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Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa company profile
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) operates its primary assembly and stamping facility at Silverton, east of Pretoria, producing the Ford Ranger — Africa's best-selling bakkie — and the Ford Everest SUV for domestic sale and global export. Ford announced a $1 billion investment in the Silverton plant in 2021, funding a significant expansion to support Ranger production for markets including Europe, North America, and the rest of Africa.
5,000+Team
1923Founded
Pretoria (Silverton Plant)South Africa
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What Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa research shows
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) operates its primary assembly and stamping facility at Silverton, east of Pretoria, producing the Ford Ranger — Africa's best-selling bakkie — and the Ford Everest SUV for domestic sale and global export. Ford announced a $1 billion investment in the Silverton plant in 2021, funding a significant expansion to support Ranger production for markets including Europe, North America, and the rest of Africa.
Locations
Pretoria (Silverton Plant), Pretoria (Head Office)
Company size
5,000+
Role areas
Production Operator, Assembly Technician, Stamping Operator
Typical pay
R9,000–R55,000/month
Head office
Pretoria (Silverton Plant)
Founded
1923
What the work may be like
The Silverton plant post-2024 is one of SA's most modern vehicle assembly facilities — robotic welding, an upgraded paint shop, and significant investment in ergonomic assembly processes. Ford's global safety culture is implemented consistently: safety incidents are treated seriously and publicly reviewed.
The plant's global supply chain role — building Rangers for European and US markets — gives the operation an international benchmark quality standard that domestically-only producers don't match.
Hiring and application process
Candidates seeking roles at Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa should apply via the company’s careers portal or leading South African job platforms, clearly indicating interest in the Silverton plant near Pretoria. Applications are screened against role-specific requirements such as Matric with Mathematics and Physical Science for production positions, trade certificates for artisans or engineering degrees for professionals, followed by online aptitude assessments, technical interviews and reference checks.
The process, which includes medical examinations and background verification, typically spans six to eight weeks from submission to offer. Applicants are advised to research Ford’s Ranger and Everest production lines and prepare examples of safety and quality practices common in automotive manufacturing.
Who may be a good fit
- Pretoria and Gauteng candidates with Matric and technical aptitude who want work at a $1 billion-invested global vehicle plant with above-market manufacturing salaries and real export market exposure
- Global export plant — Rangers built at Silverton ship to Europe and North America, benchmarking your skills internationally
- $1 billion plant investment = modern, well-equipped manufacturing environment with new robotics
- Above-market salaries backed by NUMSA bargaining council agreements
What candidates should verify
- • Silverton plant is geographically specific to Pretoria east — not accessible from other metros
- • Production assembly line work is physically demanding and shift-based including nights
- • Confirm salary, shift, location and campaign details in the live vacancy.
- • Use the employer's official application channel and never pay to apply.
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Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) operates its primary assembly and stamping facility at Silverton, east of Pretoria, producing the Ford Ranger — Africa's best-selling bakkie — and the Ford Everest SUV for domestic sale and global export. Ford announced a $1 billion investment in the Silverton plant in 2021, funding a significant expansion to support Ranger production for markets including Europe, North America, and the rest of Africa.
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