Southern-African German Chamber of Commerce
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The Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAGCCI) is a non-profit organization that promotes bilateral business relations between Germany and South Africa as well as other SADC countries. It has over 600 member companies and 130 offices worldwide. SAGCCI provides various services to support German and South African companies including market information, legal assistance, trade fair support, training programs and networking opportunities. It also operates competence centers focused on sectors like minerals, energy and corporate social responsibility. SAGCCI manages the Builders Training Centre and Commercial Advancement Training Scheme which provide vocational skills training programs in construction, business administration and other fields.
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- 1. RA Frank Aletter, LL.M. Juni 2013
- 3. The Southern-African German Chamber of Commerce and Industry “Your experienced partner for bilateral business relations” Johannesburg Cape Town Durban Maputo 3 Harare… coming soon
- 4. 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
- 5. Southern African-German Chamber expanding into SADC
- 6. Chamber Organigram CEO General Services Dep. CEO/HOD Project Manager/PA to Dep. CEO Project Manager CSR Competence Centre Mineral Resources Competence Centre Accounts/HR HOD Assistant to HOD Trainee Administration HOD Messenger Consultant Trade Fairs HOD PA Project Manager Project Manager Ticket Sales Operations & Marketing CEO/HOD IT Publications Marketing Events Database Competence Centre Training Capetown HOD Project Assistant Renewable Energy Competence Centre Durban HOD Maputo HOD PA to CEO
- 7. 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 7 Trade Promotion Networking Services
- 8. General Services Market Entry Support In-depth Market Information Legal Services Address Search Payment Collection Services Events and Functions Competence Centres 8
- 9. Trade Fair Support 9 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
- 10. 10 Mineral Resources Competence 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
- 11. 11 Sustainable Energy Competence 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
- 12. Corporate Social Responsibility Competence 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 12
- 13. SA-German Training Services 13 • 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
- 14. 14 • 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
- 15. 15 • 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
- 16. 16 • 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
- 17. 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 17
- 18. 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 18
- 19. Matthias Boddenberg Head Office Johannesburg Regional Office Cape Town Regional Office Durban Regional Office Maputo 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 Email: info@germanchamber.co.za Email: capetown@germanchamber.co.za Email: durban@germanchamber.co.za Email maputo@germanchamber.co.za Thank you for your attention