Group 1 - Ford South Africa plans to lay off approximately 470 workers in response to market demand changes and to optimize production structure, affecting the Silverton assembly plant in Pretoria and the Struandale engine plant in Port Elizabeth [2] - The Silverton plant has been a significant part of local manufacturing since its inception in 1923, and Ford invested $1 billion in 2021 to expand operations and increase the production capacity of the Ranger pickup from 168,000 to 200,000 units annually [2] - Despite the investment and strong sales performance, including a projected 25,552 units sold in 2024, Ford's decision to cut jobs is closely linked to its global strategic adjustments, particularly its shift towards electrification [2] Group 2 - The South African automotive industry faces challenges such as low local sales, an influx of imported vehicles, a significant drop in exports to the U.S., and ongoing economic pressures, leading to a decline in industry competitiveness [3] - Over the past two years, 12 automotive-related companies in South Africa have closed, resulting in the loss of over 4,000 jobs, indicating the industry's struggles amid transformation [3] - Ford's performance in the Chinese market remains strong, with continuous profitability for eight consecutive quarters, and the company is expected to focus more on this market as a stable source of revenue [3]

南非工会组织"团结工会"表示，福特已向工会和员工发出通知，将裁撤391个银顿装配厂操作岗位、73 个斯特兰戴尔岗位以及10个行政岗位。工会副秘书长威利·文特(Willie Venter)表示："我们认为，这一公 告可能只是南非整个汽车行业更大规模裁员的开始。"他还指出，这一决定反映了南非汽车行业在疲弱 经济环境下面临的巨大压力。 去年，梅赛德斯—奔驰宣布将在其位于东伦敦的制造工厂裁减700个岗位。据南非媒体此前报道，包括 宝马在内的本地汽车制造商也呼吁政府加大干预力度，以应对进口车辆对国内销量造成的冲击。 南非贸易、工业和竞争部部长帕克斯·陶表示，该部门将与南非国际贸易管理委员会合作，评估进口对 汽车行业的影响。与此同时，南非汽车行业还面临来自美国的关税压力，且美国是南非汽车行业的第二 大贸易伙伴。南非汽车行业协会的数据显示，2025年上半年南非对美汽车出口量较2024年同期下降逾 82%。(完) （文章来源：中国新闻网） 中新网约翰内斯堡8月29日电福特南非公司近日宣布，为调整其在南非的制造业务，计划裁减约470名工 人，涉及位于豪登省比勒陀利亚的银顿(Silverton)装配厂及伊丽莎白港(Gqeberh ...