Highveld is a Centurion business node with a practical Gauteng brief: access to Pretoria, Midrand and the wider N1 corridor without the Sandton operating pattern. It draws companies that want Centurion as a base, especially teams moving regularly between Tshwane and Johannesburg, and businesses that value park-style office stock over street-front retail exposure.
Positioned east of Centurion’s core, Highveld is read through the N1, John Vorster Drive and the broader N1 business corridor. It suits back-office teams, regional offices, professional services, ICT businesses and other companies that need road-led connectivity more than a walk-in retail address. The tenant case is straightforward: a business can position staff and clients in central Gauteng while keeping operations in a lower-friction suburban node.
Median asking rent
Gross asking rent per m². The line is the 12-month blended median over 7 years (1,078 listings); the figure above is today's live asking.
Highveld on the map
The defined node boundary and the 70 buildings Anvil Property tracks within it.
Understanding the area
Highveld’s office ecosystem is built around campus-style office parks and multi-tenanted corporate buildings, with demand led by companies that need functional premises more than retail visibility. Along Witch-Hazel Avenue, Oak Avenue and through the Highveld Techno Park area, the tenant base is operationally focused: project teams, finance and admin units, consulting practices, engineering-linked businesses and technology service providers. The common thread is a preference for controlled park environments with parking, access management and office layouts that can support teams beyond a small branch footprint.
The mix is broad, but it is not random. Highveld works best for businesses with staff and client movement across Centurion, Pretoria and the Midrand axis, and for companies that want a quieter operating base than a dense CBD-style node. Typical tenants include:
- Corporate support and shared-services teams
- Engineering, technical and project-based firms
- ICT and software service businesses
- Professional and advisory practices
- Public-sector suppliers and contractors
That spread gives the node a practical, weekday corporate rhythm. Buildings do not rely on heavy walk-in trade; they rely on staff access, parking ratios and the ability to house defined teams efficiently.
The area has developed as a business park node more than a high-street office market. Tenants therefore assess entrance control, internal circulation, backup-power arrangements, fit-out condition and usable parking before frontage. For a tenant comparing options in Centurion, Highveld’s appeal is the combination of office-park discipline and suburban operating ease, especially where a company wants a stable base without paying for exposure it does not need.
Why businesses choose this area
Highveld’s strongest argument is access discipline. From Witch-Hazel Avenue and Highveld Techno Park, a team can move onto John Vorster Drive for the N1, route west into central Centurion, or run the Pretoria–Johannesburg corridor with limited dependence on a CBD address. Against Menlyn, it gives a company N1 corridor reach with less Pretoria-east bias; against Sandton, it keeps Midrand and Tshwane in the same daily travel logic.
The decision usually turns on operating pattern. A tenant should weigh the following trade-offs before choosing Highveld:
- N1 access versus Gautrain immediacy
- Office-park control versus street-front exposure
- Parking depth versus retail foot traffic
- Centurion convenience versus Sandton client optics
For companies whose staff and suppliers arrive mainly by road, those trade-offs often favour Highveld. The area is strongest where daily vehicle access and predictable building management matter more than walk-in visibility.
The better office parks reinforce that logic. Byls Bridge Office Park is described with 24-hour security and monitored entry points, while Oxford Office Park offers controlled access and monitored CCTV. At 420 Witch Hazel Avenue, the building specification includes biometric access control and perimeter fencing. These features support businesses that want managed premises with a clear access protocol for staff, visitors and service providers.
Highveld is best read as the practical Centurion choice: direct N1 orientation, office-park stock and a location that works across Pretoria, Midrand and Johannesburg. It will not suit every tenant; companies driven by rail access or retail-facing brand visibility may look elsewhere. For regional teams, technical businesses and administration-heavy operations, Highveld’s route logic is the main reason to put it on the shortlist.
Infrastructure and building specifications
Across our Highveld office listings, the stock is A grade, with the practical differences coming through in building age, fit-out condition, floor plate shape and landlord upgrades. Conventional office units show a median 270 m², with the middle band at 142–587 m² (25th to 75th percentile) and larger options extending beyond 2,000 m². That range can accommodate a compact regional office, a growing back-office function, or a larger single-tenant requirement, provided the floor plate works for the team structure.
The main due-diligence issue is fit-out reuse, because two A-grade buildings can carry very different capex outcomes. Some spaces will suit a tenant that can work with existing offices, boardrooms and kitchen areas; others will need heavier reconfiguration to get density, meeting rooms and staff areas right. Parking also needs building-level confirmation, especially where a tenant has field staff, shift patterns, training days or regular visitors.
Before committing, check the specification items that affect cost and timing:
- Existing fit-out condition and reuse potential
- Floor plate depth and subdivision flexibility
- Parking allocation and visitor bay arrangements
- Backup power, fibre provision and HVAC zoning
- Green rating evidence and operating-cost assumptions
These checks determine whether the occupation date is realistic and whether the capital spend stays within mandate.
For smaller teams, the serviced-office layer is limited across our listings: we currently show 16 desks or small suites across one serviced-office building. That gives Highveld some flexibility for project teams or a short entry point into the area, but companies needing a larger branded office will generally be looking at conventional space and negotiating the fit-out position directly with the landlord.
