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Four people stand around a desk in a bright, modern office and concentrate as they look at a laptop. A woman points at the screen, while the others watch her attentively.

We want you!

At ZEISS in South Africa
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We inspire the world to see in new ways.

Want to be part of it?

With us you can create impact! We're looking for people who are empathetic and passionate, who are committed to achieving their goals, and who get excited about challenging topics. People who deliver top performance and push the limits of what's possible. Who always strive to develop, accept responsibility, and take society into the future.

As part of the global ZEISS team.

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    ZEISS in South Africa

    With a presence in South Africa for over 80 years, around 150 employees in Sub-Saharan Africa now support our customers, covering a broad spectrum of the ZEISS portfolio. This includes medical technology for ophthalmology and microsurgery as well as solutions for research microscopy with light, laser and electron microscopes.

  • What sets us apart

    Whether you're on a Leadership track or Expert path, you’ll find your challenge here with us. Whatever your background, we're looking for people who think outside the box. For people with ideas and vision. For chemists who want to perform corporate strategy duties. For engineers who like to work in sales, and lawyers who can get to grips with a role at HR. Because we know: the greater the diversity, the more creative the solutions.

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    Be part of #teamZEISS

    As the pioneer of scientific optics, we continue to challenge the limits of human imagination. You're ready to do your best to achieve your goals. Are you open to new things, to the latest trends and to transformation? Are you motivated to help a global technology leader with a long history ensure an equally bright future? With your motivation and passion, you’ll fit right in at ZEISS!

There are so many career options within the ZEISS team in South Africa

In addition to the options below, we also have exciting jobs in other specialist departments.

  • From CNC lathes that weigh a ton down to polishing work accurate to the millimeter, precision and a keen eye are required. Explore the world of production and manufacturing.

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  • From semiconductor technology to neurosurgery: Our engineers are dedicated to progress and make our products a success.

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  • Building bridges, pushing boundaries and sometimes even removing some of the obstacles along the way – our Sales teams are dedicated to people.

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  • Mastering technology. Identifying connections. Delivering solutions: Our field service technicians know no two days are the same and are always looking for the perfect solution.

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Working locally. Acting globally.

ZEISS in South Africa

Randburg

ZEISS in South Africa

Cape Town

ZEISS in South Africa

Durban

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Job openings and applications

The different business units and the central corporate and service functions at ZEISS offer a large number of career options for all disciplines.

Jobs in South Africa

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What is the daily work at ZEISS like?

In our global team, the different business units, departments and the central corporate and service functions offer a large number of career options.

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Do you have questions about the application process?

Your journey to #teamZEISS begins with your application. You can find everything important at a glance here.