Invest in South Africa
South Africa boasts a diversity of investment opportunities spread across thirteen major sectors in the nine provinces. As a potential investor, we highlight a variety of recent investments, testimonials, news articles, press releases, and a myriad of information resources in the form of publications that have been tailored for you.
Explore opportunities in key investment sectors
South Africa has analysed the investment demand side indicators and have prioritised key sectors featuring benefits in the form of supply chain, attractive policy environments, preferential market access and more.
How to invest in South Africa?
South Africa is focused on the Ease of Doing Business. With this in mind, we have taken an investor perspective to outline the key steps of the investment journey. As InvestSA, we have also indicated, on the investment journey, where we have the necessary expertise to contribute and support your investment opportunity.
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The application period is from 20 December 2024 - 31 January 2025
The Department of Trade Industry and Competition the dtic and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit are jointly offering the Partnering in Business with Germany training programme, led by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. This programme seeks to attract companies who wish to do business in Germany with a comprehensive programme intends to draw applications from different sectors, with priority given to companies operating in Information Communication Technology Energy, Agro-processing (Health foods) and pharmaceuticals sectors. The programme also aims to help companies develop economic cooperation, and learn German business culture Participating companies will have the opportunity to explore the German market, establish connections with German corporations and cultivate long term partnerships.
The application period is from 20 December 2024 – 31 January 2025
To apply, please click the link provided.
Submit your completed application and supporting documents at learnexport@thedtic.gov.za
Browse Publications
InvestSA has developed publications for all their sectors that gives investors insights, essential studies and analysis into the country, markets, and opportunities. The value propositions are outlined in detail for each sector that outlines the investment potential and high growth opportunities. It has also developed the Value Proposition for South Africa as well.
Invest In Provinces
South Africa is made up of nine provinces offering a diversity of investor opportunities whether you are a potential investor or an establishment one. Some of the provinces (four) are coastal, offering ports and harbours for imports and exports but have an extensive air, road and rail infrastructure. Gauteng is the smallest province by geographical size but has the highest economic activity.
Special Economic Zones
Special Economic Zones
Special Economic Zones (SEZ’s) are geographically designated areas set aside for specific targeted economic activities. These industrial hubs are supported through special incentives and trade laws that differ from the rest of the country.
