Markman is a working industrial node in the Eastern Cape for businesses that need yard space, warehouse utility and practical road access more than retail visibility. Its appeal is operational: stock movement, vehicle circulation, loading access and proximity to the wider Gqeberha industrial belt.
For corporate tenants, the area generally suits logistics-led businesses, light manufacturing, storage-heavy operations and suppliers serving industrial customers. It works best where the brief is driven by space efficiency and truck access, with client-facing presentation playing a secondary role. It is a functional location, and that is the point.
Median asking rent
Gross asking rent per m². The line is the 12-month blended median over 5 years (31 listings); the figure above is today's live asking.
Markman on the map
The defined node boundary and the 32 buildings Anvil Property tracks within it.
Understanding the area
The tenant base is shaped by industrial supply chains more than office demand. Markman draws companies that need workshop depth, yard component, warehouse volume and a location that can tolerate operational activity through the day. The customer is usually another business: a manufacturer, contractor, logistics provider or industrial buyer. That gives the node a practical, service-led character, with business-to-business trade carrying more weight than passing retail footfall.
The mix is broad, but it generally clusters around a few operational profiles:
- Transport and warehousing operators
- Light manufacturing and assembly users
- Industrial suppliers and trade counters
- Contractors needing yard and plant storage
- Maintenance, engineering and support services
Those uses reinforce one another. A contractor can source materials from a supplier in the same industrial market, a manufacturer can use local transport links, and a logistics tenant can serve clients across the wider Gqeberha industrial belt without needing a showroom-led address.
The node has developed through incremental industrial occupation rather than a single planned campus model. Many properties are judged on yard usability, gate access, workshop configuration, power suitability and the relationship between warehouse and office components. For a corporate tenant, that means the right building is usually found by testing the site against the operating model, not by comparing facades. The decisive variables are site functionality and lease flexibility.
Markman suits businesses that are comfortable in a hard-working industrial environment and need premises that can absorb vehicles, stock, equipment, production flow and supplier movement. It is less compelling for companies needing staff-facing amenity or high client visibility. For the right tenant, the area offers a clear industrial ecosystem with operational compatibility as its main advantage.
Why businesses choose this area
Markman’s strongest argument is cost-to-operation fit. A tenant can prioritise industrial working space, truck movement and storage depth while still using the N2 logistics spine into the broader Gqeberha industrial belt and towards Coega. Compared with more visible nodes such as Struandale, Deal Party or North End, Markman makes most sense when the brief values throughput over frontage. The trade-off is a more utilitarian address; the gain is a search focused on usable site area and movement efficiency.
For a company testing Markman against alternative industrial locations, the decision should be framed around a few operational checks:
- How often trucks need N2 access
- How much external yard is required
- Whether showroom exposure matters
- How controlled the site entrance must be
- How much heavy-vehicle circulation is needed
If those answers point to movement, storage and dispatch, Markman becomes a practical choice. If the business relies on walk-in trade or a stronger public-facing street profile, another node may carry more weight.
Access discipline is another reason to consider the area for logistics and manufacturing users. At 11 Chevrolet Street, facility information references 24-hour manned security at primary access and exit points, visitor management, vehicle and personnel monitoring, CCTV coverage and perimeter detection. A listing at 3 Aston Martin Street records dual gated access and a guard house, while TK’s Transport describes an enclosed Markman yard with gate control and 24-hour guarding. For larger operations, these controls support fleet scheduling, stock handling and site management without turning the property brief into an office-style search.
Infrastructure and building specifications
Across the Markman properties we currently list, the size envelope is weighted to mid-to-large units. The median unit is 2,500 m², with the typical band running from 1,100 to 6,800 m² (25th to 75th percentile). There is larger stock in the properties we cover, extending beyond 41,000 m², so the area can accommodate both single-warehouse requirements and substantially larger consolidation briefs where the building shape works.
Usable height is generally practical, not extreme. Across our listings, eaves run from 5.0 to 7.0 m, which suits conventional warehousing, light manufacturing and bulk storage that does not depend on very high racking. Tenants planning dense storage layouts should test clear height after beams, sprinklers and lighting, because older buildings can lose usable vertical space through legacy services and roof structure.
Loading is the specification point to interrogate early. Dock levellers are limited across our listings, so many requirements will depend on on-grade roller shutter access, yard depth and truck turning rather than formal dock loading. Before shortlisting, tenants should confirm the following items against their operating model:
- Clear eave height after services
- Roller shutter height and width
- Yard depth for truck articulation
- Availability of dock levellers
- Floor condition and load tolerance
Those checks matter more in Markman because the stock we cover is older-grade industrial property. Older does not mean unusable; it means the difference between a workable building and a costly compromise often sits in the details: slab condition, roof maintenance, loading geometry and how much of the existing fit-out can be retained. A tenant with forklifts, racking or regular interlink movement should put those items ahead of office finish when comparing options.
