Sonnenglas

Your Chance for a Bright Future

Find Your Dream Job at Sonnenglas®

Join Our Team

Work Alongside Us to Build a Fairer and Greener Future

Welcome to Sonnenglas®! Dive into an inspiring work environment with us, offering the opportunity to actively contribute to groundbreaking innovations for a sustainable future. Here it is not just about jars that store solar energy, it's primarily about the people working together towards a greener future.

As a member of the Sonnenglas family, you will experience not only the excitement for renewable energy but also a work culture defined by creativity, teamwork, and personal growth.

Thanks to flat hierarchies, we have cultivated a community of enthusiasts passionately committed to our mission. Join us and shape a fair, green world together, driven not only by solar energy but also by shared ideas and commitment. Welcome to Sonnenglas® – where your career is not just a job but an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Open Positions

Solar Super Hero aka Solar Product Assembly Specialist

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Working hours: 40

Start: As soon as possible

Contact person: James Mason

Your tasks

Producing our products requires multiple skills, which we will teach you, and which will involve:

  • Soldering
  • Operating machinery
  • Using your hands
  • Paying close attention to details in order to ensure that every unit we produce reaches our high quality standards

You bring

  • An eagerness to learn
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • The drive to produce a world class product representing South Africa

We offer

A salary in line with Fair Trade Standards, subsidised medical insurance, daily fruit and further training opportunities. 

Customer Care Agent

Location: Brunsbüttel (Hybrid)

Working hours: 20 - 40 hours/week

Start: At the earliest possible date

Contact person: Diana Petschow

Your tasks

  • Answering enquiries about our products and services received by email, chat or phone
  • Building a strong relationship with our customers by actively seeking to understand their needs
  • Liaising with the global Sonnenglas® team on a daily basis to share information and generate solutions to problems
  • Make suggestions to improve and enrich our customer experience
  • Assist in any other tasks required to achieve outstanding results as a team, including but not limited to back office tasks

You bring

  • Perfect written and spoken German.
  • Very good English skills are an advantage.
  • A good sense for the right written and verbal tone with our customers, whereby it is important to you to always convince with friendliness.
  • Convincing communication in various formats, both in writing and in verbal conversations.
  • You are proficient in digital tools such as e-mail, Skype, Google Suite, helpdesk software, Trello
  • You are solution-orientated and have an exceptional ability to solve problems

We offer

Location-independent, flexible working hours and locations. Fair salary. Incentive for employees: Free quota of Sonnenglas® products.

Brand Communication Designer / Content Producer

Content Creator wanted!

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Working hours: tbd

Start: At the earliest possible date

Contact person: Stefan Neubig

We're looking for a talented Brand Communication Designer/ Content Producer to join our South African-German team in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this role, you will be instrumental in crafting and producing engaging multimedia content that aligns with our commitment to sustainability and design elegance. Your work will encompass a wide range of media from print and digital to video and social platforms, ensuring a coherent and attractive brand message across all channels.

Your tasks

  • Develop and execute innovative design and content strategies that reflect our brand's ethos and market positioning.
  • Create visually compelling graphics and layouts for various media including website, social media, print, and packaging.
  • Produce and edit video content that tells compelling stories about our products and social initiatives.
  • Work collaboratively with marketing teams to ensure consistency in our brand’s voice and visuals across all communication channels.
  • Spearhead the management of content timelines, from conceptualization to delivery, ensuring all deadlines are met.
  • Stay abreast of the latest trends in design and content production, integrating cutting-edge techniques and tools into our workflow.
  • Provide art direction for photography, videography, and graphic design, maintaining high standards for aesthetics and visual impact.

You bring

  • Proven experience in graphic design, video production, and digital content creation.
  • Strong proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) and familiarity with video editing tools.
  • Excellent understanding of branding and marketing principles, with the ability to produce content that resonates with diverse audiences.
  • Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a knack for prioritizing and thriving in a dynamic environment.
  • A portfolio showcasing a wide range of skills in visual communication, including work in print, digital, and video media.
  • A passion for sustainability and social responsibility, and a desire to work in a creative role that aligns with these values.

We offer

  • A creative and impactful role within an internationally recognized company committed to sustainability and innovative design.
  • A dynamic workplace at Victoria Yards, complemented by flexible home office options and a supportive team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development, including workshops and seminars to enhance your skills.
  • Competitive compensation package and a platform to make a significant impact through your creative expertise.

Unsolicited Applications are Always Welcome

If you feel that your skills and passion align well with our mission, don't hesitate to send us your application via email. We are constantly on the lookout for talented and motivated individuals who want to shape the future with us. You can send your unsolicited application to Diana [diana@sonnenglas.net] or use the form below. We look forward to hearing from you and hopefully welcoming you to the Sonnenglas team soon!

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