Let us help you invest and grow your projects in South Africa
InvestSA is mandated by Parliament to attract, facilitate and retain foreign and domestic investment - providing expert guidance from your first enquiry through to full establishment and long-term growth.
South Africa's national investment promotion interface
InvestSA is the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition's dedicated investment promotion programme - the country's primary interface between government and the global investor community. We coordinate institutional support across government to facilitate investment processes in South Africa, providing guidance and assistance throughout the investment lifecycle - from initial engagement and opportunity exploration to implementation and potential expansion activities.
InvestSA works to improve coordination between investors and relevant government institutions involved in the investment process. Through collaboration with provincial investment agencies and public sector stakeholders, InvestSA supports efforts to enhance regulatory navigation, facilitate issue resolution, and promote a more enabling environment for investment in South Africa. All InvestSA services are provided free of charge.
Three services powering your investment journey
InvestSA coordinates access to three dedicated platforms — each designed to remove friction and accelerate your progress across government.
the dtic Fusion Centre
South Africa's national intake point for investment-related regulatory bottlenecks. Submit online, receive a unique case number, and track resolution across 20+ government departments within a 60–90 day commitment.
Submit a CaseVisa Recommendation System
A fully digital platform for business visa recommendations - covering first application, extension and permanent residence. No hard copies, no walk-ins. One secure portal for all three visa types with real-time tracking.
Apply via VRSInvestSA One Stop Shops
Physical facilitation centres across the country, bringing CIPC, SARS, Home Affairs, Eskom and sector regulators under one roof. Your InvestSA officer coordinates all departments on your behalf.
Find your nearest OSSGovernment committed to your investment's success
South Africa offers investors a layered support environment - combining market access through an expanding network of trade agreements, a range of government financial and non-financial support measures, designated Special Economic Zones, and possible support from development finance institutions including the IDC and the NEF.
This landscape is evolving rapidly as South Africa responds to new global trade realities, the energy transition and the opportunities presented by AfCFTA. InvestSA's role is to navigate this environment on your behalf - identifying what your specific investment qualifies for, and ensuring that government delivers on its commitments to you.
Speak to an InvestSA advisor to receive a clear, current picture of the support available for your sector, scale and location - entirely free of charge.
Contact usInvestSA within South Africa's industrial and investment strategy
the dtic's Strategic Plan 2025–2030 places investment mobilisation at the centre of South Africa's growth agenda. InvestSA is the delivery vehicle for this mandate - attracting and facilitating investment across the three strategic pillars that define South Africa's industrial ambition for the next decade.
Diversification
South Africa is systematically building new manufacturing value chains and export platforms, beyond traditional industries. InvestSA actively promotes investment into emerging sectors aligned with global demand shifts.
De-carbonisation
South Africa is positioning itself as a global-scale low-carbon production platform. The Just Energy Transition Investment Plan, green hydrogen strategy and the 150% NCV tax incentive create compelling opportunities for clean industry investment.
Digitalisation
South Africa’s digital economy is emerging as a key growth sector, supported by increasing demand for digital services, a growing technology ecosystem, and a strong pipeline of skilled talent. The sector presents opportunities for investment across areas such as business process services, software development, digital infrastructure, fintech, and innovation-driven industries.
InvestSA chairs the CEO Forum - the national coordination mechanism convening all nine provincial Investment Promotion Agencies and Special Economic Zones. The Forum ensures that an investor engaging InvestSA benefits from the aligned resources of the entire national and subnational investment promotion system.
Provincial partnersReady to invest in South Africa?
Whether you are exploring your first opportunity, expanding an existing operation, or navigating a specific regulatory challenge - InvestSA's team is here to guide you through every step.