Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany

Please click the following for more information about the Embassy and the contact details of the divisions.

• Political Department

  The Political Department promotes bilateral relations between Germany and South Africa through a continuing dialogue with the South African Government, the Parliament, political parties and civil society covering a wide range of political issues. 

  Enlarge image Westerwelle, Motlanthe and Niebel at the Union Building in Pretoria (© picture-alliance/dpa)

  The observation and analysis of South Africa´s foreign and domestic policies, the preparation and management of high level visits of political decision makers, as well as the coordinaton of policies in multilateral bodies are other important activities. The division also covers the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Kingdom of Swaziland.

  The Political Division
  Head of Division	Ingo Herbert
  South African Foreign Policy	Ingo Herbert
  South African Domestic Policy and Protocol	Friedrich Schröder (ad interim)
  Swaziland	Friedrich Schröder
  Lesotho	Martina Wurm-Dittkrist
  Regional and Security Politics	Dr. Ralf Goldstein
  Secretary	Friederike Weber-Rahman
  Contact the Political Section

  Phone:

  +27 (0) 12 427 8925

  Fax:

  +27 (0)12 343 3606

• Press and Public Affairs Division

  Enlarge image Interview with Deutsche Welle (DW) (© German Embassy Pretoria) The Press Division is responsible for press work and public affairs with the aim of presenting German domestic and foreign policy to the South African public. It maintains close contact with local media outlets and journalists and is a prime source of information for German correspondents working in South Africa. 

  Also, it analyzes the South African media landscape and reports on media-related develpoments in the country. The Press Division works closely together with the virtual German Information Centre (www.gicafrica.diplo.de).

  Contact the Press Section

  German Information Centre
  

  Organization

  Head of Section and Spokesperson of the Embassy: Friedrich Schröder

  Assistant: Desiree Vorster; Secretariat: Friederike Weber-Rahman

  Phone:

  +27 (0)12 427 8925

  Fax:

  +27 (0)12 343 3606

• German Information Centre

  Enlarge image

  Meet modern Germany, be informed and enjoy stories about Germany and Africa. The German Information Centre Pretoria (GIC) is online under www.pretoria.diplo.de/gic. To stay updated you can subscribe to the GIC RSS-feeds, the newsletter or join the GIC fans on Facebook.

  Contact the GIC Pretoria

  Website of the GIC

  GIC's Facebook page
  

  Organization

  Director: Friedrich Schröder

  Editors: Tiffany Jackson-Zunker, Steffen Scholz

  Phone:

  +27 (0)12 427 8953/50

  Fax:

  +27 (0)12 343 9401

• Labour and Social Affairs Section

  Enlarge image (© German Embassy Pretoria) This section represents the portofolio of the German Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and the Ministry of Health, and faciltates the bilateral relations with South African counterparts in these fields. 

  The section also maintains strong relations with the South African trade unions, reaching the level of companies, namely in the metal and automotive industry as some major German companies have been established in South Africa for decades.

  Contact the Labour and Social Affairs Section

  Read more about labour and social affairs
  

  Organization

  Head of Section: Monika M Sommer

  Assistant: Helen Crafford

  Phone:

  + 27 (0)12 427 8930 / 8901

  Fax:

  +27 (0)12 343 3606

• Cultural Section

  Enlarge image Player of the tournament from Mfanela Primary: Simo Mdletshe (© Anna Nyman) Cultural and educational affairs, as well as sports, play an important role in Germany`s foreign policy. The Cultural Section of the German Embassy in Pretoria is dedicated, together with other German and German-South African cultural institutions, to promote contact, co-operation and understanding between the people of Germany and South Africa.

  Contact the Cultural Section

  More information on German-South African cultural relations
  

  Organization

  Section Head: Mr. Markus Bollmohr

  Cultural Attaché: Mrs. Martina Wurm-Dittkrist; Secretary for Cultural Affairs: Ms. Christina Dohmen.

  Phone:

  +27 (0)12 427 8951

  Fax:

  +27 (0)12 343 3606

• Legal and Consular Section

  Enlarge image (© dpa / picture-alliance) The Legal and Consular section offers many services to our customers, be it visa, passports, answering questions of German citizenship, or other consular services.

  Please check our list of services and on how to make an appointment
  here

  Organization

  Head of Section: Angelika Saake

  Phone:

  012-427 8977

  Fax:

  012-427 8982

• Department for Economic and Global Issues

  The Department for Economic and Global Issues is comprised of the following divisons:

  - Economy
  

  - Energy, Climate and Environment
  

  - Development Cooperation

  - Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection

  - Research, Science and Technology

  Enlarge image Made in Germany (© picture-alliance/ dpa) We offer information and provide contacts with the leading players in Germany and South Africa on the crucial issues facing our global future: From climate change to food security, from cutting-edge technology to helping overcome inequality. The department also closely follows developments in the major international economic fora.