- Building grade
- A-grade (34% of stock)
- Median floor plate
- 2,500 m²
- Typical floor plate range
- 1,100–6,800 m² (middle half of stock)
- Largest available
- 41,000+ m² (top of stock)
Property rental rates
Across the Markman properties we currently list, rentals run from R22 to R160 per m² (10th to 90th percentile), median R55 per m² net. These are net asking rentals. Gross cost is higher once rates and levies are added, so a tenant should ask for a full rental breakdown before comparing options.
Absorption is generally strongest where the quoted net rental translates into a clear all-in monthly cost and the premises do not require heavy upfront spend. A lower net rate can lose ground if the unit needs material internal work; a higher net rate can still clear if it reduces fit-out time, offers better operational usability, or gives the business a more predictable gross rental position.
The main pricing movers to test before signing are:
- Existing fit-out condition
- Size and subdivision flexibility
- Yard, loading and access configuration
- Power and operational specification
- Rates, levies and other recoveries
For budgeting, use the gross monthly commitment as the comparison line, with the net rental treated as one component of the cost stack. If the landlord’s quote only states R55 per m² net or any other net figure, ask for rates, levies, parking, utilities and recoveries to be separated before the lease goes to approval.
| Monthly budget | Approximate size | Likely property type |
|---|---|---|
| Up to R30,000 | 160 – 1100 m² (median 1100) | Small workshops & units (3 listed) |
| R30,000 – R100,000 | 903 – 2000 m² (median 1600) | Medium warehouses (4 listed) |
| R100,000 – R300,000 | 2697 – 3252 m² (median 3252) | Large warehouses (2 listed) |
| R300,000+ | 3000 – 41000 m² (median 27000) | Distribution centres (3 listed) |
Key buildings
- Autocrash Industrial Park, Addo Road, 6 Ranger Road, Markman Industrial, Port elizabeth
Large-scale industrial park on Addo Road in Markman Industrial with warehouse space, generous yard areas and truck articulation. Suited to logistics, distribution or manufacturing tenants needing quick access to Coega Port and the IDZ.
- Multi User Facility, Bumba Rd, Zone 3, IDZ Coega, Markman, Gqeberha, 6210, South Africa
Coega-Multi User Facility
3 listingsMulti-user industrial facility in Zone 3 of the Coega IDZ, within a Customs Controlled Area. Flexible mid-size units with plug-and-play ICT infrastructure suit logistics, light manufacturing and export-focused tenants.
- 6J8M+VH Gqeberha, South Africa
Multi-purpose industrial warehouse, factory and office facility in Coega IDZ Zone 3, built in 2000 with quality finishes. Suits logistics, manufacturing and port-linked businesses near Coega port, Markman and Port Elizabeth.
- 5JHW+QJ Gqeberha, South Africa
Standalone industrial warehouse with container yard on the N2 in Markman, near Coega. Suited to logistics, distribution and storage businesses needing highway access and a large yard in Port Elizabeth.
- 3 Aston Martin St, Markman, Gqeberha, 6210, South Africa
Secure industrial facility in Markman with a large hardstand yard, dual gated access and a guard house. Well suited to logistics, warehousing or manufacturing tenants needing quick links to Coega Port and the N2.
- 483 Chevrolet St, Markman, Gqeberha, 6210, South Africa
Large-format industrial facility in Markman, Gqeberha, built for warehousing, distribution and manufacturing. Extensive loading infrastructure, dock levellers, overhead cranes and full sprinkler coverage suit heavy industrial and logistics tenants.
Available properties
UNIT D & E
Coega-Multi User Facility
903sqm - This Multi-purpose warehouse is designed to enable small, micro and medium enterprises (SMME’s) and larger more established comp...
Adam Yasseen
Candidate Property Practitioner
LARGE WAREHOUSE SPACE TO LET - AUTOCRASH INDUSTRIAL PARK ADDO RD, MARKMAN
Autocrash Industrial Park, Addo Road, Markman Industrial, Port elizabeth
Warehouse to Let – Auto Crash Industrial Park, Addo Rd, Markman A spacious and secure warehouse available for lease in the Markman Indus...
Adam Yasseen
Candidate Property Practitioner
UNIT A
Coega-Multi User Facility
1600sqm - Warehoues available to rent in Coega IDZ, Port Elizabeth. Explore this versatile industrial facility in Coega IDZ, designed to ...
Adam Yasseen
Candidate Property Practitioner
3 ASTON MARTIN ST, MARKMAN, GQEBERHA, 6210, SOUTH AFRICA
3a Aston Martin Road, Markman Industrial, Port Elizabeth
Prime Industrial Facility with Large Yard To Let – Markman, Close to Coega Port The 2,697sqm facility is thoughtfully laid out and inclu...
