The Coega Development Corporation is seeing a construction ascend with seven companies busy with constructions well underway within the Coega Development Corporation's Industrial Development Zone (CDC). Construction taking place at the IDZ provides job opportunities for residents living in the Nelson Mandela Bay, about 1800 people are benefitting from the construction-related jobs. "Construction expansion of existing businesses is sign of current investors' business growth and an improving … [Read more...] about Seven Coega investor buildings under construction
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Planting seeds of hope in communities
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) today in its bid to honour the call made by the former President, Nelson Mandela for the next generation to take on the burden of leadership in addressing the world's social injustices, took part in the internationally recognised Nelson Mandela Day. The Nelson Mandela Day initiative, encouraging all citizens globally to give 67 minutes of their time to a worthy cause embraced by the UN General Assembly via a unanimous decision. "It's amazing, the … [Read more...] about Planting seeds of hope in communities
Putting an end to tough times
The Coega Development Corporation's (CDC) initiative to advance Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMME), has exceeded its annual participation goal creating job opportunities for many unemployed people, in Nelson Mandela Bay. Coega's SMME development has a target of 35% SMME participation on all contracts awarded and exceeded this, achieving 37.92% SMME involvement and participation during the 2013/2014 financial year. In 2013 Coega launched its R400 000 BEESIP (BEE Scorecard … [Read more...] about Putting an end to tough times
Good news for job creation
Rob Davies says that the production of up to 5 000 trucks at the newly launched First Automobile Works (FAW) vehicle assembly plant in Coega, Port Elizabeth, is good news for job creation in the country. Speaking before President Jacob Zuma launched the R600-million plant on Thursday, Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies, said hundreds of jobs would result from FAW operations in the Eastern Cape. Located in Zone 2 of the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), the production plant is … [Read more...] about Good news for job creation
Engines donated to Coega Skills and Training Development Centre
The Ford Struandale Engine Plant (SEP) announced today that it has donated two of its 3,2-litre, five-cylinder Duratorq TDCi and two of its 3,2-litre, four-cylinder Duratorq TDCi engines to the Coega Skills and Training Development Centre. "Coega's training services aim to address skills development and job creation in the Coega IDZ, the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro and the Eastern Cape at large. As one of the largest manufacturers in the province, job creation and skills development is one of … [Read more...] about Engines donated to Coega Skills and Training Development Centre
Gas investment lights up Eastern Cape economy
Global industrial gas leader Air Products is making an impact in the Eastern Cape and creating employment and business opportunities alongside economic advantages for local industry with its R300-million investment in the province's first air separation unit (ASU). Construction and installation of the plant in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) will have created approximately 120 jobs by the time it is commissioned in the fourth quarter of 2014, said Air Products on-sites project … [Read more...] about Gas investment lights up Eastern Cape economy
Coega’s Youth Leadership Development Academy in KwaZulu-Natal
Students from various educational institutions from KwaZulu-Natal will take part in a five day leadership development training programme hosted by the Coega Development Corporation. The third annual Coega Youth Leadership Development Academy (CYLDA) training programme is taking place from Monday, 30 June to Friday, July 4, at the Wartburg Hotel in Pietermaritzburg. The theme of this year’s programme is “Leadership: The Attitude of the Heart”, and participants will be addressed by top South … [Read more...] about Coega’s Youth Leadership Development Academy in KwaZulu-Natal
Coega’s imprint towards a sustainable environment
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) celebrated sustainability week by planting trees at the CDC head office in Port Elizabeth on Friday. "As an organisation with a growing national footprint, a holistic approach towards sustainability is important to the CDC's ethos," said Johan Brink, CDC safety health environment and quality (SHEQ) manager. This CDC initiative marked the conclusion of a week in which people were encouraged to work together towards driving a sustainable development … [Read more...] about Coega’s imprint towards a sustainable environment
More jobs and training opportunities in Nelson Mandela Bay
A new job means more to the people of Nelson Mandela Bay – who are benefitting from an upturn in the job market thanks to Coega Industrial Development Zone investors who have recently come online – its symbolizes the new heights the city can reach. As FAW (SA) as well as DCD Wind Towers, Agni Steels (SA), start operations in the Coega IDZ, a couple of hundred jobs have opened up to the local market. For Bongani Moni, new FAW warehouse manager, it means growth personally and … [Read more...] about More jobs and training opportunities in Nelson Mandela Bay
A job is a precious commodity
For born-and-bred Port Elizabeth woman, Thembisa Ngxale, working at Chinese automotive giant First Automotive Works (FAW) South Africa, in Zone 2 of the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), is a dream come true as well as an indication of growth potential in Nelson Mandela Bay. Ngxale was employed just over a month ago in April as a warehouse stock controller at FAW SA's new truck assembly plant in the Coega IDZ. She is excited about using her skills to help grow FAW SA and contribute … [Read more...] about A job is a precious commodity
Keen competition for 100 FAW jobs
Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) investor First Automotive Works (FAW) South Africa is poised to create much needed job opportunities for Nelson Mandela Bay Metro residents at its newly finished plant in Zone 2 of the IDZ in Nelson Mandela Bay. The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has been intimately involved in the recruitment and selection process of employees at the FAW South Africa assembly plant through its specialised unit for recruitment and placements, Coega Human Capital … [Read more...] about Keen competition for 100 FAW jobs
Zuma prioritises industrial development as SEZ bill signed into law
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) today welcomed what it calls a "decisive and symbolic move" by South African President, Jacob Zuma, in signing the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act into legislation as one of his first actions in his second term. "The SEZ Bill is a powerful sign that South Africa is committed to pursuing industrial development and competing in an international area," said CDC Head of Marketing and Communications, Dr Ayanda Vilakazi. "We are pleased by President Zuma's … [Read more...] about Zuma prioritises industrial development as SEZ bill signed into law
Coega sees investors expanding
IDZ activity has begun to show signs of maturity amid growing sustainability and expansion of existing investments. Business in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) is reaching new heights that a number of investors are planning plant expansions, while others have built current operations in such a way that there is room to ramp up production the moment demand exceeds supply, the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) said today. To date, there are 28 investors either at operational or … [Read more...] about Coega sees investors expanding
Missionvale students to take to road after receiving simulator training
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has again brought its ground-breaking Driver Training Programme to an institution of higher learning, this time making in-roads at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) after a memorandum of understanding was signed between the two institutions. NMMU is the third university, after Walter Sisulu and Fort Hare, to benefit from the programme, which has been implemented across FET colleges as well. The training programme is the flagship of … [Read more...] about Missionvale students to take to road after receiving simulator training
Just under R2 Billion investment secured for Coega IDZ
In a first for any South African Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), Coega has made investment history signing 10 clients at an investment value of just over R1.8-billion in the 2013/14 financial year. The company broke through the psychologically significant double digit barrier for new investments, it reported today as audited figures on the organisation's performance, for the financial year which ended in March, trickle through. Working with a "strong and dedicated multi-disciplinary … [Read more...] about Just under R2 Billion investment secured for Coega IDZ
