Project Description:
Construction is complete on a major “top structure” project at Dube TradePort: the new mixed-use commercial building. It is set to officially open during the second quarter of 2025. 

Purpose: The seven-story building will house commercial tenants and a range of staff amenities. Its main purpose is to position Dube City as a premier business hub, fostering economic growth and job creation.

Anchor tenant: One of KwaZulu-Natal’s leading business process outsourcing (BPO) service providers will occupy six of the seven floors.

Features and amenities:

Staff support: Training facilities and a 24-hour corporate cafeteria.Meetings and events: The top floor will feature conference and meeting facilities / Visitor’s center: The building will also be home to the Durban Aerotropolis visitors’ centre.

Expansion plans:
The BPO tenant will start with 350 employees and plans to expand to 1,800 once the building is fully occupied. 

Context of “top structure” projects:
In the context of the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone, “top structure” refers to the construction of buildings and facilities that sit atop the underlying infrastructure. This includes: 

• Commercial buildings like Iziko@Dube.
• Warehouses for logistics and distribution.
• Manufacturing plants, such as those for electronics or pharmaceuticals