Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone opened an R90 million mini-factory complex development aimed at supporting Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) requiring light manufacturing, assembly and warehousing. 

Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone, CEO, Mr Hamish Erskine, noted that their development team had identified an opportunity to enable small and medium-sized enterprises to access the world-class infrastructure and support services available within the Special Economic Zone, which has largely been reserved for established businesses. 

“Our mini-factory development presents a good opportunity for local entrepreneurs. We believe it will attract a broad range of tenants, especially those that are to our strategic Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment goals,” said Mr Erskine.  

With its location adjacent to the Dube Cargo Terminal at King Shaka International Airport, the location is strategically positioned to support export-orientated manufacturers as well as those looking for an efficient and secure location to supply local and regional markets.

The mini-factory development comprises a total of 18 units, which range from 249.63 m2 to 527,26 m2 in size, and includes manufacturing and assembly warehousing space, a reception area, storeroom, kitchen and toilets, as well as a mezzanine office and open plan areas.

In addition, five dedicated parking bays, as well as one shared paraplegic bay (per two units) are provided and included in the rental cost. The complex also provides for easy truck access, enhanced by dedicated loading/delivery bays, together with a large, shared loading/delivery bay, which is also included in the rental.

“The location of the mini-factories within the Dube TradeZone precinct enables there to be cooperation and upward linkages between the SMMEs and the established operators within the SEZ – which is located immediately adjacent to the mini-factory complex – includes businesses in the diverse fields of medical and electronics, automotive and logistics.” Concluded Mr Erskine 

Additionally, Dube TradeZone will be opening 38ha of light industrial land in its second phase expantion in 2022, which will focus on a range of high-value manufacturing, electronics, logistics as well as a medical and pharmaceutical cluster.