Alstom in South Africa
20 Montecasino Boulevard
Fourways, Johannesburg
2191, South Africa
Driving local growth of rail industry in Southern Africa
Alstom is not just a dependable local growth partner; we are a dynamic force driving the transformation of an inclusive and sustainable rail industry in Southern Africa. Through our unwavering commitment to localization, job creation, skills development, enterprise growth, and socio-economic advancement, we are shaping a brighter future for the region.
Our expanding footprint across Southern Africa encompasses a network of impactful entities, including the Gibela Rail joint venture (JV), Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa JV, Bombela Maintenance JV, Alstom Ubunye, and Alstom Tanzania. Together, we are not only making strides in the rail sector but are also paving the way for thriving communities and a robust economy.
Alstom is fully committed to diversity, education and sustainable development. The company has successfully localised its supply chain – exceeding 65% local content for the Gibela/Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) contract.
- Alstom Ubunye is an African rail company with a history going back to 1957 (Previously known as Union Carriage and Wagon (UCW). In April 2016, Alstom acquired 51% shares in South African rail company CTLE (Commuter Transport & Locomotive Engineering) and renamed the company Alstom Ubunye.
- Gibela was established as a consortium between Alstom, Ubumbano Rail and New Africa Rail. In a contract signed in 2013, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) assigned Gibela the task to replace its ageing metro fleet with a modern service − delivering 600 modern commuter passenger trains into the South African rail network over the next 10 years. Fully black-empowered, Gibela is conscious of its role as a catalyst for economic development and skills development through its majority shareholder, Alstom. Gibela’s factory – also its corporate office – occupies a site covering more than 78 hectares at Dunnottar, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Read more on the Gibela Website
The impact of Alstom in South Africa
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2290employees
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4joint ventures
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600X'Trapolis Mega trains 3600 coaches/cars
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240Traxx locomotives
Working at Alstom in South Africa
At Alstom we are committed to creating an environment in which effective talent management and a ‘care for people’ attitude is at the heart of Alstom’s identity. We promote career development and internal mobility to provide our people with maximum opportunities for personal growth and self-fulfillment. We know that it’s essential for our Group’s long-term success. Our projects require highly skilled professionals in various areas and different functions. To contribute to the growth of our activities, Alstom is searching for motivated people. Alstom aims to reconcile preservation of the environment and support local communities, and therefore our employees are involved in the life of surrounding local communities whilst always remaining focus on the expectations of its partners and stakeholders.