Manufacturing is the production of goods through the use of labor, machines, tools, and chemical or biological processing or formulation from raw materials and commodities. Manufacturing sub-sectors are targeted due to their contribution to economic growth, export market potential, employment creation opportunities and retention of current jobs. In addition to this, the opportunities relating to localization and value adding in the sub-sectors needs to be further researched. Manufacturing in the Western Cape is comprised of several sub-sectors, namely:
1. Food, beverages, and tobacco products;
2. Textiles, clothing, and leather goods;
3. Wood and wood products;
4. Fuel, petroleum, chemical and rubber products;
5. Other non-metallic mineral products;
6. Metal products, machinery, and household appliances;
7. Electrical machinery and apparatus;
8. Electronic, sound/vision, medical & other appliances;
9. Transport equipment; and
10. Furniture and other items NEC and recycling.
The team identifies manufacturing sub-sectors with economic growth potential, export potential, job creation opportunities as well as value addition or localization opportunities. The unit is responsible for sector coordination and driving any sector development programmes relating to the manufacturing sector in the Western Cape.
The manufacturing units focus is on the following sub-sectors and industry value-chains for both economic recovery and economic growth purposes are:
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For more information on the Manufacturing unit, please contact:
Marthinus van Wyk
Deputy Director
Marthinus.VanWyk@westerncape.gov.za
Michelle Leak
Administrative Officer
Michelle.Leak@westerncape.gov.za
Tembela Selani
Personal Assistant