MANUFACTURING

There are two primary pillars of the manufacturing sector in Mpumalanga, and these account for more than 60% of the output for this sector:

Fuel, Petroleum, and Chemical Products
Metal, Machinery, and Appliances

The fuel, petroleum and chemical products manufactured in Mpumalanga (Sasol in Secunda) are essentially synthetic fuel and its by-products, which are produced from coal in the Highveld region of the Province.

The other major components of the manufacturing sector are the Ferro-Alloy, Steel and Stainless Steel industries based in eMalahleni (Witbank) and Middelburg in the Nkangala District

Agro-processing is centred primarily in the Lowveld region of Mpumalanga and it makes a valuable contribution to the provincial economy’s manufacturing sector. Agro-processing is centred on processing the vast amounts of tropical and subtropical fruit and nuts cultivated in the Lowveld.
Mpumalanga has a diverse manufacturing sector that accounts for 13% of provincial GGP, in addition to an expanding retail sector
Most of the nation’s power stations are in Mpumalanga, and three previously mothballed power stations have recently been reopened

Opportunities in terms of the roll-out of the Mpumalanga Investment Development Plan (MIDP) and the establishment of relevant Industrial Technology Parks in Mpumalanga such as the Petro-Chemical one in Secunda

A priority sector:

Mpumalanga’s manufacturing industries accounts for most of the employment opportunities in the province and has been classified as a priority sector by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government

A strong workforce:

The manufacturing industries are the most popular career paths for technical and engineering graduates in the Province. Add to that South Africa’s dual skills development approach – classroom and on-the-job training – and you have a skilled and prepared workforce at the ready

Mpumalanga has a large network of industry bodies and associations to support your venture in the manufacturing industries. Get in touch with us to learn more

 

Opportunities:

Mpumalanga’s vast manufacturing industries touches a wide variety of related sub-sectors. The province provides a myriad of investment opportunities, and more are being generated every year through government supported initiatives

We are here to support you.

If you want to get advice regarding the expansion of your business or new investment to Mpumalanga, please fill out the contact form below. This service is provided by the Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA), the economic development agency of the Mpumalanga Provincial Government.

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