Government Incentive Programmes
At Hilder Consulting, we assist South African businesses in unlocking access to a wide range of government funding opportunities designed to promote investment, competitiveness, and job creation.
Below is a summary of key incentive programmes administered by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic).
Automotive Investment Scheme (AIS)
The AIS promotes investment and competitiveness within South Africa’s automotive sector.
It provides a cash incentive of 20%–35% of qualifying capital costs for approved projects by motor vehicle, component, or tooling manufacturers.
Funding may cover
New or used machinery and equipment
Building improvements and expansions
Process and product enhancements
Skills development and IT system upgrades
Applications must be submitted 90–120 days before project commissioning.