  Department for Economic and Global Issues
  Head of Department	Andreas Künne
  Telephone	+27 (0)12 427 8952
  Secretariat	Manuela Morgan
  Telephone	+27 (0)12 427 8922
  Fax	+27 (0)12 344 5610

  
  

  The Economic Division
  

  The Economic Division offers information about the economy in South Africa, about Germany as a business location as well as initiatives of foreign trade promotion through the Federal Foreign Office Berlin. 

  The Division also promotes German interests in the economic, commercial, financial, agricultural, technological, research and environmental sectors in South Africa and serves as a point of contact for Germany-related economic questions. It works with, among other organizations, the South African - German Chambers of Commerce and the representative of German trade and invest. 

  The Economic Division
  Head of Division	Rodin Knapp
  Telephone	+27 (0)12 427 8935
  Secretariat	Manuela Morgan
  Telephone	+27 (0)12 427 8922
  Fax	+27 (0)12 344 5610
  Contact the Economic Division
  Read more about German-South African business relations

• Development Cooperation

  The Economic Cooperation and Development Section is responsible for the central coordination of development policy-related activities between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of South Africa (diplomatic accreditation extends to the Kingdom of Lesotho). 

  Enlarge image Girl with YDF footballs (© GIZ/YDF) This means ensuring that there is a continuous exchange of ideas between all parties involved, and steering of the governmental implementing organisations (in conjunction with the BMZ, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, and the AA, Federal Foreign Office).

  The Embassy is tasked with coordinating the preparation and implementation of the annual bilateral government negotiations and consultations. The Embassy is also an important development policy partner to the South African government and cooperates closely with the National Treasury, as well as with various ministries and government departments. It also administers a micro project fund through which local organisations can obtain financial support.

  Contact the Economic Development Cooperation Section

  Read more about development cooperation
  

  Organization

  Head of Section: Mr. Stephan K. Ohme

  German skills programmes, micro projects and NGOs: Ms. Melanie Lichter

  Phone:

  +27 (0)12 427 8915

  Fax:

  +27 (0)12 344 5610

• Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection Section

  This section represents the German Ministry for Food, Agriculture and Consumer Affairs (BMELV). 

  Enlarge image (© picture-alliance/ dpa) The BMELV’s main aims include promoting a balanced, healthy diet and safe foods, ensuring that everyday goods are safe, assisting in the development of clear consumer rights and helping to ensure that the agricultural sector is strong and able to perform the duties required of it. 

  The section has regional responsibilities and handles South Africa in addition to Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe und Swaziland.

  Contact the Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection Section

  Read more abour Food, Agriculture and Consumer Affairs
  

  Organization

  Head of Section: Hermann Intemann

  Office Administration: Ms. Melanie Lichter; Secretary: Mrs. Manuela Morgan

  Phone:

  +27 (0)12 427 8929

  Fax:

  +27 (0)12 344 5610

• Research, Science and Technology

  Enlarge image (© picture-alliance/dpa) South Africa is Germany´s main cooperation partner in Africa when it comes to science and technology. 

  Common research takes place in the areas of advanced manufacturing, climate change, energy, astronomy, biodiversity, geosciences, sustainability research and sustainable land management.

  Contact the Research, Science and Technology Section

  Read more about Research, Science and Technology
  

  Organization

  Head of Section: Maja Clausen

  Secretary: Manuela Morgan

  Phone:

  +27 (0)12 427 8934

  Fax:

  +27 (0)12 343 3606

• Defence Attaché

  The Defence Attaché and Assistant Defence Attaché are representatives for the German Navy, Air Force, Medical Health Service and the Army. In addition to South Africa, their area of responsibility includes Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and the Kingdom of Lesotho. The Defence Attaché advises the Ambassador on military and security matters, as well as on relevant policy developments in the regions for which he is accredited. Another responsibility is the facilitation of cooperation between the German Federal Ministry of Defence and the Ministries of the Defence of the above-mentioned Southern African countries.

  Contact the Defence Attaché's Office
  

  Organization

  Defence Attaché: Thomas Andrejews

  Assistant Defence Attaché: Thomas Burchert; Office Coordinator: Holger Leggewie, Secretary: Cornelia Kuhles

  Phone:

  +27 (0)12 427 8900

  Fax:

  +27 (0)12 344 3629