aidc

About the AIDC-EC The Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) is an implementation agency tasked with the growth, global competitiveness, and transformation of the automotive sector in the Eastern Cape. Established as a subsidiary of the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), the organisation operates as a vital link between the strategic objectives of government, the rapid evolution of global automotive trends, and the operational realities of the local manufacturing value chain. By positioning the Eastern Cape as a manufacturing hub, the AIDC-EC ensures the province remains at the heart of South Africa’s industrial economy. The mission is centred on enhancing industrial productivity, fostering high-tech innovation, and developing a highly skilled workforce capable of leading the next generation of mobility. To maintain a direct and responsive connection with the industrial heartlands of the province, the AIDC-EC operates from dual strategic hubs located in the primary automotive corridors of the Eastern Cape. With offices located at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha and further north, the organisation drives strategic operations and fosters collaboration with the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) from its offices in the Buffalo City Metro. This facility is located at Ocean Terrace Park, Moore Street, Quigney, East London, 5201, ensuring that the growing automotive corridor receives dedicated support and localised expertise. These two locations provide a comprehensive footprint that allows for seamless engagement with every level of the automotive value chain across the province