The main industrial activity is centred on the Saldanha Sishen Railhead, which terminates here.
This transports huge amounts of iron ore to local processing plants as well as to the Port of Saldanha from where it is shipped abroad.

Thus industry on the West Coast is at this time mainly Steel and related Industries

This industry requires the following skills

1. Welders
2. Engineers
3. Artisans
4. Fitters
5. Turners
6. General Labour
7. Specialised Labour

The following industries are required and will benefit from this sector

1. Steel Fabrication
2. Steel Manufacturing
3. Small to Medium Foundries