PHASE 2 · ~10 ha
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL & ENTERPRISE
An Enterprise Zone Built for Soweto's Economy
PRECINCT OVERVIEW
About This Precinct
The Light Industrial & Enterprise Precinct is a purpose-designed enterprise zone for SMEs, logistics operators, and light industrial businesses. Providing affordable, flexible units that enable local entrepreneurs and established businesses to operate within the development, the precinct drives employment, local procurement, and economic participation — directly aligned with the development's community mandate.
Soweto's informal economy is one of the largest in South Africa, yet formal light industrial and enterprise space is almost entirely absent from the area. The Light Industrial & Enterprise Precinct addresses this gap — providing quality, affordable, well-located units that enable informal businesses to formalise, grow, and participate in the broader economy. The precinct is designed to support both established operators and emerging enterprises.
SPECIFICATIONS
PRECINCT AREA
~10 ha
PHASE
Phase 2 (2026–2028)
UNIT SIZE RANGE
200m² – 2,000m²
SME UNITS
50m² – 150m²
POWER SUPPLY
Three-Phase
LOCAL PROCUREMENT
60% Target
KEY FEATURES
What This Precinct Delivers
Flexible Industrial Units
Units from 200m² to 2,000m² accommodate a broad range of light industrial, manufacturing, logistics, and enterprise uses — with roller door access, high eaves, and three-phase power.
SME Incubation Units
A cluster of smaller units (50–150m²) at subsidised rental rates provides a launchpad for emerging enterprises — supported by shared facilities, mentorship, and access to the broader development's customer base.
Logistics & Distribution
Larger units (500–2,000m²) with truck access, loading docks, and yard space accommodate logistics and distribution operators serving the broader Soweto and southern Johannesburg market.
Local Procurement Integration
A 60% local procurement target is built into the development's construction and operational contracts — ensuring the precinct's economic benefits flow directly to Soweto's existing business community.
Three-Phase Power
All industrial units are supplied with three-phase power, adequate for light manufacturing, food processing, and other power-intensive enterprise uses.
Shared Facilities
A shared canteen, ablution facilities, and a business services centre (printing, internet, meeting rooms) reduce the overhead burden on smaller tenants and support business productivity.
VISUAL REFERENCE
Precinct Imagery
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
Industrial Leasing & Enterprise Partnerships
The Light Industrial & Enterprise Precinct offers leasing opportunities across standard industrial units, SME incubation units, and logistics facilities. The precinct is designed to attract both established operators and emerging enterprises — with flexible lease terms, affordable rentals, and a strong community mandate that aligns with ESG investment criteria.
INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS