South African innovation and capability.

HENSOLDT South Africa is the HENSOLDT Group’s largest industrial base outside of Germany, offering a wide range of products, solutions and services for defence and civil markets. Our expertise spans electromagnetic warfare, optronics, radar, IFF and datalinks, as well as spectrum management and security solutions.

With a legacy of more than 60 years of innovation, HENSOLDT South Africa combines local ingenuity with the strength of HENSOLDT’s global footprint, ensuring mission-critical solutions that serve civil and defence applications worldwide.

Our heritage spans more than half a century, shaped by pioneering companies such as GEW Technologies, Zeiss Optronics and Tellumat. This foundation has enabled us to build a proud legacy of contributing to the defence industry of South Africa and the world.

Contact

Nellmapius Drive
Irene, Centurion, 0157
South Africa

+27 12 674 0215

info@hensoldt.net

About us

HENSOLDT South Africa is a leading provider of sensor technologies, operating across three specialised business units: GEW, Radar, and Optronics. With a diverse portfolio of nearly 70 advanced products, we serve customers in over 40 countries, making us one of Africa’s largest defence and security electronics companies.

Within HENSOLDT’s expansive global portfolio, we are the custodians of land electronic warfare, airborne optronics, next-generation radar systems, air traffic management and spectrum management solutions. We leverage local expertise and our strategic location to serve international markets.

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Local initiatives

HENSOLDT South Africa is dedicated to making a sustainable impact through our socio-economic development and corporate social investment programmes. We support underprivileged schools, health facilities, and youth initiatives, offering skills training and educational opportunities. We promote women in STEM with bursaries and internships and contribute to wildlife conservation. Our goal is to create lasting, positive change and inspire future generations.

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Career opportunities

At HENSOLDT South Africa, we drive innovation and growth, with our people at the heart of our success. We offer exciting career opportunities for graduates and professionals to make an impact while working on cutting-edge projects. As part of the global HENSOLDT network, you'll collaborate with over 8,000 colleagues worldwide. If you are driven by technology, innovation, and the desire to take on responsibility, we invite you to join our team and become a pioneer at HENSOLDT South Africa!

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Core topics

Insights into the region

Land electronic warfare

In today’s complex battlefield, real-time information about enemy forces and the operational environment is critical for military success. Information about the operational situation, especially regarding enemy forces, plays a decisive role in achieving military superiority. Gaining spectrum dominance means knowing where hostile emitters are located, the types of signals being used and what is being transmitted.

Optronics

In modern security, military and disaster response missions, the ability to gather accurate intelligence from a distance is crucial. As operational environments become more complex, the challenge of obtaining high-quality, actionable data intensifies. Threats can emerge quickly, in diverse terrains, and under a variety of conditions – often making it difficult for conventional systems to provide the necessary clarity and precision.

Radar, IFF and datalink

In military and security operations, reliable, all-weather surveillance is essential for early threat detection and rapid decision-making. Adverse environmental conditions, such as high sea states, bad weather and low visibility, can severely impact the ability to track and identify both cooperative and uncooperative targets.

Cape Town

Situated in South Africa’s iconic mother city, Cape Town hosts our Radar business unit, providing full product lifecycle support and manufacturing services.

The offices, established in 2007, spans 4,279 m² and employs 71 personnel.

Key facilities include production areas, alongside modernised administrative offices and testing facilities.