Johnson Controls Battery South Africa
Automotive and industrial batteries manufactured in Port Elizabeth for African markets.
Produces SABAT-branded automotive starter batteries and industrial storage batteries for OEMs and the aftermarket. One of the largest battery manufacturers in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Type
- Manufacturer
- Location
- Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Founded
- 1962
- Website
- https://www.jci.co.za
- Categories
- Vehicle Parts & Accessories, Electrical & Power Equipment
- Markets
- South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Nigeria
Verified facts
- web-presence-since (green), checked 2026-08-06 Internet Archive (Wayback)
- sanctions-clear (green), checked 2026-08-06 OpenSanctions
- debarment-clear (green), checked 2026-08-06 OpenSanctions
Claimed certifications
- ISO 9001, Quality Management IAF CertSearch
- IATF 16949, Automotive Quality IAF CertSearch
- ISO 14001, Environmental Management IAF CertSearch
Import rules for these goods
- Electronics for the EU need CE marking incl. RoHS substance limits, and producers must register for WEEE take-back in each member state of sale. European Commission (CE)
- Electronics for the US market need FCC equipment authorization under 47 CFR Part 15, which covers unintentional radiators such as switch-mode power supplies, not only radio devices. US FCC (Part 15)
- Vehicle parts affecting safety sold in Europe generally require UNECE type approval (E-mark). UNECE