Power & Utilities

Generator HireSouth Africa

PHM Services provides diesel generators from 10 kVA portable units to 1,000+ kVA industrial generators for construction sites, events, mining operations, and backup power during load shedding. Silent canopy models available for noise-sensitive environments. All generators are regularly serviced and include automatic transfer switches on request.

Power Range

10 kVA – 1,000+ kVA

Fuel Type

Diesel

Voltage

230V / 400V (3-phase)

Noise Level

65–75 dB (silent models: 55–65 dB)

Industrial diesel generator providing backup power at a construction site
Silent canopy generator running at an outdoor event in South Africa
✅ Nationwide Delivery✅ Certified Operators✅ Competitive Rates✅ Fast Mobilisation✅ 24/7 Support

Technical Specifications

Power Range

10 kVA – 1,000+ kVA

Fuel Type

Diesel

Voltage

230V / 400V (3-phase)

Noise Level

65–75 dB (silent models: 55–65 dB)

Runtime

8–24 hours per tank

Common Applications

🔧Construction site power
🔧Load shedding backup
🔧Events & functions
🔧Mining operations
🔧Remote site power
🔧Emergency power

Why Hire from PHM Services

Silent canopy models
Automatic transfer switch option
Remote monitoring
Nationwide delivery
Short & long-term hire

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does generator hire cost in South Africa?

Generator Hire hire starts From R650 per day. Rates exclude fuel. Delivery, installation, and ATS quoted separately.

Does PHM Services provide operators with generator hire?

Yes, PHM Services provides certified operators with generator hire hire. Contact us on 079 555 7453 for operator availability and rates.

Which provinces does PHM Services deliver generator hire to?

PHM Services delivers generator hire to all 9 provinces: Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Free State, Northern Cape.

Rental Pricing

Indicative rates — call for exact quote

10–50 kVAFrom R650
per daySmall sites & events
50–200 kVAFrom R1,800
per dayMedium construction sites
200–500 kVAFrom R4,500
per dayLarge sites & industrial
500+ kVAPOA
per dayMining & major industrial

Rates exclude fuel. Delivery, installation, and ATS quoted separately.

Available Nationwide
GautengKwaZulu-NatalWestern CapeEastern CapeLimpopoMpumalangaNorth WestFree StateNorthern Cape

Generator Hire by Location

PHM Services delivers generator hire to every town and city across South Africa.

Browse by Province

📍 Gauteng

JohannesburgPretoriaMidrandSandtonSowetoGermistonEkurhuleniBenoniBoksburgBrakpanSpringsAlbertonEdenvaleKempton ParkTembisaVereeniging

📍 KwaZulu-Natal

DurbanPietermaritzburgRichards BayNewcastleLadysmithPort ShepstoneEmpangeniUlundiMtubatubaHluhluweMkuzeJoziniPongolaVryheidDundeeGlencoe

📍 Western Cape

Cape TownStellenboschPaarlGeorgeWorcesterVredendalMossel BayKnysnaPlettenberg BayHermanusStrandSomerset WestBellvilleParowGoodwoodMitchells Plain

📍 Eastern Cape

GqeberhaPort ElizabethEast LondonBhishoMthathaGrahamstownGraaff-ReinetQueenstownKing Williams TownKomaniAliwal NorthBurgersdorpCradockMiddelburg ECSteynsburgVenterstad

📍 Free State

BloemfonteinWelkomSasolburgBethlehemKroonstadPhuthaditjhabaBotshabeloThaba NchuVirginiaOdendaalsrusAllanridgeHennenmanTheunissenWinburgSenekalFicksburg

📍 Limpopo

PolokwaneLephalaleTzaneenMusinaMokopaneBela-BelaModimolleNylstroomThabazimbiNorthamPhalaborwaGiyaniThohoyandouMakhadoLouis TrichardtVuwani

📍 Mpumalanga

MbombelaNelspruitWitbankeMalahleniMiddelburg MPSecundaErmeloStanderton MPVolksrust MPPiet Retief MPWakkerstroom MPPaulpietersburg MPUtrecht MPBarbertonBadplaasWaterval Boven

📍 North West

MahikengRustenburgPotchefstroomKlerksdorpBritsOrkneyStilfonteinHartbeesfonteinWolmaransstadSchweizer-RenekeDelareyvilleSannieshofLichtenburgColignyMmabathoRamatlabama

📍 Northern Cape

KimberleyUpingtonSpringbokDe AarKurumanKathuSishenHotazelPostmasburgOlifantshoekDanielskuilLime AcresJan KempdorpHartswaterWarrentonWindsorton

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