Learning Afrikaans can be an exciting and rewarding experience, particularly if you’re looking to use the language in a professional setting. Understanding key vocabulary related to the workplace will not only help you communicate more effectively with Afrikaans-speaking colleagues, but it will also demonstrate respect and a willingness to engage with their culture. Below is a selection of useful Afrikaans vocabulary that you might encounter in the workplace.

Werknemer – Employee
An individual who works part-time or full-time under a contract of employment, whether oral or written, express or implied, and has recognized rights and duties.
Die werknemer het sy kontrak hernu vir nog ‘n jaar.

Bestuurder – Manager
A person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff.
Die bestuurder vergader met die nuwe kliente Maandagoggend.

Vergadering – Meeting
A gathering of people, especially employees, where topics are discussed, and decisions are made.
Ons moet die weeklikse vergadering verskuif na ‘n later tyd.

Kantoor – Office
A room, set of rooms, or building used as a place for commercial, professional, or bureaucratic work.
Sy werk in ‘n groot kantoor op die vyfde vloer.

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