An Introduction to Business Opportunities in South Africa

The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a premier location for new industrial investments. South Africa offers business opportunities for local and global companies in a phased development around industry clusters. The best business opportunities in South Africa are facilitated by Custom Secure Areas for export oriented manufacturing companies, such as the Special Economic Zone where the strategic Development Framework Plan focuses on infrastructure development and facilities. Coega’s Core Development Area comprises of 6 500 hectares providing ample custom designed space for your business.

Special Economic Zone offers a platform for global exports by attracting foreign and local investment in manufacturing industries.

Investor Advantages

Locating your business in the Special Economic Zone gives you these advantages:

•    Rezoned Land
•    Serviced Sites
•    Flexible Lease and Utility Prices
•    Custom Secure Areas
•    Data and Voice Connectivity

South African Investment Opportunities

The key priority investment sectors currently pursued at Special Economic Zone include:

•    Agro Processing

•    Automotive 
     -    Automotive Components 
     -    Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)

•    Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) 
     -    Financial Shared Services Centre 
     -    Call Centre

•    Chemicals 
     -    Organic (Petrochemicals) 
     -    Inorganic (Chlorine)

•    Energy 
     -    Alternative Energy Sources (LNG)

•    Logistics

•    Manufacturing

•    Metals 
     -    Ferro Chrome 
     -    Stainless Steel 
     -    Iron and Steel Slabs 
     -    Aluminum Beneficiation 
     -    Metals Feb

•    Textiles 
     -    Flax 
     -    Wool & Mohair

Custom Designed Space for Your Business

Special Economic Zone offers sites for immediate occupation, or tailor-made infrastructure solutions to make the most of business opportunities in South Africa, including:

1. Bulk distribution of services in the industrial sectors
2. Servicing up to the site boundaries
3. Site services for specific investor requirements

Infrastructure includes superior voice and data connectivity by way South Africa’s robust telecommunications and internet, which links the country to all continents. For specialised requirements, such as rapid infrastructure deployment, mobility and portability, the latest wireless technologies are used. South African expertise in this area is in great demand throughout the world.