Die Hoewes is a practical Centurion office node for companies that need regional access without the intensity of Sandton or Menlyn. It works for businesses that prioritise commuter convenience, parking and straightforward client access. Movement through the suburb is shaped by Jean Avenue, Botha Avenue and the Centurion Gautrain station, which together set the pattern for staff arrivals, client visits and connections into the wider Centurion grid.
The tenant base is typically operational and service-led: professional firms, medical-linked users, training businesses, back-office teams and companies serving both Pretoria and Midrand. The area suits a business that wants a central Gauteng position, but still needs a manageable day-to-day environment for staff. The strongest locations are those with direct access to main arterial roads and a short drive to the N1 and N14 routes.
Median asking rent
Gross asking rent per m². The line is the 12-month blended median over 7 years (384 listings); the figure above is today's live asking.
Die Hoewes on the map
The defined node boundary and the 32 buildings Anvil Property tracks within it.
Understanding the area
Die Hoewes has developed as a working suburb first: practical office accommodation within a residential catchment, with activity concentrated along the main movement routes and the station-facing parts of Centurion. The node does not rely on a single corporate campus or one dominant industry. It works because daily-use businesses can serve clients, staff and suppliers from the same base without paying for a flagship Sandton-type location.
The tenant mix is broad, but it leans toward companies that need accessible, functional premises more than high-visibility retail frontage. In practice, the area tends to attract businesses with appointment-based clients, recurring staff movement and administrative teams that need a central Gauteng position. The main tenant groups usually include:
- consulting and project-based firms
- accounting, legal and compliance practices
- healthcare administration and specialist service users
- education, training and assessment businesses
- regional support offices for larger companies
That mix gives the node a steady weekday rhythm. It is not a nightlife-driven node and it is not a pure head-office district; it is a service and operations base for businesses that need to be reachable from Pretoria, Midrand and the wider Centurion market.
The area’s evolution has been incremental. Older office properties, smaller multi-tenanted buildings and newer refurbishments compete on fit-out condition, parking provision and ease of access. For tenants, that creates useful choice inside the same suburb: a company can take a compact suite with lower overheads, or move into a more formal building with reception control, lifts and structured parking as the team grows. The trade-off is that quality varies by property, so the building inspection matters as much as the street address.
The node is strongest for tenants that value practical centrality over corporate show. The ecosystem is mature enough to support professional services and regional teams, but still flexible enough for smaller companies that need manageable lease commitments. That is the main appeal: a business can operate from a Centurion address with established office stock, staff convenience and a tenant mix that is commercial without being overbuilt.
Why businesses choose this area
Die Hoewes’ strongest argument is regional reach at Centurion cost. A company can serve Pretoria, Midrand and the wider N1 corridor from one base, while staying outside the heavier rental and traffic profile of Sandton or Menlyn. For teams that travel north and south during the week, Jean Avenue, Botha Avenue and the routes out toward John Vorster Drive give the area a practical operating logic.
The area suits tenants that need access to several markets without paying for a trophy location. Before committing, weigh these points carefully:
- Pretoria and Midrand reach
- Gautrain catchment versus highway exposure
- parking depth for staff and visitors
- existing fit-out condition
- managed office park controls
If those points align, Die Hoewes becomes efficient. It is a stronger fit for a business measuring travel time, parking and usable space than for one buying visibility on a major corporate boulevard.
The node also gives tenants a useful range of building environments. On Hall Street, West End Office Park at 250 Hall Street offers access control with 24/7 security, while Hluma House Office Park is marketed with 24-hour security. Those features matter for companies running fixed office hours, client appointments or training sessions, because building management and access procedures are part of the daily workflow.
The case for Die Hoewes is therefore disciplined. Choose it when the business needs Centurion distribution, predictable access for staff and clients, and office space that supports operations without unnecessary address cost. Choose elsewhere if the brief is driven mainly by brand theatre, mall adjacency or a Sandton-facing client perception.
Infrastructure and building specifications
Across the Die Hoewes office properties we cover, the stock is A grade, with tenant sizes skewing to compact and mid-sized offices. Conventional office units show a median of 250 m², with a typical range of 130 to 477 m² at the 25th to 75th percentile. There is larger stock available in the properties we list, including options above 2,000 m², but that scale is the exception and needs a building-specific search.
