About the investSA Gauteng

investSA is South Africa’s investment promotion agency, which is part of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic),  serving as  a link between the foreign investors and business opportunities coming to realisation. As part of its strategic offering, investSA provides One Stop Shop services across South Africa’s nine 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. 

investSA Gauteng plays a crucial role in positioning Gauteng as an investment destination of choice and providing holistic support to investors by providing intergovernmental coordination, making it easier for investors to do business in Gauteng.

Whether you are a prospective investor looking to invest in Gauteng, to expand your investment in the province investSA Gauteng is here to guide you through all the stages of your investment journey. 

Gauteng – a place of opportunity

Gauteng is recognised as a hub for economic activity within the SADC region. As a result, many global firms have established their regional headquarters in the province (29 of the global 500 firms use Gauteng as their base) (infomineo, 2018). Of the top 14 South African companies included in the Forbes Global 2000, 11 are headquartered in Johannesburg. 

Most of Gauteng’s infrastructure is excellent. It is also well connected to the rest of South Africa through a comprehensive network of national roads. 

Gauteng is the host to outstanding public and private academic institutions such as the University of Witwatersrand (Wits University), the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the University of Pretoria (UP), while the latter includes internationally recognised business schools and private institutions such as Varsity College, AFDA and Boston City Campus. 

It is also home to world-renowned research institutes such as the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), the National Research Foundation (NRF), the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), the Water Research Commission (WRC) and the Innovation Hub. Knowledge is a key product of Gauteng! 

Findings from the GCRO’s 2017/18 Quality of Life (QoL) Survey indicates a consistent year-on-year improvement in the quality of life in Gauteng. Results indicated greater satisfaction with life in general, with an improvement on this measure, from 46.3% in 2009 to 67.5% in 2017/2018. Other indicators support this trajectory, with the Human Development Index (HDI) showing an improvement from 0.65 in 2008 to 0.72 in 2018, while the percentage of people living below the poverty line has declined from 32% in 2004 to 16% in 2016. 

Gauteng is regarded as a place of opportunities, which draws many people in the hope of escaping poverty through acquiring jobs that will better their lives.

About the investSA Gauteng

investSA is South Africa’s investment promotion agency, which is part of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic),  serving as  a link between the foreign investors and business opportunities coming to realisation. As part of its strategic offering, investSA provides One Stop Shop services across South Africa’s nine 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. 

investSA Gauteng plays a crucial role in positioning Gauteng as an investment destination of choice and providing holistic support to investors by providing intergovernmental coordination, making it easier for investors to do business in Gauteng.

Whether you are a prospective investor looking to invest in Gauteng, to expand your investment in the province investSA Gauteng is here to guide you through all the stages of your investment journey. 

Gauteng – a place of opportunity

Gauteng is recognised as a hub for economic activity within the SADC region. As a result, many global firms have established their regional headquarters in the province (29 of the global 500 firms use Gauteng as their base) (infomineo, 2018). Of the top 14 South African companies included in the Forbes Global 2000, 11 are headquartered in Johannesburg. 

Most of Gauteng’s infrastructure is excellent. It is also well connected to the rest of South Africa through a comprehensive network of national roads. 

Gauteng is the host to outstanding public and private academic institutions such as the University of Witwatersrand (Wits University), the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the University of Pretoria (UP), while the latter includes internationally recognised business schools and private institutions such as Varsity College, AFDA and Boston City Campus. 

It is also home to world-renowned research institutes such as the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), the National Research Foundation (NRF), the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), the Water Research Commission (WRC) and the Innovation Hub. Knowledge is a key product of Gauteng! 

Findings from the GCRO’s 2017/18 Quality of Life (QoL) Survey indicates a consistent year-on-year improvement in the quality of life in Gauteng. Results indicated greater satisfaction with life in general, with an improvement on this measure, from 46.3% in 2009 to 67.5% in 2017/2018. Other indicators support this trajectory, with the Human Development Index (HDI) showing an improvement from 0.65 in 2008 to 0.72 in 2018, while the percentage of people living below the poverty line has declined from 32% in 2004 to 16% in 2016. 

Gauteng is regarded as a place of opportunities, which draws many people in the hope of escaping poverty through acquiring jobs that will better their lives.

investSA is a division of the South African Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), providing a One-Stop-Shop service to investors. It provides investment promotion, facilitation and aftercare, which is geared at fast-tracking projects and reducing government red-tape.

“A dynamic industrial, globally competitive South African economy, characterised by inclusive growth and development, decent employment and equity, built on the full potential of all citizens”.

Promote structural transformation, towards a dynamic industrial and globally competitive economy. – Provide a predictable, competitive, equitable and socially responsible environment, conducive to investment, trade and enterprise development.

