Industrial · PPE · Safety · Est. 1996

PPE Under Control.
Productivity Up.

Stop losing stock to theft, waste, and manual sign-out processes. Smart PPE dispensing gives every worker what they need, and gives you full accountability.

SA Owned
ISO 9001:2015 ISO 45001:2018
BEE Level 1 · 135%
Cashless Payments
Nationwide
Dedicated Account Manager

Trusted by South Africa's leading workplaces

Real Work · Real People

What We’ve Been Up To.

No stock photos. These are our own teams and operators out in the field across South Africa, delivering, installing and looking after real machines, week in and week out.

Hands-on barista training
Hands-on barista training On site
Refilwe earns her barista certificate
Refilwe earns her barista certificate Training day
Newly qualified barista on the floor
Newly qualified barista on the floor The White House
Coffee tasting with the client team
Coffee tasting with the client team Client tasting
Dialling in the blend
Dialling in the blend Client tasting
Pro barista coffee machine installed
Pro barista coffee machine installed Bankserv
Vending installed at Basic Medical Sciences
Vending installed at Basic Medical Sciences University of Pretoria
PPE dispenser installation completed
PPE dispenser installation completed Bridgestone
Prepping PPE machines for dispatch
Prepping PPE machines for dispatch VS workshop
Quality & Safety

Internationally Accredited

Vending Solutions holds dual ISO accreditation, independently audited and certified to the highest international standards for quality management and occupational health & safety.

ISO 9001:2015
ISO 45001:2018
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The True Cost of Unmanaged PPE

Manual PPE sign-out sheets get lost. Storerooms run empty at the worst times. Workers bypass procedures because it's too slow. There's a better way.

PPE gone missing with no accountability

Sign-out sheets are ignored or lost. Workers help themselves from the storeroom with no record. An automated system logs every transaction to an individual, permanently.

Budget overruns with nothing to show for it

Uncontrolled access means over-dispensing and waste. Our clients consistently reduce PPE spend within the first quarter simply by introducing accountability.

Storeroom management taking up admin time

Someone has to manage the storeroom, chase orders, and handle complaints. Automated dispensing with low-stock alerts removes that burden entirely.

OHS compliance audits are stressful

Proving PPE provision to an auditor requires records. Smart vending generates complete digital records per employee, per item, per date, audit-ready, always.

Why Vending Solutions?

Smart PPE Vending. Real Results.

From individual accountability to OHS reporting, our industrial vending systems are purpose-built for factory floors, construction sites, and logistics hubs.

Individual Accountability

Every PPE item is dispensed against an employee ID. The machine knows who took what, when, and how many, creating a complete digital audit trail per worker.

Vending Lockers for Larger Items

Helmets, harnesses, and high-visibility vests won't fit a coil machine. Our locker-style vending units handle bulky PPE with the same tracking and accountability built in.

Shift Workers Always Covered

Night shift starts at 22:00. The storeroom is locked. With vending machines, PPE access is available 24/7, no supervisor required, no exceptions, no risk.

Shrinkage Reduction

Controlled dispensing eliminates over-drawing and stockpiling. Clients typically reduce PPE consumption by 20–40% within the first 90 days, just by introducing control.

Low-Stock Alerts

Never run out of gloves before a Monday morning shift. Our systems send automated alerts when stock falls below your set threshold, so reordering happens before the shortage does.

OHS Reporting Ready

When the Department of Labour arrives, you need proof of PPE provision. Our reporting dashboard exports per-employee records, dates, and quantities, ready in minutes, not days.

Our Machines

Machines Built for the Floor

From depot coffee to fresh meals, rugged, tracked, and fully serviced by our team.

Necta Korinto

Bean-to-cup coffee with fresh milk. Ideal for staff rooms and break areas.

WL100 Water Cooler

Filtered chilled and ambient water, no bottle deliveries required.

    Spaza Fresh Touch
    Spaza

    Fresh Touch

    ChilledCashlessElevator vend
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Spaza Fresh Touch

Fresh meals and snacks via elevator delivery. 24/7, no staff required.

Spaza 24/7 Snack

Snacks, confectionery, and cold drinks, always available.

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The Process

Up and Running in Days, Not Months

We handle every step, from site assessment to ongoing stock management. Your team gets access. You get control.

01

Site Assessment

We visit your facility, map your PPE requirements, identify the right machine types and locations, and confirm your employee identification method (ID card, PIN, fingerprint).

02

Delivery & Installation

We deliver, install, and stock the machines. Staff are enrolled in the system. Alerts and reporting thresholds are configured to your preferences. Zero downtime to your operations.

03

You're in Control

Monitor usage, run OHS reports, and manage stock levels via your dashboard. We handle refills and servicing. You have full visibility with none of the admin burden.

Coffee, snacks, cold drinks and vending accessories
Consumables Shop

Keep your machines stocked.

Coffee, cold drinks, snacks, cups and accessories, delivered to your door. Top up between services with our full online consumables range.

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Your PPE Programme Deserves Better Than a Storeroom Key

Automate dispensing. Eliminate waste. Satisfy OHS. We'll design the right system for your site, free of charge.

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FAQ

Common Questions

Our coil-style machines handle gloves, safety glasses, earplugs, dust masks, and smaller items. For helmets, harnesses, hi-vis vests, and boots, we use locker-style vending units with individual compartments. Both systems run the same tracking and reporting software.

We support multiple authentication methods: employee ID card (most common), PIN code, fingerprint biometric, and proximity card. We match the method to your existing access control infrastructure where possible, or set up a new system if needed.

Yes, dispensing rules are fully configurable. You can set daily, weekly, or monthly limits per item per employee. For example: 1 pair of gloves per shift, 1 pair of safety glasses per month. Workers who hit their limit are denied automatically until the period resets or a supervisor overrides.

Yes. The machines operate locally and store transactions even when connectivity is interrupted. All records sync to the cloud dashboard once the connection is restored. PPE access is never blocked by a network outage.

We manage all restocking and servicing. Low-stock alerts are sent automatically, you can act on them yourself or let us handle refills on a scheduled basis. Maintenance is included in the service agreement; if something breaks, we fix it fast.

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