The main infrastructure question is fit-out condition within the A-grade category. Tenants should expect a spread between newer, refurbished space and older original fit-outs, so the headline grade does not remove the need to inspect ceilings, lighting, air-conditioning condition, ablutions, reception areas and lift service. For small teams, we currently list 8 desks or small suites in one serviced-office building, which gives flexibility but limited choice if a business needs plug-and-play space in this node.
Before committing to a building, the practical checks are:
- Confirm the usable floor plate against team layout.
- Inspect fit-out age and reinstatement obligations.
- Check parking allocation per 100 m².
- Review lift access, backup systems and HVAC condition.
- Ask whether signage or client-facing frontage is available.
Green credentials are still limited across the properties we cover. Only 1 of 31 buildings we currently list in Die Hoewes holds a green rating, equal to 3% of listed buildings. For companies with ESG procurement requirements, that narrows the shortlist quickly; for others, the better test is monthly operating efficiency, plant condition and whether the landlord has invested in practical upgrades.
- Building grade
- A-grade (63% of stock)
- Median floor plate
- 250 m²
- Typical floor plate range
- 131–479 m² (middle half of stock)
- Largest available
- 2,000+ m² (top of stock)
- Serviced offices
- 8 desks across 1 buildings
- Green-rated stock
- 1 of 32 buildings (3%)
Property rental rates
Across the Die Hoewes properties we currently list, rentals run from R75 to R155 per m² (10th to 90th percentile), with a median of R118 per m². These are net asking rentals. The indicative gross is about R125 per m² including rates and levies, so tenants should treat the net figure as the negotiable base and the gross figure as the closer budgeting number. Parking, VAT, utilities and any building-specific recoveries still need to be checked on the landlord schedule.
Space tends to absorb faster when the monthly cost lands near the R118 per m² median and the unit can be occupied with limited capital spend. A usable existing fit-out, working services and practical parking usually carry more weight than a small discount on a space that needs reconfiguration. At R75 to R100 per m² net, tenants should test the reinstatement cost and usable layout carefully; above R130 per m² net, the ask needs to be justified by fit-out condition, building performance and reduced move-in friction.
Rental movement in Die Hoewes is usually driven by a few lease-specific variables:
- Fit-out that can be reused
- Parking allocation and bay cost
- Size of the space and lease term
- Landlord contribution to alterations
- Recovery structure above the net rental
For comparison purposes, ask for a full rental breakdown before ranking options on price. Two spaces with the same net asking rental can produce different monthly commitments once rates, levies, parking and recoveries are built into the gross cost.
| Monthly budget | Approximate size | Likely property type |
|---|---|---|
| Up to R15,000 | 47 – 158 m² (median 75) | Small fitted suites (5 listed) |
| R15,000 – R50,000 | 85 – 300 m² (median 130) | Small office suites (19 listed) |
| R50,000 – R150,000 | 340 – 657 m² (median 352) | Mid-sized offices (9 listed) |
| R150,000+ | 1371 – 1652 m² (median 1552) | Whole floors / corporate HQ (3 listed) |
Key buildings
- 252 Jean Ave, Die Hoewes, Centurion, 0157, South Africa
Jean Park Chambers
6 listingsA-grade office park opposite Jean Village Shopping Centre in Die Hoewes, with landscaped grounds and strong security. Suits small professional tenants needing quick N1/N14 access and a short drive to the Centurion Gautrain.
- 272 West Avenue, Die Hoewes, Centurion, 0163, South Africa
Lakefield Office Park
5 listingsSecure garden office park at West and Lenchen avenues in Die Hoewes, Centurion, with strong visibility and quick N1/N14 access. Suits professional services, corporate offices and businesses needing parking and Gautrain access.
- 242 Jean Ave, Die Hoewes, Centurion
A-grade office building on Jean Avenue in Die Hoewes, suited to professional and administrative tenants. Fibre-ready space, generator backup and secure parking, with easy Gautrain and bus access for commuting teams.
- 251 Jean Ave, Die Hoewes, Centurion, 0163, South Africa
Jean Village
5 listingsContemporary neighbourhood shopping centre on Jean Avenue in Die Hoewes, anchored by Checkers, Clicks and KFC. Suits convenience retail, food outlets and service tenants needing strong visibility near Centurion Mall, the Gautrain and the N14.
