Oudtshoorn boastS an infrastructure that includes all the elements for growth and provides a sound foundation for aspirant investors.
Strong supportive service sectors have been developed within Oudtshoorn to underpin the two main legs of its economy: tourism and agriculture. Over the past few years, Oudtshoorn has also become an attractive location for (pre-) retirees.
Commerce and business service establishments such as guesthouses and restaurants in the area have increased significantly over the past few years. National chain stores in the Oudtshoorn business centre have increased competition in the local service and pricing industry.
A strong informal business sector is attracting hawkers from surrounding towns and as far as Cape Town. The transport and communications sector has always been important to the Klein Karoo, given the area's prominence as a rail and road corridor.
The area has a stable and reliable labour force that is relatively well educated and functions within a well-developed industrial relations institutional framework.
Oudtshoorn is the centre for education in the area and features 15 primary schools and six secondary and high schools. The South Cape College in Oudtshoorn, with satellite campuses and the South African Police College, provide tertiary education. There are also three institutions for the physically disabled.
The town offers an ideal base for the establishment of more specialised skills training facilities.
The area has one provincial hospital, a Medi-Clinic private hospital and four municipal clinics. Oudtshoorn boasts a comprehensive energy service limit that includes fire services, ambulance services, traffic services and other essential community services.
Crime levels in the area are relatively low in comparison with other areas in South Africa.
The area offers a modern urban and an attractive countryside environment and has sufficient attractions and activities to meet the needs of both tourists and permanent residents.