Community Inclusion

At Atlantis Special Economic Zone, we believe that social inclusion is integral to sustainable innovation. Our green technology solutions are designed not only to protect the planet but also to empower diverse communities. We are committed to creating opportunities for all, fostering an inclusive culture that values every voice, and ensuring our advancements benefit everyone, particularly underserved and marginalized groups. Together, we can build a greener, more equitable future.

The Integrated Ecosystem (IES) Unit at the ASEZCo includes Skills Development, Enterprise Development, and Community Integration. The development and implementation of IES programmes are for the benefit of the local community. The Integrated Ecosystem Management (IES) team was established in support of local community integration. The team practically applies principles of system thinking to identify and address socio-economic challenges. We strive not only to understand complex community systems, but to support expansion of community assets and adaptive systems

The IES Unit has expanded its network of partners in the last year and this commitment will continue with the TVET colleges, DEDAT, the City of Cape Town and other strategic partners. Through strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives, the Integrated Ecosystem Unit drives forward advancements across various sectors, propelling economic vitality while championing sustainability and social responsibility.

The ASEZCo recognizes that social development is a key component in the support initiatives offered to the Atlantis Community to achieve socio-economic growth. This requires dedicated support and interventions at grassroots level.

Skills development

The skills development workstream is a critical component of the overall SEZ strategy. The main objective of the skills development workstream for the Atlantis SEZ is to equip the residents of Atlantis and surrounding areas with skills that will improve their chances of gaining employment and/or becoming self-employed, both within the Atlantis SEZ and beyond. The focus is on technical Greentech-related skills development initiatives which falls within the value proposition the ASEZ. Landing successful Greentech manufacturing investors creates employment opportunities for semi-skilled and skilled workers such as artisans, operators, assemblers and administrators. For additional information, please reach out to the skills unit via email, skills@atlantissez.co.za with the subject line: “Interest to Study.” In your email.

Enterprise development

Enterprise development, is the act of investing time and resources to assist entrepreneurs to develop, scale and improve their business. Enterprise development helps EME/SME’s and businesses to accelerate employment generation and economic growth. The key objective of Enterprise Development workstream for the ASEZCo is to unlock and grow opportunities for Atlantis EME/SME’s and businesses. This includes identifying business opportunities, linkage to market and integrating the supply chains of larger industrialist. For a database registration form, please click here

Community development and participation

Community integration is a key pillar of ASEZ to promote social inclusion and economic empowerment. Intentional and continuous stakeholder engagement is the first step in establishing shared values and setting out the roadmap to realizing a community driven and prosperous future.

The overarching goal is to build the Atlantis Special Economic Zone Company (ASEZCo) to achieve its objectives of realising new investments and being socially inclusive to improve the socio-economic state and trajectory of the Atlantis community. We strive to build and strengthen relationships between existing (large) private sector, public sector, small and medium sized enterprises, civic community, partners, and funders. For more information, please reach out to hello@atlantissez.co.za.