The range

Machines you can buy

Every machine below is available new or, subject to stock, refurbished. Dimensions matter more than most buyers expect — check the width against your doorway before you fall in love with a model.

How buying works

Our sales model

Every vending machine for sale on this page comes directly from IVS — no middlemen and no grey imports. We supply a wide range of machines, customised and branded where you need it, whether you are starting out or scaling an operation you already run.

We offer both brand new and professionally refurbished machines. Our refurbishment process is thorough and uncompromising — each machine is fully stripped, deep-cleaned, serviced and rigorously tested to ensure it is completely functional and reliable before it leaves our workshop. The result is a cost-effective machine that performs to the same operational standard you would expect from new equipment.

Beyond machines, we supply vending machine parts and components, handle machine relocations and moves, and provide repairs and technical support to keep your operation running with minimal downtime. We have worked this way since 2015 — the IVS story is why we service everything we sell.

All machines sold by IVS include a parts warranty: 12 months on a new machine, 6 months on a refurbished one. Both exclude damage caused by vandalism, negligence or power surges, and labour is billed separately where applicable.

Availability depends on current stock levels and supplier lead times. We will always tell you honestly what is actually available to suit your timeline and budget rather than take an order we cannot fill.

An IVS team member shaking hands with a client in front of their newly installed snack and cold drink vending machine

Starting out

Buying your first machine

Most of the people who buy from us are not vending companies. They are someone building a second income, or a first business.

You do not need a company

Anyone can buy a machine. The 12-month trading requirement applies to self-manage rentals, not to purchases — buy outright and you are operating from day one.

Site first, machine second

The site decides the machine, not the other way round. Tell us where it is going and how busy it is, and we will tell you which model fits — including when the cheaper one is the right answer.

Fit cashless from the start

Card and tap remove the float, remove the cash box, and give you sales figures per product. Retrofitting later costs more than fitting it now. See payment systems.

It is real

One of our buyers installed his first machine while still at school. Another, Olwethu, bought a combo to build passive income. Read their stories.

You may not need the cash up front

A financing partner can lend against the machine so you own it and pay the loan off over an agreed term. Their decision, on credit record and affordability — how rent to own works.

Where we deliver

Anywhere in South Africa — and across Africa

Nationwide delivery

We sell and deliver machines anywhere in South Africa, quoted per site. Servicing and rentals stay in the Western Cape, but a machine you own can go anywhere.

Export across Africa

We ship machines to buyers in Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and beyond — purchase only. How exporting works →

Lower entry cost

Refurbished machines

A refurbished machine costs less up front and carries a 6-month parts warranty against 12 on a new one. What you are trading is capital cost against cover and choice — not build quality.

Second-hand vending machines

Reviews

We strive for 5-star service, always

Every one of these is a real Google review, unedited. Read them all on Google — the count there is always current.

  • JJ went above and beyond to make my purchase smooth and stress free. With on going support. When you deal with JJ it's always a win!

    Warren Bennell

  • Awesome machine received from IVS. Seamless service - really appreciate the guidance

    Michael van der Kerk

  • Earl & Kissah installed my vending machine yesterday and I'm so happy. They were helpful and were happy to answer all questions I had

    Vonani

  • JJ is such a pleasure to deal with! Very friendly and professional. Really appreciate how straightforward everything was.

    Cay-Lynn

  • Their service and responsiveness is a cut above major competitors in this market.

    AnnaNella Boutique Hotel

  • What stands out most is his dedication to finding the root cause of any problem instead of applying a temporary fix. He always makes sure everything is working properly before leaving the site.

    Neil Jacobs, UrbanVend

Questions

Buying a vending machine

Can I buy a vending machine on finance or rent to own?

Yes, through a financing partner rather than through us. They lend against the machine and you pay it off over an agreed term — five years, for example — after which it is yours. The lending decision is theirs and rests on credit record and affordability, so we cannot quote a rate or an instalment. What we can do is confirm which machine fits the site and what it costs, so your application is based on a real figure.

Can I buy a vending machine as a private individual?

Yes. Buying is open to anyone — you own the machine from day one and keep everything it takes. The 12-month trading requirement applies to self-manage rentals only, not to purchases.

New or refurbished — what is the difference?

A refurbished machine is fully stripped, deep-cleaned, serviced and tested before it leaves our workshop. New machines carry a 12-month parts warranty and refurbished machines a 6-month parts warranty. The other trade-off is availability: refurbished stock depends on what we have on the floor.

What warranty do I get?

New machines carry a 12-month parts warranty. Refurbished machines carry a 6-month parts warranty. Both exclude damage caused by vandalism, negligence or power surges, and labour is billed separately where applicable.

How much does a vending machine cost in South Africa?

It depends on the model, whether it is new or refurbished, and what payment hardware you fit. See our pricing page for indicative ranges, or send us your site details and we will quote.

Do you deliver outside Cape Town?

Yes. We are based in Stellenbosch and work across the Western Cape as standard, and further afield by arrangement — delivery is quoted per site.

Ready to buy a machine?

Tell us where it's going and what you want it to sell. We'll come back with the right model and a price.