Broaden participation in the economy to strengthen economic development and continually improve the skills and capabilities of the dtic to effectively deliver on its mandate and respond to the needs of South Africa’s economic citizens.

Facilitate the increase in the quality and quantity of foreign and domestic direct investment by providing an investment recruitment, problem-solving and information service to retain and expand investment in South Africa and into Africa. Actively market, promote and facilitate investment in key high-yielding growth sectors of the South African economy.

Visit investSA Website

The Gauteng Growth Development Agency (GGDA) is the implementing arm of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED). It is mandated to assist the department to lead, facilitate and manage sustainable job creation and inclusive economic growth and development in the Gauteng City Region. This mandate is articulated through the attraction of foreign and domestic direct investment; trade promotion and export development; the development of economic infrastructure as well as sound economic and sector research of the Gauteng City Region.

To improve investor attractiveness and expedite regulatory bottlenecks associated with setting up a business in South Africa, the GGDA launched investSA Gauteng One Stop Shop. This is part of an initiative led by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) to coordinate the establishment of the National One Stop Shops to support investors and exporters with critical functions in an integrated approach to address concerns on the ease of doing business in South Africa.

investSA Gauteng OSS supports investors to explore opportunities in Gauteng by assisting with information, facilitation and after care. The investSA Gauteng OSS initiative is part of government’s drive to lower the cost of doing business.

“A dynamic industrial, globally competitive South African economy, characterised by inclusive growth and development, decent employment and equity, built on the full potential of all citizens”.

“Promote structural transformation, towards a dynamic industrial and globally competitive economy. Provide a predictable, competitive, equitable and socially responsible environment, conducive to investment, trade and enterprise development. Broaden participation in the economy to strengthen economic development and continually improve the skills and capabilities of the dtic to effectively deliver on its mandate and respond to the needs of South Africa’s economic citizens.”

Facilitate the increase in the quality and quantity of foreign and domestic direct investment by providing an investment recruitment, problem-solving and information service to retain and expand investment in South Africa and into Africa. Actively market, promote and facilitate investment in key high-yielding growth sectors of the South African economy.

Visit GGDA Website

investSA is a division of the South African Department of Trade and Industry (the dti), providing a One-Stop-Shop service to investors. It provides investment promotion, facilitation and aftercare, which is geared at fast-tracking projects and reducing government red-tape.

“A dynamic industrial, globally competitive South African economy, characterised by inclusive growth and development, decent employment and equity, built on the full potential of all citizens”.

Promote structural transformation, towards a dynamic industrial and globally competitive economy. – Provide a predictable, competitive, equitable and socially responsible environment, conducive to investment, trade and enterprise development.

Broaden participation in the economy to strengthen economic development and continually improve the skills and capabilities of the dtic to effectively deliver on its mandate and respond to the needs of South Africa’s economic citizens.

Facilitate the increase in the quality and quantity of foreign and domestic direct investment by providing an investment recruitment, problem-solving and information service to retain and expand investment in South Africa and into Africa. Actively market, promote and facilitate investment in key high-yielding growth sectors of the South African economy.

Visit investSA Website

The Gauteng Growth Development Agency (GGDA) is the implementing arm of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED). It is mandated to assist the department to lead, facilitate and manage sustainable job creation and inclusive economic growth and development in the Gauteng City Region. This mandate is articulated through the attraction of foreign and domestic direct investment; trade promotion and export development; the development of economic infrastructure as well as sound economic and sector research of the Gauteng City Region.

To improve investor attractiveness and expedite regulatory bottlenecks associated with setting up a business in South Africa, the GGDA launched investSA Gauteng One Stop Shop. This is part of an initiative led by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) to coordinate the establishment of the National One Stop Shops to support investors and exporters with critical functions in an integrated approach to address concerns on the ease of doing business in South Africa.

investSA Gauteng OSS supports investors to explore opportunities in Gauteng by assisting with information, facilitation and after care. The investSA Gauteng OSS initiative is part of government’s drive to lower the cost of doing business.

“A dynamic industrial, globally competitive South African economy, characterised by inclusive growth and development, decent employment and equity, built on the full potential of all citizens”.

“Promote structural transformation, towards a dynamic industrial and globally competitive economy. Provide a predictable, competitive, equitable and socially responsible environment, conducive to investment, trade and enterprise development. Broaden participation in the economy to strengthen economic development and continually improve the skills and capabilities of the dtic to effectively deliver on its mandate and respond to the needs of South Africa’s economic citizens.”

Facilitate the increase in the quality and quantity of foreign and domestic direct investment by providing an investment recruitment, problem-solving and information service to retain and expand investment in South Africa and into Africa. Actively market, promote and facilitate investment in key high-yielding growth sectors of the South African economy.

Visit GGDA Website