Electronics

Isolation and sanctions nurtured a problem solving attitude leading to the development of innovative technologies.

The sector is characterised by:

• World-class engineering facilities;
• Internationally accepted systems of standards and testing;
• A broad range of engineering skills;
• Protection of intellectual property; 
• A well established electronics defence industry; and
• Sophisticated local and regional demand.

Foreign investment has strengthened our capacity to deliver.

Our strength lies in 3 areas:

1. Design and Development and Testing
   • A problem-solving attitude
   • Simple well thought-out processes
   • Enthusiastic personalised client-focused approach
2. Electronic Manufacturing Services
   • Flexibility and reliability
   • Ability to build state of the art technology
   • World-class standards
3. Original Design Manufacturing
   • Highly skilled engineers at a lower costs than OECD countries
   • A problem solving approach
   • Proven capability to apply technology

1. Automotive: Mercedes, BMW, General Motors, Renault, Toyota, Volkswagen, Ford
   • Automotive security, keyless starting, lighting control, fuel injection, central locking, robotics
2. Aerospace: BAe Systems (Hawk, Gripen), Boeing
   • Flight control temperature monitoring, brake control, satellite telephone
3. Space Industry 
   • South Africa is one of two countries bidding for the Square Kilometre Array
4. Power Utilities
   • Measurement and control, energy and revenue management, prepayment and vending, security and surveillance
5. Fixed and wireless operators 
   • Radio networks, rural telecommunications, routing, decoders, speedpoint terminals

The South African Electronics value proposition