South Africa - your preferred investment destination
Since 2018 Source: The Presidency, SAIC 2023
Number of investment pledges made since inception of SAIC Source: The Presidency, SAIC 2023
or under construction. Source: The Presidency, SAIC 2023
Target 2023–2028 Source: President Ramaphosa, SAIC 2023
We reduce your time-to-market
at every step
Explore & Evaluate
Access sector intelligence, investment case studies, comparative data and regulatory guidance to build a complete picture of the opportunity in South Africa before you commit.
Explore the opportunityInvest & Establish
Our dedicated investment facilitation team connects you to local partners, helps you navigate approvals, and coordinates across government departments — through a single point of contact.
Start investingGrow & Scale
Once established, our aftercare and retention programme provides dedicated support to help you expand your footprint, access incentives, and connect to regional markets through AfCFTA.
Grow your investmentKey sectors driving
South Africa's growth
Agro-processing
Leveraging SA's agricultural base into value-added exports
Mining & Minerals
World's largest PGM reserves; growing beneficiation opportunity
Automotive
Africa's leading vehicle manufacturer; BMW, Ford, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz
Energy & Clean Tech
Renewable energy, green hydrogen and just energy transition investment
Financial Services
Africa's most sophisticated financial market; JSE, fintech, insurance
Manufacturing
Competitive industrial base with access to 54 AfCFTA member markets
One Stop Shop.
One point of contact.
InvestSA's Energy One Stop Shop coordinates all regulatory and licensing approvals across multiple government departments — cutting red tape so you can focus on your investment.
- Environmental Impact Assessment facilitation
- Water use licence coordination
- Grid connection and NERSA approvals
- Land use and municipal permissions
- SARS and customs advisory
- Work permit and immigration support
of contact
Investment intelligence,
delivered
Traxtion commits R3.4 billion to South Africa's rail and logistics sector
Pan-African rail and logistics operator Traxtion has committed R3.4 billion in investment to South Africa, reinforcing confidence in the country's transport infrastructure and economic trajectory.
Afrigen Biologics advances South Africa's mRNA pharmaceutical frontier
Afrigen Biologics' pioneering mRNA research showcases South Africa's growing pharmaceutical innovation capacity.
ALPLA Recycling SA's Ballito plant opens, pioneering sustainable recycling
A cutting-edge PET bottle recycling facility in KwaZulu-Natal creates 100 direct jobs and supports up to 10,000 livelihoods.
Investors who have pledged
to build South Africa
Art Solar
Ivanhoe Mines
Gold One
Hive Hydrogen
Mahlako Energy
Menar Group
Nkwe Platinum
PMG Mining
Rheinmetall Denel
Seriti Resources
Abanqobi Wheels
Access BankWhy South Africa,
why now
Gateway to Africa
South Africa provides unrivalled access to the African Continental Free Trade Area — the world's largest free trade zone by number of countries. Goods manufactured in South Africa reach 54 markets under preferential terms.
54 AfCFTA member marketsMost Sophisticated Financial Market
Home to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange — Africa's largest stock exchange — South Africa's financial system, banking sector and capital markets are ranked among the world's most advanced.
#1 Stock exchange in Africa (JSE)World-Class Energy Transition
South Africa's Just Energy Transition Investment Plan is one of the most ambitious on the African continent — creating significant opportunities in solar, wind, green hydrogen and grid infrastructure.
R1.5tn Energy transition investment plan