Country guide
South Africa Business etiquette and meeting customs
Africa/Johannesburg
What kind of meeting?
Moderate punctuality
A few minutes late is tolerated, but let people know if you'll be later.
Meeting Culture
Recommended duration45-60 min
Communication StyleFriendly, diverse
Greeting StyleHandshake (varies by culture)
Daily Schedule
Work Hours08:00 – 17:00
Breakfast07:00 – 08:00
Lunch12:00 – 13:00
Dinner19:00 – 20:00
Sleep22:00 – 06:00
Tips for Meetings
For the kind of meeting you chose above.
Dress Code
Business formal
Tone
Professional, multicultural
- ·Ubuntu philosophy means collective well-being guides decisions
- ·Be sensitive to the diversity of 11 official languages
General Tips
- ·Ubuntu philosophy — community and respect matter
- ·Multicultural — be sensitive to 11 official languages
- ·Build personal connections before business
Cultural Notes
- ·SAST timezone (UTC+2)
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