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Looking for German Expats in Johannesburg?

  • Meet Germans in Johannesburg

  • Get information in our Johannesburg guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Johannesburg

  • Claude Maurin

    After I followed my wife to Johannesburg, InterNations and its expat circles helped me find free-lance work with South African clients.

InterNations - A Place for Germans in Johannesburg

Grüß Gott to all Germans in Johannesburg! Would you like to meet fellow German expats in Johannesburg? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Germans, e.g. where in Johannesburg your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get roast pork with Knödel?

We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Johannesburg. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of German expats, hailing from Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and all regions of Germany.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Johannesburg

26,952
members in Johannesburg
703
German members
16
monthly events
16
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Germans at our events in Johannesburg

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Germans in Johannesburg.

Oct 25, 2025, 5:30 PM
6 attendees
Let's meet all newcomers and celebrate at an upmarket hotel and cocktail Bar with good food! We will meet at 17:30, all new comers together, then we will join all other members at the official event
Oct 25, 2025, 7:00 PM
21 attendees
Looking for a 5 star elegant space to meet new people without compromising your values? Join us for a social evening full of laughter, light conversation, and genuine connection. Open to all who respe
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of great food and even better company! We’ll be gathering for lunch at a beautiful Mediterranean-inspired restaurant where expats and locals can meet, share stories, a
Join us for a joyful year-end dinner at a lively Brazilian Rodizio restaurant! Let’s celebrate friendship, great food, and the start of the festive season together. Enjoy sizzling meats, vibrant atmos

Want to meet other Germans at our events?

Why German expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our German members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

  • Community Member
    From Germany, living in Johannesburg
  • Community Member
    From Germany, living in Johannesburg
  • Community Member
    From Germany, living in Johannesburg
  • Community Member
    From Germany, living in Johannesburg
  • Community Member
    From Germany, living in Johannesburg

Meet other Germans in Johannesburg

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Find other Germans to share your hobbies with

German Expats in Johannesburg Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, German expats in Johannesburg are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. "Jo'Burg", "Jozi" or "Gauteng" offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

  • Look through our Members Network to connect with Johannesburg’s German expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow German expats in Johannesburg.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Johannesburg to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with Germans in Johannesburg at Our Events

Our Johannesburg community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Johannesburg’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow German expats to discover the Highveld's Gauteng City Region. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from Germany in your local community and meet Germans in South Africa in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Germans living in Johannesburg!