you in touch with suitable local partners.

As part of our network, you will receive first-hand information relevant to your business in AHK Southern Africa - e.g. on regulations and laws, taxes, customs tariffs, as well as technical and safety standards.

Through our monthly e-newsletter and mailer ‘Whats on the Agenda’, we deliver up-to-date information and news directly to your inbox.

Members also have the opportunity to get involved in general meetings and working groups and represent their interests there.  

Membership gives access to business networks, market insights, advocacy, and services that support trade and investment between Southern Africa and Germany.

Membership is open to companies of all sizes and industries that are active in or interested in the Southern African–German business community.

The Chamber offers different membership categories tailored to company size.

Membership is primarily aimed at companies and organisations. Individual membership is not offered.

Membership fees are based on the company size and chosen membership category. A fee structure is available further below.

Please refer to our Membership Benefit Guide here. 

Yes. Members receive discounted rates for services such as Business Partner Searches, Address Searches, Market Analysis, Surveys and Interviews, Company Verification, and Trade Fair Business Trips. View the page HERE.

Events take place throughout the year, including business dialogues, sector-specific roundtables, delegation visits, and networking functions.

Some events are open to non-members, while others are exclusive to members. Members enjoy preferential access and rates.

Yes. Members benefit from visibility opportunities such as sponsorships, event participation, and features in Chamber communications.

We provide market entry consulting, partner searches, legal and tax guidance referrals, and networking opportunities with local businesses and institutions. Review our webpage to view the Competence Centres, Regional Representation and upcoming Events. For detailed services overview please visit the service page HERE.

You can complete the online membership application form HERE or contact the Membership department directly for assistance members@germanchamber.co.za

Once the application is submitted, approval usually takes one to four weeks depending on the vetting process.

Our Membership department is available to answer questions and provide details on services, benefits, and the application process: members@germanchamber.co.za

No. Our membership spans across all industries. We do, however, have Competence Centres that focus on key industries where German companies are most active in the region.

Yes. We welcome non-German companies to the Southern African–German business community. Applicants will need to provide information on their active participation within this community and motivation to join.

Our head office is in Johannesburg. We also have offices in Cape Town and Durban, with consultants based in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Frankfurt. In other countries, we work closely with partner organisations.

No. We support businesses of all sizes, from multinational companies to small and medium-sized enterprises.

We are part of a global network with more than 150 locations in over 90 countries worldwide. The headquarters of the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) are located in Berlin and Brussels. To view the DIHK Headquarters page, visit it here: DIHK Headquarters

The AHK Southern Africa represents 12 countries in the region: South Africa, Botswana, DR Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Eswatini, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. We also represent three German foreign trade institutions: the Bavarian Representative Office in South Africa, the Representative Office of the State Development Corporation of Thuringia, and the Economic Representative Office of Baden-Württemberg in South Africa and the SADC region.