Through GIDZ, infrastructure becomes a catalyst for real change. From job creation to small business growth, this initiative is not just building structures—it’s building lives in the heart of Gauteng.
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Thato Tchaku, UI/UX Designer, Pulego Technologies
From a two-person startup to a 15-person tech company, Thato’s journey began with The Innovation Hub. Their incubation support turned community-focused ideas into impactful digital tools. “Entrepreneurship isn’t easy,” he says, “but with backing like this, we’ve built something that creates jobs and pride in South Africa.”
Assa Blanket, Managing Director, Blanket Corp Civils – OR Tambo SEZ Precinct 2
Assa’s construction career grew through opportunities offered by organisations such as the OR Tambo SEZ. From stormwater projects to overseeing teams, this became her company’s biggest project. “We’re not just building infrastructure—we’re building confidence and futures,” she says. Locals are gaining skills, learning on the job, and experiencing the pride of turning earth into opportunity.
Bakang Moeng, Manager, GBCSA
To Bakang, OR Tambo SEZ is more than a developer—it’s a partner in transformation. Through their collaboration, he’s implementing sustainable, job-creating infrastructure. “We’re not just building green spaces—we’re restoring dignity,”She says. Every material, every plan, is a step toward a future where communities and the environment both thrive.
Masechaba Mtombene, Hospitality Coordinator, OR Tambo SEZ
Masechaba’s role started with a simple task—setting up a boardroom. Today, she runs kitchens and coordinates hospitality with joy. “I wanted to cry with happiness,” she recalls. GIDZ gave her more than a job—they saw her potential and gave her the chance to lead with pride
Pinky Muhlala, Canteen Manager, Jewel Café – OR Tambo SEZ
From street-side sales to managing Jewel Café, Pinky’s culinary journey grew through GIDZ. “Good food made with love tastes better,” she beams. With a full team and a thriving business, she’s serving more than meals—she’s serving inspiration to women like her who dream of building something real.
Ruhan Le Roux, Project Manager, Lonerock Construction – OR Tambo SEZ Precinct 2
Ruhan arrived to find only trees and grass. Today, under his leadership, Precinct Two is alive with machinery, infrastructure, and opportunity. Tasked by GIDZ to deliver bulk services, he’s created real jobs, empowered SMMEs, and built skills in nearby communities—all while laying the groundwork for long-term transformation.
Saki Zamxaka, Acting Group CEO, GGDA
Saki sees GIDZ as Gauteng’s engine for growth. “We’re not just laying roads,” he says, “we’re paving futures.” By connecting infrastructure with opportunity, his team is bringing life to communities. It’s a vision where exports thrive, but so do local skills, small businesses, and family incomes.
Thandiwe Ngqobe, CEO, GIDZ / OR Tambo SEZ
Thandiwe’s passion is breaking ground—not just physically, but socially. “We build with purpose,” she says. GIDZ’s Precinct Two brings jobs, skills, and hope to South Africa’s youth. From agro-processing to jewellery, her mission is to make investors stay—and communities grow—with every square metre developed.
Dr. Bangani Mpangalasane, CEO, The Innovation Hub
Dr. Bangani watches ideas become global businesses. “One came in with just a concept—now they’re exporting,” he smiles. Through GIDZ’s Innovation Hub, 280+ entrepreneurs have taken flight. His pride? Seeing futures forged in code, green science, and bold ambition—all nurtured where innovation meets purpose.
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The Gauteng Industrial Development Zone (GIDZ) is rewriting the rules of economic development—one life, one business, one project at a time. At the heart of the O.R. Tambo Special Economic Zone, GIDZ is translating big infrastructure into real, personal impact for South Africans.
Masechaba’s role as hospitality coordinator began with a single request to set up a boardroom—now it’s her career. Pinky, once working weekends from a container kitchen, now runs Pinkylicious with the support of consistent business from GIDZ. Their stories are just two among many, rooted in GIDZ’s belief that economic zones must serve communities, not just markets.
From young tech entrepreneurs like Thato at Pulego Technologies to general workers gaining new construction skills, GIDZ is creating a pipeline of empowerment. SMMEs are being contracted for real, substantial work—like installing bulk infrastructure or building stormwater systems—giving them experience, scale, and purpose.
And it’s all done with intention: green buildings, accessible transport, and inclusive hiring. GIDZ isn’t just about growing Gauteng’s economy—it’s about ensuring the benefits reach those who need them most. This is public infrastructure with a heartbeat—designed to transform not only landscapes, but lives.