- 240 Lenchen Avenue, Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Crossway Office Park
4 listingsMulti-block office park in Die Hoewes, Centurion Central, with three-storey buildings and strong exposure on Lenchen Avenue near Jean Avenue. Suits businesses needing secure offices with varied floor sizes, parking and access to Gautrain-linked transport.
- 269 Von Willich Ave, Die Hoewes, Centurion, 0157, South Africa
Serviced offices in a secure Die Hoewes office park, less than a minute from Centurion Gautrain Station with fast access to the N1 and R21. Suits small businesses needing flexible, fully serviced space near Centurion Central.
- Corner Rabie Street & Glover Avenue, Lyttelton, Centurion
Highlands Shopping Centre, Centurion
3 listingsNeighbourhood office space within a busy convenience centre at Rabie Street and Glover Avenue, Lyttelton. Suits small businesses needing affordable premises with steady foot traffic, strong roadside access and daily security.
- 257 Jean Avenue, Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Secure face-brick office park of 17 low-rise buildings in Die Hoewes, just off Jean Avenue near the N14. Suits professional firms and service businesses needing practical Centurion offices with public transport access and communal parking.
Available properties
BLOCK A GROUND FLOOR SUITE 5C
Lakefield Office Park
48m² Fitted Office Suite to Let in Lakefield Office Park, Centurion – Suite 5C This 48m², compact, fully serviced office suite in Lakefi...
Nikita Van Wyk
Candidate Property Practitioner
RETAIL 17A
Highlands Shopping Centre, Centurion
White-Box Retail Shop to Rent in Lyttelton, Centurion, Near Superspar Anchor This retail shop to rent at Highlands Shopping Centre in Ly...
Nikita Van Wyk
Candidate Property Practitioner
BUILDING 8, UNIT 27, FIRST FLOOR
Jean Park Chambers
125m² Bright and Colorful Office Space to Let in Die Hoewes, Centurion – with Balcony and Security This 125m² office space to let in Di...
Nikita Van Wyk
Candidate Property Practitioner
BUILDING 6 - UNIT 19 FF LEFT
Jean Park Chambers
130m² Office Space to Let at Jean Park Chambers, Die Hoewes, Centurion – Functional and Move-In Ready This 130m² office space to let at ...
Nikita Van Wyk
Candidate Property Practitioner
BLOCK D FF N1
Lakefield Office Park
241m² First Floor Office to Let in Lakefield Office Park, Block D – Fitted Unit with Balcony Access This 241m² first-floor office in Blo...
Nikita Van Wyk
Candidate Property Practitioner
BUILDING F 2ND FLOOR LW
242 On Jean, 242 Jean Avenue, Die Hoewes, Centurion
Second Floor Left Wing Office to Let at 242 Jean Avenue, Die Hoewes, Centurion Located on the second floor left wing at 242 Jean Avenue ...
Nikita Van Wyk
Candidate Property Practitioner
Investments and developments
Capital and infrastructure activity in Die Hoewes. These are projects that materially change the supply, access or amenity of the node.
- Announced2024
Prime development land in Die Hoewes brought to auction with approved township establishment
An auction information pack published in December 2024 marketed 2.1414 ha at 169 Glover Avenue, Die Hoewes, with City of Tshwane approval for township establishment as Die Hoewes Ext 334 and Residential 4 rights for up to 280 dwelling units over four storeys.
Auctioneering/Bideasy Auctions ↗ - Planned2024
City of Tshwane investment prefeasibility tender includes Die Hoewes within Centurion CBD precinct implementation
A March 2024 municipal tender for a prefeasibility study said the Centurion CBD Precinct Plan covers Die Hoewes and is intended to guide future development and investment, including catalytic municipal projects to drive urban renewal and private-sector follow-on development in the node.
eTenders / Tshwane Economic Development Agency ↗
As of 2026-07-23
The bottom line
Die Hoewes is a cost-and-access decision. The area makes sense when a tenant’s brief starts with staff movement, client appointments and lease efficiency, then tests each building on parking, layout and management response. The trade-off is clear: lower-friction operations and Centurion positioning carry more weight here than skyline value or brand theatre.
For companies that need a base serving more than one Gauteng direction, Die Hoewes gives a measured option inside the Centurion grid. The strongest deals will come from matching the building to the operating model: appointment-based teams, regional service businesses and back-office users should focus on how the premises work during a normal week, not how they read on a brochure.
