Volkswagen Group South Africa

Established in 1946, Volkswagen Group 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 Group South Africa is located in Uitenhage, an industrial town some 35 km from Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. For generations, Volkswagen Group 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 Group South Africa believes very strongly that job creation and skills development will fuel transformation. Our first priority, therefore, is to build a strong and successful business which protects and creates jobs within Volkswagen Group South Africa and the broader Volkswagen family of suppliers and franchised Dealers. As a multi-national corporation, Volkswagen Group 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 Group South Africa employees at all levels have received training at Volkswagen plants throughout the world.

Newsroom

  • VW keeps top position in passenger car market for October02 Nov, 2012

    During the month of October 2012, Volkswagen Group South Africa consolidated its leadership position in the passenger car market in South Africa with the total sales of 9 426 units and a market share of 22.6%.   Polo Vivo (3 341 units) and Polo (2 883 units) were...

  • Volkswagen leads passenger car market in September02 Oct, 2012

    In September 2012, Volkswagen Group South Africa maintained its leadership position in the new passenger car market in South Africa with the total sales of 8 761 units and a market share of 22.2%. In 2012, Volkswagen Group South Africa has been the market leader in the passenger car...

  • Killarney calls Engen Volkswagen Cup field to Cape Town 17 Sep, 2012

    ALL of the action and drama of the Engen Volkswagen Cup can be experienced first-hand at Killarney on Saturday, 22 September, when the racers in this category tackle the penultimate round of the 2012 WesBank Super Series season. The single-make Volkswagen Polo Vivo championship has create...

  • Fast-paced action waits for Formula Volkswagen in Cape Town 16 Sep, 2012

    THE Formula Volkswagen single-seater series will bring high-speed racing to Killarney on Saturday, 22 September. Competitors in this single-make series will tackle the penultimate round of the WesBank Super Series as they battle to crown the next national champion. Top of this list is Jay...

  • Volkswagen Group South Africa recognised for its outstanding employee offerings07 Sep, 2012

    Volkswagen Group South Africa has been certified by the CRF Institute as a Best Employer South Africa for the second year in a row. Volkswagen was one of 74 organisations recognised in the 2012/2013 research into the Human Resources policies and practices of leading South African employers. ...

  • Volkswagen Group South Africa records its best monthly vehicle sales in 2012 03 Sep, 2012

    During August Volkswagen Group South Africa recorded its best vehicles sales in 2012 to maintain its leadership position in the new passenger car market in South Africa. Volkswagen Group South Africa reported a total sales of 9 135 units, its highest monthly sales in 2012 and highest ever sale...

  • VWSA-NMMU solar car ready for the challenge03 Sep, 2012

    With the move towards ‘Think Blue’, Volkswagen Group South Africa is leading the charge by supporting the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s (NMMU) dream of racing a solar car in the 3rd South African Solar Challenge on 18 - 29 September 2012. The solar car, which ...

  • Volkswagen wins Exporters Club Environmental Award 03 Sep, 2012

    Volkswagen Group South Africa has been awarded the prestigious SJM Flex Environmental Award – the Exporters Club top annual environmental accolade. At this year’s ceremony, Volkswagen received two awards in the event recognising achievements of major exporters. The SJM Flex En...

  • One million kilometers - one owner - one car 06 Aug, 2012

    After a million kilometres of fault-free motoring and accident-free driving in a South African built 2004 Volkswagen Polo, veteran salesman Gerrie Esterhuizen has had the question he has been asking for months answered. “We always wondered what would happen when the speedometer hit ...

  • VWSA’s Lesley Lee takes Gold02 Aug, 2012

    One of Volkswagen Group South Africa’s (VWSA) leading women, Dr Lesley Lee, has won South Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business and Government Award in the Automotive Category. The eleventh annual South Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business and Government (Mi...

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