Every artisan remembers their first real toolbox. The drill that felt heavy in your hand. The welder you saved up for. The spanner set that went with you to every job.
At AfriTech, we train the electricians, millwrights, welders and plumbers Gauteng needs. But skills are only half of the job. The other half is having reliable tools you can trust on site.
That’s why we’re proud to welcome Adendorff Machinery Mart as an official AfriTech partner, as we prepare to open our new campus in Olifantsfontein in February 2027.
Meet Adendorff Machinery Mart
Adendorff Machinery Mart has been supplying South African professionals and DIY enthusiasts with tools and machinery since the early 1990s. Headquartered in Aeroton, Johannesburg, the business started out as an auctioneering company before growing into one of the country’s best-known tool retailers, with branches across South Africa.
Their promise is simple: quality tools, best prices. Their range, including their own MAC AFRIC brand, covers:
- Power tools and hand tools
- Welding equipment
- Air compressors
- Generators
- Garage and workshop equipment
- Woodworking machinery
Branches also offer repairs and servicing.
Why the right tools matter
An artisan’s tools are an extension of their skill. The right tool, properly maintained, means:
- Safer work. Reliable equipment reduces the risk of injury on site.
- Better quality. Precise tools produce precise results, whether it’s a clean weld or a level pipe run.
- Faster jobs. The right tool for the task saves time, and time is money for every working artisan.
- A professional image. Clients notice when you arrive prepared.
At AfriTech, learners spend three years building their skills on campus and in real workplaces. Learning to choose, use and care for their tools is part of becoming a professional artisan.
What the partnership means
AfriTech and Adendorff share one goal: more skilled, well-equipped artisans working across South Africa.
For AfriTech learners: PARTNERSHIP DETAIL: e.g. a learner discount, a starter toolkit, workshop equipment or tool demonstrations on campus. Confirm with UXi and Adendorff.
For working artisans: You’ll find AfriTech information in Adendorff stores. If you’ve been working in a trade without a formal qualification, ask us about your options.
For employers and contractors: Adendorff’s customers are the businesses that hire artisans. Through AfriTech’s host-employer programme, you can grow your own qualified electrician, millwright, welder or plumber.
Together, we’re making sure Gauteng’s next generation of artisans start their careers with the skills and the tools to succeed.
Get the skills. Get the tools.
Gear up at Adendorff. Visit your nearest Adendorff Machinery Mart branch or browse their range at adendorff.co.za.
Train at AfriTech. Classes start in February 2027 in Olifantsfontein, Gauteng. Electrician, millwright, welder and plumber qualifications, NQF Level 4, three years.
- Call or WhatsApp: 063 667 1593
- Email: study-afritech@africaskills.co.za
- Apply online: africaskills.co.za/apply
Your future is built here.