Oh boy Petra,
You are going to open another can of worms here ;-)
Stallie and Climb150 are correct, you need to be there. It's going to be tough for sure, it can be very demoralising, but, this is the world you have bought into.
Look for operators out of the major centres too, no one visits them, try to find somewhere that you won't be competing with pilots of more experience.
Things to have for your adventure.
DG's certificate
ATPL Subjects
Low flying approval (Station work)
MR/Mini Bus license
RSA
Working with Children
A good reliable car, or the ability to buy one
3-6 months of living expenses
A very positive attitude
Good luck, the next few years are going to sort the wheat from the chaff in the newly minted CPL ranks.