Numsa is the biggest metalworkers trade union in South Africa with more than 339, 567 members (as at January 2014). Formed in 1987, it merged five different unions, some of whom had formed in the 1960s and 1970s. So Numsa brings a wealth of experience to trade unionism. It is the biggest trade union (except in Eskom) in all national bargaining forums where it bargains. Shop stewards at each and every workplace backed up by nearly 200 full-time officials in 60 offices across the country will: Defend your rights at work Take up your grievances Represent you in disciplinary and appeal hearings as soon as you become a member – no waiting time Fight unfair labour practices, retrenchments and all forms of discrimination Bargain to improve your wages and working conditions Provide funeral benefits for you and your family as soon as you start paying subscriptions – no restrictions, no exclusions. Bursaries for children of NUMSA members Since the first democratic elections in 1994, Numsa has thrown its lot behind the alliance to improve workers’ lives even though it respects individual members’ rights to vote for the political party of their choice. Numsa has always said that it will reassess this alliance from time to time to see if it is achieving this objective. In 2013 Numsa Special congress, Numsa decided to break ties from the alliance partners.

The NRCS’s mandate includes promoting public health and safety, environmental protection and ensuring fair trade. This mandate is achieved through the development and administration of technical regulations and compulsory specifications as well as through market surveillance to ensure compliance with the requirements of the compulsory specifications and technical regulations. NRCS stakeholders include the South African Government, industry and the citizens. 

Alternative dispute resolution to ensure that the Motor Industry and consumers receive the justice and treatment that we all as citizens of South Africa deserve. The Motor Industry Ombudsman of South Africa (MIOSA) is a totally independent institution that focuses on the resolution of disputes where a deadlock has been reached between the motor and related industries and their customers. The MIOSA therefore strives to contribute to the continuous improvement of customer care in the motor industry to the benefit of all parties concerned.  The services offered to consumers by the MIOSA is free of charge. However, should it prove necessary and a technical inspection has to be carried out by the MIOSA, the costs incurred during such an inspection will be for the complainant's account. Prior approval will be obtained by the office of the MIOSA.  The MIOSA also educates - by means of the printed media, radio and television - vehicle owners of the procedures to be followed regarding service, costs and handling of complaints. It endeavours to save time, money and frustration for both the motorist and the industry.  The MIOSA is funded by the Automotive Industry. However, the automotive industry has no say in the running of the organisation, nor do they have any influence in the rulings made by the MIOSA.  The MIOSA is, in essence, an autonomous institution that acts as a referee between the motor industry and the motorist.

Unemployment is unsustainably high in South Africa. Manufacturing is the sector that offers the greatest potential to create jobs at respectable pay levels. These jobs will create a bigger market and economy for all, leading to higher levels of equality and government income, to enable delivery of better services and support to the poorest. A strong and healthy manufacturing sector requires a deliberate and positive approach by all stakeholders to bring about an environment that is conducive to increased investment into manufacturing, improved competitiveness and job creation. For a multitude of reasons, for which we bear collective responsibility, that approach has not been timeously forthcoming, leaving our manufacturing sector lagging after the recession of 2009. Nevertheless, many of the challenges facing manufacturing in South Africa today can be addressed by adjustments to our approach to economic policy development and implementation, as well as to how we govern and how we engage our trading partners to ensure a level playing field for our industries. ? ‘The Manufacturing Circle provides the platform for manufacturers to position the sector as the growth engine of the South African economy. The Manufacturing Circle is the voice for South African Manufacturing’. The Manufacturing Circle spans all types of manufacturing, and speaks for all South African manufacturers. We ensure that our sector is consulted and heard when important policies are negotiated with government.   The Manufacturing Circle does not compete with any existing organisation. We promote a positive policy environment for manufacturing growth.  We do not function as an industry development body or an employer organisation. Our approach is co-operative, providing leadership to the sector, across the sector.

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is a State Owned Company (SOC) mandated to develop and operate the 11 500 hectares industrial land of the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ). The Coega Industrial Development Zone (Coega IDZ), located close to the bustling Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, is South Africa’s foremost investment hotspot for industries with a global perspective. Coega Development Corporation strives to improve the delivery of infrastructure in the Eastern Cape by addressing skill shortages, unemployment, constrained planning and project management capacity, under-expenditure. Therefore, the CDC’s vision is to be the leading catalyst for the championing of socio-economic growth. Its mission is to provide a competitive investment location supported by value added business services that effectively enables socio-economic development in the Eastern Cape and the rest of South Africa. In the 17 years since its establishment, the CDC has become South Africa’s most successful IDZ and has matured to become one of the biggest drivers of job creation and development of the Eastern Cape economy. It is purpose-designed following the cluster model, which strategically positions related and synergistic industries and their supply chains in close proximity to one another in order to maximise efficiency and minimize turnaround times. The Coega IDZ is demarcated into 14 zones, with the focus being placed on the following sectors: • Metals/Metallurgical • Automotive • Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) • Chemicals • Agro-processing • Logistics • Trade Solutions • Energy • Maritime