Choose Die Hoewes when the office has to support daily execution at a sensible cost. It is a functional Centurion alternative for businesses that need reach, parking and workable space, with the closing comparison being this: less status-driven than Sandton, more operationally direct than many higher-priced nodes.
Frequently asked questions
Die Hoewes offers mainly A-grade office space in managed office parks, with options from fitted suites for smaller teams to full-floor or multi-suite layouts for larger businesses. It is best suited to companies needing Centurion Gautrain access, quick links to Jean Avenue and the N1, and a more practical cost base than the core Centurion CBD nodes. Fit-out condition, parking allocation, access control and building visibility can vary, so shortlisting should compare usable layout efficiency as closely as address and asking terms.
Office rentals in Die Hoewes are generally priced below the main Centurion CBD and corporate nodes, with the strongest rates attached to well-maintained A-grade offices, ready-to-use fit-outs and buildings with good access to Botha Avenue and the Gautrain station. Older or less prominent office blocks typically trade at more cost-conscious rentals, especially where tenants need to spend on fit-out. For most companies, the rental test in Die Hoewes is less about the headline rate and more about the total monthly cost once parking, operating costs and tenant installation requirements are included.
Die Hoewes is suitable for regional offices and compact corporate headquarters where the priority is Centurion access, the Gautrain catchment and practical staff commuting. It is a stronger fit for businesses that value convenience and operating efficiency than for companies needing a large, highly visible standalone head office campus. Key checks include building presentation, parking provision and access onto Jean Avenue and the wider N1/N14 network.
Office tenants in Die Hoewes will typically consider on-site parking split between open, shaded and covered or basement bays, with the exact mix varying by building. Properties around Jean Avenue, Rabie Street and the Centurion Gautrain catchment need a closer check on staff allocations and visitor bays before signing, especially where client-facing teams require easy access.
Die Hoewes gives tenants a practical Centurion option compared with the more formal office parks around Highveld and Irene, with Gautrain station access, Jean Avenue visibility and direct links to the N1 and N14. Compared with Centurion CBD, it feels more mixed-use and commuter-led, so it suits cost-conscious professional firms and service businesses that want staff access and client convenience. Businesses needing a controlled estate setting may still prefer Highveld or Irene, but Die Hoewes is often the better fit when flexibility and commute logic drive the brief.
Die Hoewes gives tenants walkable access to Centurion Gautrain Station, Centurion Mall, convenience retail, banks, cafés and everyday food options around Jean Avenue and the Centurion CBD edge. Depending on the exact building, staff can also reach gyms, hotels, medical services and municipal facilities on foot, making the area practical for companies that want public transport access without losing daily retail convenience.
Die Hoewes is one of Centurion’s stronger public-transport office nodes because it falls within the Centurion Gautrain station catchment, with the best access for buildings nearer West Avenue, Jean Avenue and the CBD edge. Minibus-taxi and bus movement is strongest along Jean Avenue, Lenchen Avenue and the Centurion Mall side, so access becomes more building-specific on the quieter internal streets. For tenants drawing staff from Pretoria, Midrand and Johannesburg, Die Hoewes works better than most car-led Centurion suburbs, provided the shortlist is tested against last-mile access.
Die Hoewes works for companies that need central Centurion access without the heavier profile of the main commercial nodes, with practical reach to Centurion Gautrain station, Jean Avenue and the N1/N14 network. The area suits teams drawing staff from Pretoria, Midrand and northern Johannesburg, while nearby retail, residential stock and public transport give it a convenient day-to-day base. For many tenants, the advantage is operational convenience: accessible offices, established amenities and a location that keeps client meetings and staff commuting manageable.
Die Hoewes works best for smaller, cost-conscious offices. The main drawbacks are limited large-floor options, variable building presentation and peak-period pressure around Jean Avenue and West Avenue. Tenants wanting a highly visible corporate building may find the area too mixed-use, with some offices positioned among flats and smaller commercial properties. A business should test parking allocation, signage exposure and staff access routes before committing.
Contact Anvil Property Smith for office viewings in Die Hoewes. A broker covering Centurion office space can shortlist suitable buildings, confirm current availability and arrange access for a viewing based on your team size, parking needs and preferred lease timing.
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