Name of the Project
Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

Location
The SEZ will be located adjacent to the Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) plant, in Silverton, Tshwane, in Gauteng, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
The SEZ is a public–private partnership between the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, the Gauteng provincial government, the City of Tshwane and FMCSA.

A management company owned by the three spheres of government, with board members also drawn from business, will be established to develop and manage this automotive zone.

Project Description
The Tshwane Automotive SEZ is an automotive components supplier industrial park that will play a significant role in bolstering further investment and job creation in the local economy. It will also be instrumental in allowing for future expansion of Ford’s local operations.

The Tshwane Automotive SEZ aims to attract automotive components manufacturing companies and related services.

The project will be rolled out in a phased manner on 162 ha provided by the City of Tshwane.

The 81 ha first phase will accommodate nine suppliers.

Potential Job Creation
A potential 6 700 direct jobs will be created.

Capital Expenditure
The projected investment amounts to an estimated R3.6-billion.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC), developer and operator of the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in the Eastern Cape, has been appointed as the implementing agent to develop and operate the Tshwane Automotive SEZ.

The CDC, as a public entity, is an implementing agent of choice in the country owing to its expertise in mega and complex infrastructure projects,  CDC’s head of brand and marketing Dr Ayanda Vilakazi has said.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
FMCSA, tel +27 12 842 2911.