Century City, Cape Town: More Than an Office Address

Century City has grown into an established business district in Cape Town, home to a broad range of corporate offices, sectional-title units, smaller business premises and flexible workspaces.

Major names such as Absa, Discovery, MTN and Zutari form part of its corporate landscape, alongside financial services companies, engineering firms, technology businesses and professional practices. The presence of larger organisations has helped create a strong business community, while the range of available office sizes allows smaller companies to establish themselves within the same precinct.

Work, Live, Unwind

Modern buildings, secure parking, fibre connectivity and well-managed public areas provide the practical foundations businesses need. Yet the experience extends well beyond the office itself.

A morning meeting can be followed by lunch beside the canals. Employees can pick up groceries at Canal Walk, meet a doctor at Intercare, fit in a gym session or enjoy a walk through Central Park before heading home. Hotels and the Century City Conference Centre also make it easier for companies to accommodate visiting teams, clients and events without travelling across the city.

Century City allows the working day to move naturally between business, errands, dining and time outdoors.

Century City offers space to take a proper break, with landscaped parks, canals and walking routes close to the offices.

The precinct includes landscaped parks, pedestrian routes, canals and public art, with the 16-hectare Intaka Island nature reserve forming its green heart. Walking and running routes bring people outdoors throughout the day, while Central Park regularly hosts markets, events and community activities.

These shared spaces create a more relaxed working environment without taking away from the professional nature of the area. They can also help companies attract and retain staff, who increasingly consider the quality of their daily surroundings, not only the office interior.

Canal Walk is a major drawcard for the precinct, bringing an extensive selection of shops, restaurants, entertainment and everyday services into the area.

The convenience extends beyond the mall. The precinct includes supermarkets, gyms, hotels, conference facilities, coffee shops and restaurants, as well as medical practitioners and Intercare Century City. For employees, this means everyday errands can be handled before work, during lunch or on the way home. For businesses, these amenities make Century City more attractive to both staff and clients.

Century City is well connected by road, rail and public transport.

The precinct has direct access to the N1 and connections to surrounding areas including Milnerton, Montague Gardens and the Northern Suburbs. Century City railway station forms part of the Cape Town-Bellville line, while MyCiTi and Golden Arrow services provide additional options for commuters.

Internal roads, pedestrian walkways and cycling facilities make it easier to move between offices, residential developments, restaurants and Canal Walk. For companies, this accessibility supports staff recruitment from different parts of Cape Town. For commercial property owners, it expands the potential tenant market.

Commercial property tends to hold its appeal where people and businesses have reasons to stay in an area. Century City’s mix of offices, retail, residential and hospitality gives it activity beyond the traditional working day. Its mixed-use design supports a steady flow of residents, employees, shoppers, hotel guests and conference visitors. Offices are not isolated after business hours, and the surrounding residential, retail and hospitality components contribute to an active precinct beyond the traditional working day.

Current Office Rental Rates

Current office rentals in Century City generally range from around R190/m² to R300/m², depending on the building, grade, fit-out and available facilities. Many of the offices currently marketed by Baker Street Properties fall between R220/m² and R266/m², while newer developments and flexible office suites can achieve higher rentals. Parking, operating costs and VAT are generally charged separately.

Source: SAPOA Office Vacancy Survey, Q3 2026, Century City node.

The range gives businesses a choice between established office parks and newer corporate buildings, while investors benefit from a tenant market that includes smaller professional firms as well as large corporate occupiers. Amenities, transport connections, security and the managed public environment are among the factors tenants weigh when considering Century City.

A well-managed public environment is another important consideration. The Century City Property Owners’ Association oversees common areas, security, traffic management, landscaping and precinct operations. This management helps maintain the standard of the shared environment, which is one of the things tenants and buyers look at when choosing a location.

Investors also have access to a varied commercial market. Options range from smaller sectional-title offices for owner-occupiers to larger tenanted investments and standalone buildings. This allows buyers to enter the market at different price points and choose between occupying their own premises, earning rental income or holding property as a longer-term asset.

Century City’s established corporate base further supports commercial demand. Businesses are drawn by the infrastructure, security, transport connections and amenities, while employees benefit from working in an area where much of what they need is close at hand.

The modern workplace is no longer judged only by its floor area, parking allocation or rental rate. Businesses are considering the complete experience for their employees and clients.

Century City brings these elements together. It offers the infrastructure of a major commercial node, with parks, waterways, restaurants, homes, healthcare and retail woven into the same environment.

For commercial property investors, that combination creates more than immediate appeal. It provides a foundation for continued tenant demand and, in turn, long-term value in an area where people can work, connect and enjoy their time beyond the office.

In Century City, work-life balance is not something you need to find after leaving work. It is already part of the address.