Jobs

FORD South Africa recently announced an incremental increase of around 1 200 jobs with the addition of a third shift at its Silverton plant in Pretoria. This forms part of the almost R15 billion investment in the plant announced earlier. The local workforce has increased from 4 200 Ford employees to approximately 5 000, along with an additional 440 jobs at the plant’s on-site service provider, with 850 people employed at the Struandale Engine Plant in Gqeberha. The bigger capacity will enable increased production capability for the next generation Ranger next year.