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The 28 largest manufacturers in Cape Town

Tamtam tracks 28 manufacturers headquartered in Cape Town. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd., PetroSA and John Thompson - A division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd. Their median headcount is 431. Half of them were founded in 1989 or later.

馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town28 companiesUpdated Nov 12, 2026

The manufacturers in Cape Town shown here are mostly large and mid-sized companies. The list includes a significant presence of food and beverage production, pharmaceuticals, and industrial machinery. Many of these firms have been established for several decades, with some dating back to the early 20th century.

Key companies include Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd., a petroleum products supplier, and PetroSA, specializing in gas-to-liquids technology. John Thompson - A division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd. focuses on energy and environmental solutions, while Sea Harvest Group Ltd. is a deep-sea trawling company. Cipla Africa manufactures affordable, high-quality medicines, and ALC specializes in liquid liners and container dressing materials.

#CompanyIndustryHeadquarters EmployeesFounded
1
Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.astronenergy.co.za

A leading petroleum products supplier in South Africa with a network of 850 service stations, a crude oil refinery, and a lubricants manufacturing plant driving sustainable economic growth

Oil and Gas 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 2,022 2018
2
PetroSApetrosa.co.za

South African national oil corporation specializing in gas-to-liquids technology, operating major refineries and pursuing investment opportunities in Africa and internationally

Oil and Gas 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 1,699 2002
3
John Thompson - A division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltdjohnthompson.co.za

A leader in energy and environmental solutions, offering design, engineering, manufacture, and maintenance of boilers, air filtration equipment, and outsourced steam solutions

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 839 1824
4
Sea Harvest Group Ltdseaharvestgroup.co.za

A South African deep sea trawling company established in 1964, owning fishing vessels and processing facilities, marketing a wide range of products globally

Fisheries 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 811 1964
5
Cipla Africacipla.co.za

Manufactures affordable, high-quality medicines for public and private sectors, improving healthcare access and outcomes across South Africa.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 723 1935
6
ALCalccorp.com

Specializes in manufacturing liquid liners and container dressing materials, providing innovative solutions for packaging needs

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 689 1989
7
Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages (Pty) Ltdpeninsulabeverage.co.za

Local bottler and distributor of a wide range of beverage brands, focusing on quality, innovation, sustainability, and community impact in South Africa

Food and Beverage Services 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 674 1940
8
Robertson and Caine International Yachtsrobertsonandcaine.com

A leading builder of blue water sailing and power catamarans in South Africa, with over 1850 boats launched and a large team of skilled professionals

Shipbuilding 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 637 1991
9
Zibo Containers (Pty) Ltdzibo.co.za

Manufacturer of rigid plastic containers in various colors for food packaging industry, with facilities in Cape Town and Johannesburg, serving domestic and export markets

Plastics Manufacturing 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 562 n/a
10
FAIR CAPE DAIRIESfaircape.com

A farm-based operation that has grown to include milk production, cold chain storage, and administrative facilities for sales and marketing staff

Food and Beverage Manufacturing 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 506 1995
11
Biovacbiovac.co.za

African-based vaccine manufacturer contributing to filling the gap in local vaccine manufacturing, producing advanced vaccines and partnering with global pharmaceutical companies

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 490 2003
12
CTP Printersctpprinters.co.za

Professional publishing and printing solution in Cape Town, specializing in books, diaries, magazines, commercial, and newspapers Committed to high quality and innovation

Printing Services 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 478 n/a
13
Novus Holdings Ltdnovus.holdings

A leading commercial printing and manufacturing operation in South Africa offering a diverse range of paper-based products, packaging, and tissue production Committed to environmental sustainability

Printing Services 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 463 2000
14
Deli Spicesdelispices.co.za

Leading supplier of seasoning blends and additives for the Sub-Saharan food industry Specializing in flavorants, meal creation, functional ingredients, casings, and meat processing equipment

Food and Beverage Manufacturing 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 431 1981

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15
SIGNAL HILL PRODUCTSsignalhillproducts.com

Specializing in producing unique South African beer brands, creating fans globally through export capabilities, and valuing passion and diversity in the workplace

Food and Beverage Services 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 376 2012
16
Oceana Group Limitedoceana.co.za

Africa's largest fish producer and empowered food supplier with operations in multiple countries, managing a fleet of vessels and cold storage facilities

Fisheries 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 345 1918
17
Caltex Lubricants South Africadeloperformance.caltex.co.za

Manufacturer of premium lubricants, providing reliable performance with over 75 years of experience and a century of scientific research and innovation

Oil and Gas 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 331 n/a
18
Agricoagrico.co.za

Design and supply of irrigation systems, specializing in turnkey water projects, using advanced technology for efficient water and energy use.

Automation Machinery Manufacturing 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 327 1903
19
Decofurn Furnituredecofurnsa.co.za

Renowned furniture retailer, manufacturer, and importer with 12 warehouse concept stores nationwide, offering quality, affordable, and stylish furniture options

Retail 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 284 n/a
20
Two Oceans Marine Manufacturing2oceans.co.za

A leading global manufacturer specializing in custom power and sailing catamarans, from 23 to 110+ feet, for various recreational and commercial purposes

Maritime Transportation 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 249 1989
21
Bowler Packagingbowler.co.za

Leader in innovative rigid plastic packaging solutions for various industries, offering custom designs, a wide range of colors, and comprehensive decoration services

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 222 1972
22
Hazendal Wine Estatehazendal.co.za

Offers accommodation, cultural experiences, dining, golf, and entertainment in Stellenbosch, producing coastal terroir wines with a rich winemaking tradition.

Wineries 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 216 1699
23
Libstarlibstar.co.za

Sustainable food company providing innovative category solutions and a portfolio of high-quality, nutritious products, aligning closely with customers' needs

Food and Beverage Services 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 193 2005
24
FALKE South Africafalke.co.za

Leading South African sock brand crafting premium, technical products with innovative design for athletes and inspired by a family legwear legacy Hiring new talent

Textile Manufacturing 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 136 1975
25
Pie in the Sky / Coimbra Bakerypie-in-the-sky.co.za

A wholesale bakery in South Africa specializing in artisan breads, pastries, and confectionery products, offering convenient and high-quality baked goods

Food and Beverage Manufacturing 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 101 1966
26
Origin Coffee Roasters South Africaoriginroasting.co.za

A pioneering South African company passionate about offering exceptional, quality coffee through innovation, sustainability, social responsibility, and a dedication to the craft

Food and Beverage Services 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 15 2005
27
Simply Cabinet Doorssimplydoors.co.za

A manufacturer of high-quality kitchen and cupboard products, focusing on excellent service, advanced manufacturing techniques, and skilled team to surpass competition

Wholesale Building Materials 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 9 2007
28
Oh-Lief Natural Baby Productsohlief.com

Oh-lief develops natural baby wax using ingredients sourced locally to prevent nappy rash, soothe skin, and protect from weather conditions

Wholesale 馃嚳馃嚘 Cape Town 3 n/a

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Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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