Green credentials are present, but selective. Across our listings, 4 of 69 buildings hold a green rating, equal to 6% of the sample. Tenants with ESG reporting requirements should verify the rating certificate, metering arrangements and energy-performance features early, because the A-grade label alone does not confirm a green-rated building or a lower operating profile.
- Building grade
- A-grade (50% of stock)
- Median floor plate
- 266 m²
- Typical floor plate range
- 142–562 m² (middle half of stock)
- Largest available
- 2,000+ m² (top of stock)
- Serviced offices
- 22 desks across 1 buildings
- Green-rated stock
- 4 of 70 buildings (6%)
Property rental rates
Across our Highveld listings, rentals run R75 to R205 per m² (10th to 90th percentile), median R125 per m², on a net asking basis. The gross figure is about R140 per m² once rates and levies are included, so a tenant should compare offers on total monthly commitment and ask for the rental breakdown before signing.
Space that should absorb first is the stock priced around the median where the existing layout can be reused with limited tenant installation spend. Higher asking rentals need a clear reason: newer fit-out, stronger exposure, better parking allocation, or building services that reduce operating friction. Movement inside the band is mainly driven by:
- Fit-out condition and re-use value
- Parking availability and allocation cost
- Building services and backup provision
- Visibility, access and position within Highveld
- Lease term and tenant installation contribution
A rate near the bottom of the band may still be expensive if the tenant carries a large fit-out, reinstatement or operating cost. A rate above the median can be justified where the space shortens occupation time and reduces upfront capital. For budgeting, treat gross rental plus parking as the comparison point, with the net asking rate used only to test where the deal sits inside the Highveld range.
| Monthly budget | Approximate size | Likely property type |
|---|---|---|
| Up to R15,000 | 62 – 101 m² (median 100) | Small fitted suites (8 listed) |
| R15,000 – R50,000 | 75 – 400 m² (median 188) | Small office suites (42 listed) |
| R50,000 – R150,000 | 225 – 900 m² (median 521) | Mid-sized offices (20 listed) |
| R150,000+ | 722 – 6876 m² (median 1573) | Whole floors / corporate HQ (13 listed) |
Key buildings
- 349 Witch-Hazel Ave, Highveld, Centurion
Eco Origin Office Park
14 listingsAAA-grade office park in Highveld, Centurion, with contemporary finishes, adaptable floor plates and access-controlled security. Suited to established firms and growing businesses needing quick N1 and N14 access.
- Oxford Office, Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Oxford Office Park, Centurion
12 listingsSecure, established office park in Highveld Techno Park, Centurion, near Olievenhoutbosch Drive with direct N1 access. Suits SMEs, satellite offices and tech or professional services firms needing flexible space and shared meeting facilities.
- 300 Witch-Hazel Ave, Highveld, Centurion
Eco Fusion 4 Office Park
10 listingsSecure, contemporary office park in Highveld comprising three double-storey freestanding buildings. Suits corporate, consulting and tech tenants needing flexible offices near the N1, Gautrain bus route and Eco Boulevard.
- 340 Witch-Hazel Ave, Highveld, Centurion
Eco Court Office Park
10 listingsSecure suburban office park on Witch-Hazel Avenue in Highveld, Centurion, with contemporary flexible office space, ample parking and backup power. Suits professional firms needing quick access to the N1, Gautrain bus routes and Eco Boulevard.
- Olievenhoutbosch Road, Highveld, Centurion, Gauteng, 0169, South Africa
Byls Bridge Office Park
8 listingsSecure, highway-facing office park in Highveld, Centurion, with modern low-rise buildings and controlled access off Olievenhoutbosch Road and Jean Avenue. Suits corporate, consulting and professional service tenants needing N1 exposure and parking.
- 420 Witch-Hazel Ave, Eco-Park Estate, Centurion, 0144, South Africa
Eco Glades 2
5 listingsModern office building in the secure Eco Park precinct on Witch-Hazel Avenue, Highveld. Suited to corporate and professional services tenants needing quick N1 and N14 access and nearby retail and Gautrain bus links.
- 350 Witch-Hazel Ave, Eco-Park Estate, Centurion
Eco Point Office Park
5 listingsSecure office park on Witch-Hazel Avenue in Highveld, Centurion, with access control and backup power. Suited to professional services and corporate tenants needing quick N1, John Vorster Drive and public transport links.
- 5 Bauhinia St, Highveld Techno Park, Centurion, 0169, South Africa
Cambridge Office Park
4 listingsSecure suburban office park in Highveld Techno Park, Centurion, with quick N1 and N14 access. Well suited to professional services, SMEs and administrative tenants needing reliable backup power, water and managed security.
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Investments and developments
Capital and infrastructure activity in Highveld. These are projects that materially change the supply, access or amenity of the node.
- Under construction2026
Giflo breaks ground on phase F of Irene Link precinct in Centurion
Giflo started construction on phase F at Irene Link, adding about 5,700m² of four-Green-Star office space and related access infrastructure including a Gautrain bus zone, taxi rank and pedestrian bridge for the broader Centurion node.
