News and publications

Here you will find all the latest news, publications, tenders and vacancies of GIZ South Africa and Lesotho. For older content, please click on 'news archive' below.
Traditional Knowledge Holders collaborate with Industry to form common ground in Biodiversity
Descendants of indigenous peoples, the San and the Khoikhoi, as original custodians of South Africa's biodiversity-rich eco-regions, today share this responsibility with the nations, tribes and peoples of South Africa.

Unlocking the growth of Southern Africa’s Marula Industry through regional collaboration, sector development planning and geographical indication advancements
The Marula tree is an indigenous plant to South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, as well as in neighboring countries. The Southern African Marula industry is committed to the sustainable development of the sector, and recognises Marula’s value ...

Sustainable and Ethical Tea Trade and Value Chains in South Africa
In celebration of International Tea Day, it is important that consumers, businesses, and policymakers around the world continue supporting ethical and sustainable choices in the tea they drink.

Weaving Innovative Entrepreneurial Ecosystems training
Building stronger entrepreneurial ecosystems across South Africa Across South Africa, a vibrant network of problem solvers is growing - one that’s transforming how local businesses and entrepreneurs are supported.

Gcwalisa, Rethinking Food Savings: Cutting Costs and Waste with Reusable Packaging for Local Communities
Gcwalisa, launches a pioneering method to tackling food security in South Africa while solving the issue of waste in food packaging.

State Secretary Morgan visits South Africa to Strengthen Climate Cooperation and advance the Just Energy Transition Partnership
State Secretary Morgan (Federal Foreign Office Germany) will visit South Africa to assess climate policy, the energy transition, and related structural changes in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, and rural areas.
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A Celebration of Women by the German and French Embassies in South Africa
In honour of the valiant protest against oppressive apartheid laws by approximately 20 000 women of all races on 09 August 1956 in Tshwane, South Africa; the Republic of South Africa commemorates the day annually as National Women’s Day...

Grappling with the critical questions of the Power Sector Reform in South Africa
Johannesburg, June 25 - 26: At the Operation Vulindlela conference, government and private sector experts gathered to discuss the unit's priorities under the seventh administration.
Sowing seeds of success: The inspiring journey of the Green Hydrogen internship programme in South Africa for inclusive development
Internship programmes continue to serve as an important bridge between academic learning and real-world employment, and a pathway for professional development.
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Consultations for developing a more competitive South African electricity industry further under way.
On April 19, 2024, the newly formed National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA), with support from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), launched a series of consultative workshops ...
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National Energy Regulator of South Africa signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
On April 10, 2024, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH formalised years of positive collaboration in South African energy regulation...

Landmark Embedded Generation Support Programme for Municipalities shares 2024 opportunities available now.
In recent years, South Africa has experienced a substantial uptake of embedded generation.

South Africa Showcases TVET System and Skills Development Initiatives to German Delegation Led by Dr. Heike Kuhn, BMZ
During Dr. Heike Kuhn's recent visit to South Africa, excellent examples of the tangible impact of development cooperation were showcased.
Welcome to the GIZ South Africa, Lesotho and eSwatini Tender section. On this platform, you can search for current notices on tenders for the organisation and download the procurement documents as required. Click on the link with the applicable reference number to view the full advert and download supporting documents. GIZ only accepts bids via email (ZA_Quotation@giz.de) and filetransfer.giz.de. All bids to be submitted electronically in PDF ONLY! GIZ South Africa, Lesotho and eSwatini invites all prospective suppliers or service providers to bid on the following applicable published RFBs:
- Call for Proposals 91189036: Procurement of 2 Sedan (Small City SUV) Vehicles, closing 15 August 2025
- Call for Proposal 83489867: Invitation to Tender - Appointment of a Service Provider to Develop and Package a Just Transition Podcast Programme for JUST SA, closing 30 June 2025
- Call for Proposals 83488605: RE-Development of the South African Weather Services’ Climate Data Management System (METCAP), closing 23 June 2025
- Call for proposals 83478354: Provision of Payroll System Software Services and Licensing, closing 23 June 2025
- Call for Tenders 83486635: Research on specialised curricular for judges and exploration of how the whistleblowing ecosystem has been capacitated to support the curricular, closing 19 June 2025
- Call for Proposals 83488911: Media Support for the Distribution of the Digitalization Study for the South African-German Energy Partnership, closing 23 June 2025
- Call for Proposals 83489395: Capacity building of MSMEs in the maritime sector in the Central Corridor, closing 26 June 2025
- Call for Proposal: 83478354 Provision of Payroll System Software Services and Licencing, closing 17 June 2025
- Call for Tenders: Research on specialized curricular for judges and exploration of how the whistleblowing ecosystem has been capacitated to support the curricular, closing 30 May 2025
- Call for Proposals: 83484913
- Call for Proposals: 83486292
Welcome to the GIZ South Africa, Lesotho and eSwatini recruitment page. Here you will find current job opportunities available. Suitable candidates should apply by submitting a motivation letter stating why they should be the preferred candidate and the value they will add and bring to the work of the advertised position. This should be accompanied by a detailed CV indicating their nationality to recruit-pretoria@giz.de with the subject line of the position they are applying for, for the attention of Head of Unit: Human Resource. Remember to observe the Closing date for Applications. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be informed! Applications without a motivation letter will not be considered!
- Junior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
- Senior Procurement and Contracting Specialist
- Finance Specialist - closing 10th July 2025
- Technical Advisor: Skills and Knowledge - ICM - closing 8th July 2025
- Administrative Assistant - closing 4th July 2025
- Regional Value Chain Technical Advisor - Light Industry - closing 30th June 2025
- Senior Technical Advisor - Accelerating the Energy Transition in Africa Program - closing 27th June 2025
- Senior Technical Advisor: Climate Change Policy - closing 25th June 2025
- Advisor - P+ Strengthening Participation in the Energy Transition - closing 20th June 2025
- Communications Advisor - P+ Strengthening Participation in the Energy Transition - closing 20th June 2025
- Procurement and Contracting Specialist - closing 4th April 2025
- Interns (x2) - SDGI, closing 28 February 2025
- Interns x 2 – H2.SA Programme, closing 20 February 2025
- Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, closing 21 February 2025
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