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24/7 mobile workshops across South Africa. Emergency on-site hose replacement when minutes matter and downtime costs thousands.

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Pirtek Africa

Your Partner in Hydraulic Hose & Fittings

Pirtek Africa is the region's leading technical service provider for hydraulic hose and fitting, combining international expertise with on-the-ground African capability.

We operate where precision matters most - in the field, under pressure, on deadline. Our mobile service units, trained technicians, and rapid-response infrastructure are engineered around a single operational priority: eliminating your downtime, maximising your uptime.

With Precision-engineered fittings and hose assemblies built to OEM and international standards, Pirtek is Africa's most responsive mobile hose repair and replacement network with rapid on-site response and 40+ years of proven hydraulic engineering expertise.

400+

Centres Globally

1,500+

Mobile Service Units Worldwide

7

Key Markets Worldwide

40+

Years of Expertise

From Call to Fixed

We’ll Keep You Operating

Never leave a site without a solution. Here’s what happens from the moment you call.

Emergency Call

0 min

You call your nearest Pirtek centre or our 24/7 emergency line. We confirm your location and dispatch immediately.

MSU Dispatch

Minutes

The nearest Mobile Service Unit (a fully equipped workshop on wheels) is routed to your exact location.

Diagnosis & Fabrication

On arrival

Our technician assesses the failure, identifies the root cause, and manufactures the replacement hose assembly on the spot.

Installation & Testing

On-site

The new assembly is fitted, pressure-tested, and verified. No shortcuts. No return visits.

Back in Operation

Done

Your equipment is running again. We document the repair and flag any components approaching end of life.

Recent Emergency Responses

When It Matters Most

Real scenarios. Real response times. Every minute of downtime counts. Here's how Pirtek responds.

Mining02:47 AM
Dragline Down at 3am: Back Online Before Shift Change
A burst high-pressure hose on a dragline boom halted overburden removal at a Limpopo coal mine. The MSU arrived on-site within the hour with the correct assembly.
47 min
Limpopo
Full production restored before 06:00 shift change
Agriculture11:23 AM
Combine Harvester Failure Mid-Harvest Season
A header lift cylinder hose failure brought a combine to a standstill during peak wheat harvest in the Free State. Every hour meant lost yield.
1h 15m
Free State
Harvester operational same day - no crop loss
Construction06:15 AM
Tower Crane Hydraulic Failure: Penalty Clock Ticking
An outrigger hydraulic line burst on a tower crane at a Sandton commercial site. Contract penalties were mounting by the hour.
38 min
Gauteng
Crane operational before 08:00 - zero penalty incurred
National Presence

21 Centres Across South Africa

From Limpopo to the Western Cape, Pirtek’s centre network covers every major industrial region in the country.

LPMPGPNWNCFSKZNECWC7Gauteng: 7 centres3Mpumalanga: 3 centres3Limpopo: 3 centresKwaZulu-Natal: 1 centreNorth West: 1 centre3Northern Cape: 3 centresWestern Cape: 1 centreFree State: 1 centreEastern Cape: 1 centre

African Footprint

Beyond South Africa, Pirtek operates across the continent:

Namibia (2 centres)Ivory CoastMaliBurkina FasoDRCTanzaniaZambiaZimbabweAngolaBotswanaGhana
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Emergency? Get Help Now

Production stopped. Every minute counts. Find your nearest Pirtek centre and get emergency hydraulic repair immediately.

Call us directly or use our locator to find the closest centre to your site. Our mobile workshops are standing by.

Planning? Explore Solutions

The best emergency is the one that never happens. Build a preventive maintenance program and stop problems before they cost you millions.

Explore our preventive services, on-site workshops, and OEM supply programs designed to keep your equipment running.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got Questions?

We've answered some of the most common questions about our services.

What is Pirtek?

Pirtek is the world’s leading provider of premium fluid transfer solutions. In South Africa, we operate a national network of 21 centres and mobile workshops providing 24/7 emergency on-site hydraulic hose replacement and preventive maintenance.

Where does Pirtek operate in South Africa?

Pirtek operates 21 centres across all 9 provinces of South Africa, from Limpopo to the Western Cape, plus 2 centres in Namibia. Our mobile service units reach mining operations, farms, construction sites, and factories nationwide.

Is Pirtek available 24/7?

Yes. Pirtek’s emergency mobile workshops are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including weekends and public holidays. Call any time and we’ll dispatch the nearest available unit.

What industries does Pirtek serve?

We serve mining, oil & gas, agriculture, forestry, construction, marine & transport, manufacturing, and defence — any industry that relies on hydraulic equipment. Each industry has dedicated service programs tailored to its specific needs.

Do I need to bring my equipment to a workshop?

No. Pirtek comes to you. Our 60+ fully equipped mobile service units across South Africa manufacture and fit hose assemblies on-site at your location — whether that’s a mine, a farm, a factory floor, or the side of the road.

Trusted Partners

Endorsed by Industry Giants

Premium components from world-leading manufacturers. Certified quality you can trust.

Bridgestone
IVG
Intertraco
Komatsu
Sandvik
Atlas Copco
Joy Global
GHH
RHAM Equipment
Fermell
Bridgestone
IVG
Intertraco
Komatsu
Sandvik
Atlas Copco
Joy Global
GHH
RHAM Equipment
Fermell
Bridgestone
IVG
Intertraco
Komatsu
Sandvik
Atlas Copco
Joy Global
GHH
RHAM Equipment
Fermell
Bridgestone
IVG
Intertraco
Komatsu
Sandvik
Atlas Copco
Joy Global
GHH
RHAM Equipment
Fermell
ISO 9001:2015

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management Systems

MerSeta RTO

MerSeta RTO

Registered Training Organisation

NATA Certified

NATA Certified

Certified Laboratories