Moneyweb ↗ - Announced2025
Highveld Techno Park office blocks marketed for auction
Office investment properties in Highveld Techno Park were brought to market via auction, indicating active disposal activity within the Highveld commercial node.
Sunday Times ↗ - Planned2025
City of Tshwane planning document identifies Highveld Technopark and Eco-Park as active development nodes
A City of Tshwane regional planning document lists Highveld Technopark for industrial and office development and Eco-Park in Highveld for mixed-use commercial, retail and office development as part of the N1 development corridor.
City of Tshwane ↗
As of 2026-07-23
The bottom line
Highveld is an operational choice. Its value is clearest for companies that want Centurion coverage, reliable road access and office-park control without paying for features they do not use. The honest trade-off is that Highveld is less compelling for a tenant driven by Gautrain frontage, walk-in retail exposure or a highly visible client-facing street address.
For the right business, that is a strength. Highveld keeps the office decision tied to daily movement, parking and team function, which is why it suits regional teams, project-based companies and back-office operations with regular travel across Gauteng. Against Sandton, Menlyn and the Centurion CBD, the closing comparison is simple: choose Highveld when the office must support the way the business works before it supports how the address reads.
Frequently asked questions
Highveld’s office stock is mainly secure office parks, low-rise commercial buildings and standalone office villas, with space ranging from fitted suites to flexible white-box layouts. The area suits professional services firms, tech businesses, call-centre support teams and regional offices that want John Vorster Drive visibility with practical access to the N1 interchange. Expect a suburban office environment with parking, controlled access and less street-level retail than Centurion Central.
Typical office rentals in Highveld are shaped more by fit-out condition, parking allocation, and access to the N1 and John Vorster Drive than by headline address value. Newer or refurbished A-grade space will generally ask firmer rentals, while older A-grade buildings with dated interiors tend to leave more room for negotiation. For a corporate tenant, compare the full occupancy cost property by property, as incentives, parking charges and reinstatement terms can materially shift the effective rental.
Yes. Highveld works well for regional offices and selected corporate headquarters, especially for companies that need Centurion access without a Sandton-style cost profile. The area suits businesses drawing staff from Pretoria, Midrand and the eastern Centurion suburbs, with practical road access via John Vorster Drive and the broader N1 corridor. It is strongest for back-office, technical, finance, professional services and operational head-office teams that value parking, controlled office parks and efficient commute patterns over a high-street corporate address.
Office tenants in Highveld typically secure parking on-site within the office park, with allocations agreed as part of the lease. Availability usually ranges from open and shaded bays to covered or basement parking in larger A-grade buildings, depending on the property and fit-out. For staff-heavy teams, confirm dedicated bay allocations, visitor parking and access control before signing.
Highveld competes most directly with Eco Park, Centurion CBD, Irene and Route 21. Compared with Centurion CBD, it offers a quieter business-park setting and stronger car-based convenience, while the CBD has the Gautrain, Centurion Mall and more visible commuter activity. Compared with Irene and Route 21, Highveld is the more central Centurion option for companies drawing staff from Pretoria and Midrand via N1 access and controlled office parks.
For offices around Witch-Hazel Avenue, Oak Avenue and the Highveld Techno Park edge, day-to-day amenities are practical: coffee shops, quick-service food, convenience retail, ATMs and fuel stations are generally reachable on foot. Eco Boulevard and Highveld Shopping Centre are the main reference points for lunches and small errands, while gyms, medical rooms and courier counters depend on the building’s exact position. Tenants should check the pedestrian route from the gate, because walking convenience varies between street-front buildings and properties set deeper inside managed office parks.
Highveld has workable public transport access, mainly via minibus taxi movement on John Vorster Drive and surrounding arterial routes, with the Centurion Gautrain station serving as the main rail link for the area. It is still a car-oriented office node, so a tenant with high staff reliance on public transport should check the last-mile connection from the station or taxi routes to the specific building. Buildings nearer the main arterials will generally be easier for commuting staff than deeper office-park locations.
Highveld gives businesses a practical Centurion base with N1 access via John Vorster Drive, linking teams and clients to Pretoria, Midrand and the wider Gauteng corridor without committing to a Sandton address. The area suits office and tech-related companies that want business-park environments, parking and a quieter operating setting near Centurion’s established commercial nodes. Its main advantage is the balance between regional road connectivity and a more manageable suburban office footprint.
Highveld works best for car-based teams. The drawback is that public transport depth is weaker than in Centurion’s Gautrain-linked core, so staff commuting can become a constraint. The node is also more business-park and campus led, with fewer walkable lunch, retail and client-meeting options than mixed-use areas. Access to John Vorster Drive and the N1 is useful, but peak-period movement can be slow at key interchanges, so tenants should test commute patterns before committing.
Contact the Anvil Property Smith office leasing team for Highveld viewings. A broker who works Highveld and greater Centurion can confirm suitable options, arrange access with landlords, and advise on building fit-out, parking and lease terms before you view.
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