Toyota Tsusho Africa

Today we saw the successful launch of OGIHARA SA at the Dube Trade Port, in Kwa Zulu Natal. The launch was graced by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr. Mpho Parks Tau, and KZN MEC for Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs, Rev. Musa Zondi and Toyota SA’s President and CEO, Mr. Andrew Kirby The purpose of this launch event was to unveil our latest venture called Ogihara SA which is a joint venture between Toyota Tsusho Africa (TTAF) and Ogihara, aimed at enhancing our localization strategy. We firmly believe that this initiative will have a ripple effect of positive change. By creating new sustainable job opportunities and empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs), we are paving the way for a more inclusive and prosperous future for South Africa. With this investment, OGIHARA SA will increase the local content on the Hilux, Fortuner, and Corolla, allowing TSAM to double its efforts of supporting the South African Automotive Masterplan 2035 Local Value Add targets. This Foreign Direct Investment will create 1 237 new sustainable jobs (direct and indirect). We are incredibly proud and grateful for everyone who made this launch a reality. Thank you to the government officials, our partners, and our incredible team for their unwavering support. This is just the beginning of an exciting new chapter for us and South Africa's automotive industry. Stay tuned for more updates as we drive forward into the future! #OGIHARASA #LocalizationStrategy #JobOpportunities #SMEs #AutomotiveIndustry #FutureDriven #SouthAfrica

In Pictures: MEC of KZN EDTEA , Rev. Musa Zondi and Minister of the dti (Department of Trade and Industry: Republic of South Africa), Mr. Parks Tau attended the official Launch of Ogihara South Africa, a ground breaking new body part manufacturing plant at Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone this morning. The strategic investment is expected to pump R1.2 billion into the South African automotive industry. “The joint venture between Toyota Tsusho Africa and Ogihara investment is testament to the confidence in the implementation to the Investment Mobilisation Drive,” Tau said. #21YearsOfExcellence #GrowingKZNTogether #SpecialEconomicZone

Toyota SA in partnership with Toyota Tsusho Africa and Ogihara (Thailand) Corporation (OTC)? is set to revolutionise local manufacturing with a groundbreaking R1.1bn investment. This joint venture will enhance parts production at Dube Trade Port in Durban, creating approximately 250 new jobs by 2026. The initiative will increase Toyota's local procurement ratio by 2%, injecting an estimated R700m annually into the local economy. With production commencing in July 2025, this move underscores the importance of local manufacturing in driving economic growth and job creation in South Africa's automotive sector. #ToyotaSA #Manufacturing #Automotive #LocalManufacturing #JobCreation #AutoIndustry #EconomicGrowth

?? A new automotive body parts manufacturing plant joint venture in South Africa We are pleased to announce that CFAO South Africa through its subsidiary Toyota Tsusho Africa, has joined forces with Ogihara Thailand to form a new joint venture (JV) to be known as Ogihara South Africa. This partnership covers the construction of a new component manufacturing plant located at the Dube Tradeport in Durban to supply product to Toyota South Africa. The acknowledgement ceremony took place this 22 August 2024 in presence of Mr. Parks Tau, Minister of Trade and Industry and Mr. Andrew Velleman, CEO of CFAO South Africa. ? The introduction of this new JV in South Africa by two leaders in their field exemplifies commitments of both partners to localization and underscores the possibilities for growth and development through investment in the country. This JV further strengthens CFAO Group's commitment to expansion in South Africa and continue to drive innovation, growth, transformation, and sustainability in the automotive sector. Read full press release on our website: https://lnkd.in/e6g-wgZY #CFAO #WithAfricaForAfrica #Africa #SouthAfrica ?CFAO South Africa

An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for an experienced and suitably qualified Warehouse Manager to join our Team. The position is based in Durban, South Africa

An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for an experienced and suitably qualified Warehouse Manager to join our Team. The position is based in Durban, South Africa