WorkPods Midrand is an innovative entrepreneur business campus at 1024 Brand Road, President Park in Midrand — a purpose-built, 24/7 secure facility where more than 200 businesses operate from self-contained, affordable workspaces on flexible month-to-month leases, supported by shared facilities, community events, business development programmes, and event and meeting spaces that make it one of the most complete small-business ecosystems in Gauteng. Originally launched in 2016 under the name “Storehouse,” rebranded as “Co.Space,” and relaunched as WorkPods – Community of Entrepreneurs from 1 March 2025, the campus has spent nearly a decade refining a model that puts the right combination of space, support, community, and environment at the centre of every entrepreneur’s working day.

The Origin: Nine Years of Research and Iteration

WorkPods was born from a genuine insight gap. After a full year of researching local and international offerings — shared offices, self-storage, micro warehouses, collaborative workspaces, and similar formats — the founding team concluded that all existing solutions fell short of what entrepreneurs truly need to thrive: the right space, the right support, a real community, and a purposeful environment. The first facility opened in Midrand in 2016, and the campus has grown steadily since to become home to over 200 businesses spanning a remarkable diversity of industries. The 2025 rebrand to WorkPods reflects the maturity of this vision: “pods” are purpose-built, modular, self-contained units designed for flexibility, efficiency, and functionality — exactly what the campus provides at every level.

The WorkPods: Six Types of Business-Ready Spaces

WorkPods offers six distinct workspace types, each designed for a specific kind of business or entrepreneur. All are available on month-to-month leases — no long-term commitments — and all include 24/7 access, free Wi-Fi, prepaid electricity and water, and access to shared campus facilities.

Offices — private, professional office spaces for consultants, service businesses, agencies, and remote workers who need a dedicated business address and work environment. Sizes range from 18m² upward, with shopfront configurations available.

Studios — creative work spaces ideal for designers, photographers, content creators, tutors, hair and beauty professionals, and other small-scale service providers. Walk-in salon businesses specifically use Studio units at WorkPods as their dedicated client-facing space.

Workshops — practical hands-on spaces for skilled trades, makers, and technical service providers who need more than a desk but don’t require a full industrial facility.

Warehouses — light industrial storage and operational spaces for product-based businesses, e-commerce fulfilment, distributors, and businesses needing controlled storage without committing to a large industrial lease.

Kitchens — commercial-grade kitchen spaces for food entrepreneurs, caterers, meal-prep businesses, and food product manufacturers who need a certified and equipped cooking environment without the capital cost of building their own.

Showrooms — customer-facing spaces with shopfront access, ideal for businesses selling products or services directly to walk-in clients. Showroom units at WorkPods provide a professional retail-adjacent presence without the cost of a full shopping centre lease.

All unit sizes range from 18m² to 72m², with month-to-month rental flexibility and no long lock-in periods. Rental pricing starts from approximately R6,000 per month for an 18m² office, with larger units priced proportionally.

Nomad Pods: Event Space, Meeting Rooms, and Hot-Desking

For visitors, freelancers, and businesses that don’t require a dedicated workspace, WorkPods offers three Nomad Pod formats:

Meeting Pods — located within the Business Hub, these private meeting rooms accommodate up to 8 people for client discussions, team collaborations, and business meetings. Tenants receive four free hours per month, with hourly rates applicable thereafter. Available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Event Pods — the campus’s dedicated event space, situated next to the on-site café. Available for half-day or full-day rental, the Event Pod is set up for product launches, training sessions, exhibitions, conferences, and business networking events. The space includes internet connectivity, seating, and tables, with on-site catering options available. The Event Pod is designed to support both intimate gatherings and corporate functions, providing a professional-grade environment that reflects the campus’s broader commitment to business growth.

Hot-Desking Pods — flexible daily, weekly, or monthly desk access within the Business Hub for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and remote workers. Included amenities: high-speed internet, access to meeting rooms, printing/scanning/copying facilities, private lockers, and complimentary coffee and tea. Hot-Desking members also join the full WorkPods community network, gaining access to all community and networking events.

Shared Facilities and Campus Infrastructure

Beyond the individual pods, WorkPods provides a comprehensive set of shared campus amenities that give even the smallest business access to professional-grade support:

• Business Hub with co-working and meeting facilities
• On-site coffee shop for daily refreshments and informal client meetings
• Outdoor pause areas for breaks and informal networking
• Reception services — professional front-of-house for the campus
• Courier services — package receiving and dispatch
• Backup power supply — load-shedding protection for uninterrupted business
• Backup water supply — continuity through municipal water disruptions
• Entrepreneur development programmes — formal learning and mentorship support
• 24/7 access with security and access control — the campus never closes
• On-site parking — ample and secure

The Community: Networking, Masterclasses, and Growth

What distinguishes WorkPods from a standard business park is its deliberate investment in community. The campus hosts regular business masterclasses featuring industry experts, networking functions to build inter-business connections, social gatherings to develop relationships, and themed “Network Pods” — structured sessions where entrepreneurs from complementary sectors collaborate and problem-solve together. A public-facing community members directory on the WorkPods website makes the network visible and searchable, reinforcing the campus’s role as a connected ecosystem rather than a collection of isolated tenants.

Reviewers describe the community dimension in striking terms. One Africa Biz reviewer called WorkPods “a five-star environment for business owners looking to move from home or shared space into professional premises at reasonable cost — with great networking opportunities, business support, training and mentorship on tap, and high security. Month-to-month rental means you’re not signing your life away. Great for side hustles — open 24/7.” Another reviewer praised the campus as “a lovely one-stop incubation centre for small businesses — an entrepreneurs’ village where small businesses find markets within. Their support system is the best. Great, timely and flawless service from Malibogwe Khati and the team.”

Location and Getting There

WorkPods is at 1024 Brand Road, President Park, Midrand, Gauteng, 1685 — in the President Park business and residential area, approximately 2.6 km from the Midrand Gautrain Station and 2.7 km from the Allandale on-ramp to the N1. OR Tambo International Airport is approximately 30 km south; Gallagher Convention Centre is approximately 2.4 km away.

Tel: 010 001 7610
WhatsApp: 082 405 7850
Email: enquiries@workpods.co.za

For workspace availability, nomad pod bookings, and community membership information, visit WorkPods’ official website.

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