Premium Vending.
Maximum Profit.

Smart vending machines built for performance, convenience, and business growth.

Finance and ownership options available across South Africa.

Cashless payments Live telemetry Full setup included
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Why smart vending

A small business that runs while you don't.

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The market opportunity

Convenience retail is shifting towards automated, self-service points of sale. High-traffic venues are actively seeking modern cashless vending, and earn rental or commission income by hosting it.

02

The tech advantage

Every Sky Tec machine reports live sales, stock levels and uptime to your phone. You restock when the data says so, not on a guess.

03

The semi-passive model

A few hours a week for restocking and site checks. Not zero effort, we won't pretend it is, but it fits around a full-time job.

The machine

Built for unattended retail. Engineered for accountability.

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32" commercial touchscreen

Up to 10 product selections, ±100 unit capacity, with digital advertising when idle.

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Nayax card reader

Tap, swipe and QR payments, fast, reliable cashless checkout on every machine.

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4G / Wi-Fi remote monitoring

Sales, stock and machine health on your phone, in real time, per machine.

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Steel cabinet, tempered glass front

Wall-mounted, 650 × 250 × 1000mm, 220–240V AC, built for public, unattended locations.

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1-year warranty & support

Remote technical support, qualified technicians and replacement parts where required.

Sky Tec vending machine — product display and payment terminal
Try it yourself

See how a sale works.

This is the flow your customers experience, tap a product on the screen and follow it through to the hatch.

🛒 Basket 0
Scroll for more products
18+

Age verification required.
Scan ID or verify to continue.

💳Tap card to pay

Payment approved ✓
Dispensing…


Collect from the hatch below.

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Owner app
Live sales feed, make a sale to see it land…
Packages

Three ways to start. One support system behind all of them.

Start with one. Scale when the numbers prove themselves. Every package includes the full setup and support stack, we don't strip features to force upgrades.

Single Sky Tec machine

Starter Package — 1 Machine

R52,500 once-off
R52,500 per machine · holds up to 100 vapes
Ideal for: a single automated income stream, or adding to your current business.
  • Fully assembled smart machine + touchscreen
  • Delivery & setup
  • Telemetry tracking app access
  • Product setup guidance
  • 1-year warranty
  • WhatsApp support line
Discuss this package
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Sky Tec 3-machine starter package

Growth Package — 3 Machines

R150,000 once-off
R50,000 per machine · save R7,500
Ideal for: new entrepreneurs testing high-traffic locations, designed for faster ROI.
  • Everything in 1 Machine, ×3
  • Supplier recommendations
  • Product strategy
  • Full onboarding support
  • Multi-site placement strategy
Discuss this package
Sky Tec 5-machine growth package

Enterprise Package — 5 Machines

R237,000 once-off
R47,400 per machine · save R25,500
Ideal for: building a strong multi-location vending network with route economics.
  • Everything in Starter, ×5
  • Full business guidance
  • Supplier connections for vape products
  • Site recommendation tips
  • Sales optimisation training
Discuss this package
Finance or ownership

Two ways in. You choose the commitment.

Buy outright or apply for finance, final pricing and terms discussed in your consultation.

Finance

Apply for finance

Do you have a registered business or a 3-year trading history? You can apply for finance and pay your machine off while it earns.

  • Ownership without the lump sum
  • Machine earns while paying off
  • Fixed, predictable payments
Ownership

Build a long-term asset

Full ownership from day one, maximum margin, maximum control.

  • Best long-term economics
  • Full control of setup
  • Built for serious operators
Profit & ROI

Profit & ROI Calculator

Adjust the sliders to your numbers. Card fees and machine costs are built in.

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*Figures shown are estimates only. Actual sales and profits may vary. Profit is calculated after card fees and operating costs of 9.7% on turnover (including Nedbank card fees of 4%); excludes site rent or commission where applicable.

How it works

From first call to first sale in weeks, not months.

1Consultation

30 minutes on your goals, budget and locations. We'll tell you honestly if a site isn't right.

Week 1
2Choose your option

Buy outright or apply for finance, we'll help you pick the model that fits your budget and goals.

Week 1
3Machine & setup

Delivery, payment activation and your telemetry login.

Weeks 2–3
4Placement & stock

Site strategy, initial product mix and pricing set up with our guidance.

Week 3
5Earn & support

You restock and monitor from your phone. We stay on the support line, for good.

Ongoing
What's included

We only win when your machines sell.

Every package includes setup, training, telemetry and a support line, not just a machine in a box.

🚚 Delivery
🎓 Owner training session
📱 Telemetry app & dashboard
📦 Restock & product-mix guidance
🛡️ 1-year warranty on every machine
💬 WhatsApp support, <24h response
FAQ

The questions you should be asking.

Is this legal, and how is age verified?

Yes. Every machine enforces 18+ age verification before dispensing, compliance is built into the hardware, not left to the location. We'll walk you through the current regulatory position in your consultation.

What if my location underperforms?

Telemetry shows you within weeks whether a site is working. If it isn't, we help you relocate the machine to a better site, that support is part of every package, because a machine in a bad spot costs us both.

What are the real ongoing costs?

Stock purchases, possible site rent or commission (typically a % of sales or a flat monthly fee), card processing fees, and your time for restocking. We put all of these into your consultation model, no surprises.

How much of my time does it actually take?

Plan for a few hours a week per route: restocking, a site check, and reviewing your dashboard. It's semi-passive, genuinely manageable alongside a job, but not zero-effort.

How quickly can I be up and running?

Most owners go from first consultation to first sale in 3–4 weeks, depending on machine availability and site agreements.

Do you help find locations?

Yes, placement strategy is included in every package, and 3- and 5-machine packages get access to our site network and multi-site planning.

Get in contact

Get real numbers for your location.

We model your actual site, not a best case
If your location isn't right, we'll tell you
Or just WhatsApp us your questions first

Get in contact

No spam, no pressure. One reply, that's it.
Book a consultation

Pick a time that suits you.

Choose a slot on the calendar, 30 minutes, free, no obligation.

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