...New Facility to Enhance Service Delivery, Skills Development
Rolls-Royce has inaugurated a new regional headquarters and training centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, to support its Power Systems division. This expansion underscores the company’s long-term commitment to the African continent and will serve the growing number of mtu mobile and stationary power systems operating across critical sectors such as energy, technology, mining, transportation, and oil & gas.
Spanning approximately 6,000m², the purpose-built facility brings together key customer-facing functions under one roof—including service coordination, spare parts storage, logistics, and technical training. It complements existing operations in Cape Town, which house engine rebuild capabilities along with finance and logistics functions.
The training centre will accommodate between 100 and 150 trainees annually, offering access to various training engines including the mtu 2000 and 4000 series, commonly used in power generation, mining, and rail sectors. Trainees will benefit from hands-on experience with advanced tooling and electronic simulation equipment, gaining certified practical and theoretical instruction relevant to a broad range of industries.
The Johannesburg site also includes dedicated space for engineering and assembling repower modules. This allows for the replacement of engines in mining haul trucks and excavators with tailored mtu solutions, helping customers improve fuel efficiency, equipment uptime, and reduce maintenance costs—ultimately lowering the Total Cost of Ownership. Rolls-Royce Solutions Africa, the operating arm of the facility, remains focused on delivering resilient systems suited to the diverse and often demanding operational conditions across the continent.
Cobus Van Schalkwyk, Director Global Mining and Managing Director, Rolls-Royce Solutions Africa: “As we approach our 25th year in South Africa, this new facility is a clear signal of our confidence in Africa’s growth and our commitment to being closer to our customers.
“By bringing support services, technical training, and parts availability together under one roof, we’re building the capabilities that matter most to our partners across the continent. This investment also supports our strategy to further localise operations, reduce lead times, and strengthen supply chain resilience — critical advantages for customers operating in remote or fast-paced environments.”
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