Wadeville, Germiston

Wadeville Industrial Area Profile

Wadeville at a glance:

Wadeville is a thriving industrial node, home to some of the largest industries, such as: Steel manufacturing, mining processes and petroleum suppliers. Including national and international companies such as MacSteel and Consol Glass.  It is located close to Germiston centre, a city situated on the south of the East Rand, Johannesburg. It is incorporated into the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.  

Commercial and Industrial Hotspots:

Wadeville is arguably one of the largest heavy industrial areas in Gauteng, with warehouses, factories and distribution facilities throughout the area. If you are looking for large electricity availability, coupled with a large industrial facility, Wadeville a place to consider, however vacancies are very low due to its high demand. With Load Shedding being a prominent issue in South Africa, it is important to know that multiple grids in Wadeville are unaffected.

Industrial Developments In and Around Wadeville:

Due to the area's high demand, a lot of development has taken place within the last decade. Brand-new industrial complexes have been built comprising of small and large buildings. Taking a look at recent sales in the area, you will find that many of the older properties have been purchased, which has given developers an opportunity for renovations, creating a modern feel in the area.

Within close proximity to Wadeville, is Gosforth Park, which also falls part of Germiston. This area includes some of Gauteng's leading industrial complexes, such a Raceway Industrial, S&J Industrial and Randport Industrial.

Many large companies, including We Buy Cars, have decided to make Gosforth Park their home. Many new developments are still in the pipeline, including warehouses as big as 20 000m2, which should be completed by the end of 2022.

Retail Hotspots:

Wadeville itself is not historically known as a shopping destination, however there are a handful of shopping malls and retail stores within close proximity. A fast developing area at the doorstep of Wadeville is Lambton. Lambton Square and Lambton Court Shopping Centre are two modern shopping centres housing some of the biggest names: Superspar, Woolworths, Dis-Chem and multiple restaurants. This gives any business in Wadeville the convenience that it needs.

Why Invest in Wadeville?

With ample large South African companies moving to Wadeville, the area shows prospect of growth and an increasing reputation for being the place to take business to the next level. The prices of properties are showing a positive trend, both with regard to rental rates and sale prices. Its increasing demand for industrial space is proving to be very appealing for development of newer larger premises.

Location and Infrastructure:

It is located in between the N17 and N3, giving you easy access to major routes. This central location is why many logistics companies have thrived here for decades.