Volkswagen of South Africa
About the Company
Established in 1946, Volkswagen of South Africa is a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Aktiengessellschaft (VWAG) in Germany. It is the largest German investment in South Africa and is a major contributor to foreign direct investment, technology transfer and skills development. Volkswagen of South Africa is located in Uitenhage, an industrial town some 35 km from Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape.
For generations, Volkswagen of South Africa has led the pack in the key areas of transformation. We set key targets and measure our success, which is the reason we have such a proud record as a responsible corporate citizen.
Volkswagen of South Africa believes very strongly that job creation and skills development will fuel Black Economic Empowerment. Our first priority, therefore, is to build a strong and successful business which protects and creates jobs within Volkswagen of South Africa and the broader Volkswagen family of suppliers and franchised Dealers.
As a multi-national corporation, Volkswagen of South Africa also has a strong commitment to boost foreign direct investment in South Africa and to promote the transfer of world-class technology, knowledge and skills. Hundreds of Volkswagen of South Africa employees at all levels have received training at Volkswagen plants throughout the world.
