Vantage Johannesburg JNB2 (Isando Campus)
Status: Live / Operational | Location: Brollo Road, Isando, Germiston
Project Overview
Officially commissioned on January 12, 2026, the Vantage JNB2 Isando Campus is a strategic expansion of Vantage’s footprint in South Africa, following the success of its flagship JNB1 Midrand campus. Located in Ekurhuleni Johannesburg’s industrial and trade powerhouse, JNB2 is situated just 17km from the Midrand site and less than 2km from the NAPAfrica neutral Internet Exchange. This proximity makes it a critical cloud on-ramp for global hyperscalers and local enterprises alike.
What makes JNB2 unique is its sustainability First approach: Vantage repurposed a portion of an existing industrial warehouse for the initial phase, significantly reducing the "embodied carbon" typically associated with new-build concrete structures. The 20 MW facility is designed to withstand the region’s power challenges through a dedicated 35 MVA on-site substation and diverse municipal feeds. It serves as a vital node for the "SADC" (Southern African Development Community) region, providing the high-density compute power necessary for modern AI and cloud workflows. With this launch, Vantage further cements its dominance in the African hyperscale market, offering a PUE of 1.15—one of the lowest in the Southern Hemisphere—while utilizing a water-efficient closed-loop cooling system that is essential for South Africa’s water-stressed environment.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Vantage Johannesburg JNB2 (Isando Campus) |
| Location | Brollo Road, Isando, Germiston |
| Status | Live / Operational |
| Commissioning | January 12, 2026 |
| Total IT Load | 20 MW (Phase 1) |
| Total Capacity | 33,000 SQM (Two-story facility) |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent (Concurrent Maintainability) |
| Project Type | Greenfield Hyperscale Campus |
City Profile
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| City Name | Johannesburg |
| Population | ~5.9 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~9.6 million (Greater Johannesburg–Pretoria region) |
| City GDP | ~USD 95–100 billion |
| Per Capita Income | ~USD 15,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 1 (Leading African economic hub) |
| Key Strengths | Financial services, mining and resources, corporate headquarters, digital infrastructure, fintech, logistics, transport connectivity, skilled workforce |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Vantage Data Centers |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Attacq / SolarAfrica (Wheeling Partner) |
| Construction Contractor | Fletcher Construction / Local B-BBEE Partners |
| MEP Engineering | CKR Consulting Engineers |
| Network Connectivity | Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) / Liquid Intelligent Tech |
| Power Infrastructure | City of Ekurhuleni / 35MVA On-site Substation |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 20 MW IT Load |
| UPS Redundancy | N+1 Redundancy |
| Cooling System | Closed-loop chilled water with air-side economizers |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral; Dual Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs) |
| PUE Target | 1.15 |
| Energy Mix | Solar Wheeling (via SolarAfrica PPA) + Grid |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Late 2023 |
| Construction Start | March 2025 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | January 12, 2026 |
| Full Buildout | Ongoing |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | ~US$ 150 Million (Phase 1) |
| Funding | Asset-Backed Securitization (EMEA ABS) |