Mariann Industrial Park, Pinetown, KwaZulu Natal

Quick Facts about Mariann Industrial

Location: South of Pinetown in the eThekwini Municipality (KwaZulu-Natal), anchored around Mariannhill/Mariannridge, adjacent to Southmead Industrial and minutes from Pinetown CBD.

Major Highways: Immediate access via M34 Hans Dettman which links to the M7; rapid connections to N3 (Mariannhill Toll Plaza) and M13—alternative to N3 for Durban–Outer West travel.

Transport: Close to Durban’s long-haul corridors; typical travel to Durban/Port precincts ~14–20 km, 11–25 minutes depending on route and traffic. Bus and taxi services run between Durban–Pinetown frequently.

Education: Pinetown Boys’ High, Pinetown Girls’ High, and multiple primary schools; community schools serving Mariannridge and St Wendolins.

Healthcare: St Mary’s Hospital (Mariannhill); Life Westville Hospital; RK Khan Hospital (Chatsworth).

Amenities & Landmarks: The Pavilion (Westville), Westville Mall, Mariannhill Monastery, and community hubs in Mariannridge.

Property Mix & Market Focus

Mariann Industrial is recognised for warehousing, light-manufacturing and distribution facilities supported by A-grade admin components. The node offers larger footprint factories, subdivisible warehouses, and vacant industrial land/yard options, with super-link access, 8 m+ eave heights, and competitive rentals relative to Durban Central.

Commercial Property: Office components within industrial parks, plus standalone admin buildings suitable for occupier HQs that need on-site operations.

Retail: Nearby Westville/Pinetown retail nodes (The Pavilion, Westville Mall) provide staff convenience and services.

Residential: Surrounding suburbs (Mariannridge, St Wendolins, Thornwood, Nagina, Westville) offer workforce housing and mid-market rentals for staff accommodation.