German Language Requirement for Skilled worker

You do not need to show any German language skills to get the work visa (any type). Neither does your wife for the dependent's visa. But of course language is the key to the level of integration (and happiness) you want to achieve.
I just want to mention that the pay is rather low for your background and, at just over €2000/month after compulsory deductions, might not be enough for the lifestyle you want. The average (after tax) household income for a family of three is €3400/month in Germany.

Thank you beppi.

The offer is low, I am a self employed contractor for a couple of years and I get way more than that. But, in the end it comes down too that its not easy for some of us like the citizen from usa and eu countries to enter another cou try with relative ease.

I have declined the offer a couple of times actually. With the rate at which our South Africa economy amd government is going to me it seems we will be bankrupt and non existent  very soon.

So for the safety of me and my wife and baby it makes sense to bite the bullet get out the country where we can then go to a country where I will be more than happy to pay the taxes etc if you get your worth for it and hopefully a better lifestyle.

Atleast it will be a stepping stone for us to further our career opportunities for the better to eventually live then a more average life rather than below average.

Wife will come over and hopefully find work soon enough hopefully in the Chef/ Hospitality and catering management  industry to contribute to the family fund every month.

Well, I wish you good luck then!

Like Beppi mentioned, there is no language requirement for you, the thing is that if an employer is willing to hire you and do their part of the necessary paper work then you should be granted a work visa – unless you have a serious criminal record or a ban due to an immigration violation.

Your wife also has no language requirement. The spouse of a German citizen coming on a family reunion visa would, but not you as a foreigner. But like often mentioned here, learning German will usually be the key to a content working and social life. Your wife might however find it difficult if not impossible to find a job fitting her experience before she has rather fluent German. The professional jobs available with English as the working language or in niche areas and much less common than many seem to assume. I would say 98% of jobs in Germany require German.

And there is often a lot of hype about a blue card. One can apply for it afterward, if the income level and other requirements are met. But the main advantage of a blue card is that it gives a shortened path to either a permanent residency or eventually citizenship. So for those not intending to stay and live indefinitely in Germany, what is the point? And for those who truly are, having the process take a bit longer is usually irrelevant. The only scenario I think of is if one would lose their job after a few years and not find a new one they could be in a situation that they have to leave Germany because they are still on a limited residency and might have already gotten a permanent one if they had had a blue card.

Hi Ryno,
have you left SA yet?
It is advisable to be in the country when your kids are young, as a language has nuances that must be learnt as you grow up. A state school is virtually free, but int school is a massive cost.
Afrikaans does help me to understand a bit of flemish but of very little use when it comes to German Grammar - be well aware. I have found a good conversational app.
I am here for 18 months now, speak German well, and am battling to find work. Hospitality is ok if you are in a head office, the rest of the areas will require German, and mostly fluent spoken and written German is required.
Houses are extremely expensive compared to SA.
Social life is better, as you can walk around at night, there are people and life.