UPDATE: Applications for the 2024/25 round of SA2Germany have closed. You can pre-register for the next round via this link. Applications will open again in early 2024.
Before you apply, please make sure you have reviewed our general programme information, the application criteria, the programme timeline and contents, as well as the fees and funding options. Don’t forget to check out our series of info videos about the programme, in which we explain the programme in more detail and answer any questions you may have. Last but not least, follow our Instagram account and Facebook page for the latest news and updates!
Application requirements:
- Fluent in German (minimum B1, i.e. advanced level)
- Completed high school with a national senior certificate/ matric or higher
- Citizen or resident of Namibia or South Africa (applications from other countries will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Age: 18-30, but applications from older participants can be considered as well
- Previous work experience and TVET/university studies or other qualifications are an asset.
NB: Please note that the German language requirement is non-negotiable! Advanced German language proficiency is a mandatory condition set by the German government and German companies to access the 3-year professional qualification (‘Ausbildung’), which is delivered exclusively in German.
What is SA2Germany?
The SA2Germany programme offers comprehensive support for German-speaking South African youth who want to pursue a 3-year ‘Ausbildung’ (dual vocational training) in Germany. The programme was launched in Namibia in 2023 and is going into its second round in 2024, expanding its reach to South Africa.
Selected programme participants go through a 12-month coaching, training and mentorship programme (delivered online) which helps them find the right Ausbildung and prepare them for the application process. Participants will also be introduced to suitable companies, and will receive intercultural training, as well as assistance with the visa application process.
Are you a high school learner, matriculant, university student or young professional from Namibia or South Africa? Do you speak German at intermediate or advanced level? Are you interested in pursuing your professional education in Germany, with the option of working in Germany after the 3-year dual vocational training? Then pre-register now to receive the latest updates about SA2Germany and get ready to submit your application for the next round of the programme in early 2025!