Adam Yasseen
Candidate Property Practitioner
VERSATILE WAREHOUSE WITH GREAT VISBILITY FROM N2 COEGA HIGHWAY
N2 Wells Estate
Welcome to a versatile industrial warehouse facility located in the heart of Coega/Wells Estate, tailored to meet all your business needs...
Adam Yasseen
Candidate Property Practitioner
483 CHEVROLET ST, MARKMAN, GQEBERHA, 6210, SOUTH AFRICA
483 Chevrolet Street, Markman Industrial, Port Elizabeth
Power and utility infrastructure is designed for demanding operations, offering 3000 Amps of three-phase electricity via an 11,000V high-...
Adam Yasseen
Candidate Property Practitioner
The bottom line
Markman rewards tenants that know exactly how the site will be used. The value is in industrial property fundamentals: clear access, enough hardstand, workable warehouse geometry and lease terms that match the operating cycle. A corporate tenant should start the scoring with how stock, staff, vehicles and contractors move through the premises day after day.
The honest case is narrow, which makes it useful. Markman suits operations-first companies prepared to trade address profile for more working room and a brief centred on utility. If client arrival experience, showroom exposure or staff-facing amenity carries equal weight with warehouse function, other nodes may screen better. If the property is mainly a production, storage or distribution tool, the closing test is simple: choose Markman when the site earns its rent through movement, storage and output.
Frequently asked questions
Markman is primarily an industrial node for practical warehouse and workshop space, with options suited to storage, distribution, fabrication, and light manufacturing. Tenants typically look here for yard access, roller-shutter loading, truck movement, and functional layouts rather than showroom-style finishes. The area suits businesses needing cost-efficient industrial premises within the broader Gqeberha industrial belt.
Across our Markman listings, warehouse and industrial rentals range from R22 to R160 per m² (10th to 90th percentile), with a median of R55 per m² on a net asking basis. The spread reflects differences in property specification, yard usability, access, and building condition. Gross rental will be higher once rates and levies are added, so ask for a full rental breakdown before comparing options.
Yes. Markman is a practical fit for logistics, distribution, and manufacturing where the priority is truck access, yard space, and industrial zoning rather than customer-facing presentation. Its position on the Gqeberha industrial corridor gives businesses workable reach to the port, Coega, and the wider metro network. It is less suited to tenants needing a retail showroom profile or corporate office environment.
In the Markman properties we currently list, warehousing typically has eaves of 5.0–7.0 m, consistent with the area’s older industrial stock. Loading access should be checked unit by unit. Dock levellers are limited, so tenants with container handling or high-volume dispatch requirements should confirm yard depth, roller-shutter configuration, and truck circulation before committing.
Markman is best read as a cost-and-access industrial option against nearby nodes, suited to businesses prioritising transport movement, yard use, and straightforward warehousing. Across our listings, net asking rentals run at R22 to R160 per m² (10th to 90th percentile), median R55, with wide variation by property specification, yard component, and access. Gross rentals will be higher once rates and levies are added, so ask for a full rental breakdown before comparing offers.
In Markman, tenants should expect industrial-oriented power supply as a normal baseline, with three-phase capacity common in facilities built for warehousing, light manufacturing, and logistics support. Capacity still needs to be checked building by building, because available amperage, transformer provision, and upgrade scope can vary materially between older and more recently adapted premises. Tenants running machinery, refrigeration, charging infrastructure, or heavy workshop loads should confirm their required load with the landlord and municipality before signing.
Markman generally suits truck-based industrial operations, with many sites planned around direct loading access, roller-shutter doors, and workable internal circulation. Yard space varies by property. Some premises offer dedicated hardstand yards for turning, staging, and container handling, while others rely on shared access routes or tighter service areas. For a transport-heavy tenant, the key checks are gate width, turning radius, and whether the yard can handle regular articulated vehicle movement without disrupting loading.
Markman works for industrial tenants because it offers proper industrial zoning, yard-based operating conditions, and straightforward truck movement without the constraints of office-led nodes. The area is practical for manufacturing, logistics, and distribution because it connects into the main Gqeberha industrial corridor, with access toward the N2 and Coega for regional movement. Tenants also benefit from an established supplier and contractor base, so day-to-day operations are supported by businesses already serving industrial users in the area.
For industrial tenants, Markman’s main drawback is its specialised heavy-industrial profile. It suits yard-led, manufacturing, and logistics uses, but is less suitable for businesses needing showroom exposure or client-facing offices. The trade-off is more utilitarian surroundings, fewer immediate staff amenities, and longer routing if your suppliers or customers are concentrated in central Gqeberha industrial nodes.
Contact Anvil Property Smith for Markman industrial property and ask for the broker covering the Gqeberha industrial node. They can arrange viewings, confirm current availability, and match options to your warehousing, yard, power, and loading requirements.
Call Our Branches