Workshop17
Workshop17 is a South African hospitality company providing flexible office solutions, coworking spaces, and meeting rooms across 16 locations.
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Employees
- 52
- Sector
- Hospitality
About Workshop17
Workshop17 designs, builds, and manages flexible workspaces adapted for hybrid work. Founded after a meeting in Johannesburg's Maboneng Precinct, the company transformed from an asset-heavy lease model to an asset-light management approach following a failed acquisition by WeWork in 2019 and the subsequent global pandemic.
The company's portfolio features unique buildings, including former banks, dockyards, fire stations, and tobacco factories. Each site offers a blend of ergonomic design and lifestyle integration, including street-level cafes and specialized app-based booking for members ranging from solo entrepreneurs to large corporate teams.
What they do
The company provides 24/7 access to coworking environments, private offices, and event spaces. It acts as a workspace partner by offering memberships, bespoke office solutions, and instant meeting room bookings via a proprietary application.
Highlights
- Operates 16 locations across South Africa and Mauritius.
- Features a diverse architectural portfolio including the V&A Waterfront Watershed and a repurposed fire station.
- Partners with Growthpoint to develop and scale hybrid work environments.
- Offers specialized membership tiers including Flexi, Dedicated Office, and Club17.
- Maintains 24/7 accessibility across its workspace network.
- Announced upcoming expansions into Muizenberg and Pretoria through 2027.
Talent and hiring
Workshop17 employs staff across operations, customer service, and marketing. Recent talent sources include IIE Varsity College and AfricaWorks.
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