A New Chapter for the Rosslyn Plant

Established in 1963, the Rosslyn plant is one of South Africa's longest-operating automotive manufacturing facilities.

Chery will invest in upgrading the plant's facilities and utilities, with the initial production is intended to commence within mid-2027. During the ramp-up period (Q3 & Q4 2027), the planned production total is 15,000 units. Chery has committed to retaining all 692 existing employees to ensure operational continuity, while creating nearly 3,000 direct and indirect jobs across manufacturing, supply chain, and services.

“The automotive industry remains one of South Africa’s most important economic sectors. We truly welcome you Chery, and your long-term vision and commitment to manufacturing excellence, innovation, localisation,skills development and sustainability,” says Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, who spoke at the event. “We appreciate the succession of nearly 700 employees who carry with them decades of experience. This is a firm commitment that you are here to stay”.

The company has launched an extensive localisation programme, surveying Tier-1 suppliers as it works towards achieving its localisation targets by 2028.