Find the right outdoor ad space for your brief
Outdoor advertising works best when the site matches the message. A short promotion for a shop opening in Sandton may suit a street-facing wall, while a longer brand campaign in Braamfontein may call for a larger billboard format. RentThisWall brings together billboard and wall-space options so you can compare locations, sizes and practical details in one place.
When choosing a site, look at how long the message needs to stay up, how much detail the artwork contains, and whether the location suits a local, regional or national campaign. Our listings are arranged to help advertisers move from a broad search to a shortlist without wasting time on sites that do not fit the brief.
Types of sites you can browse
Outdoor ad spaces vary a lot from one property to another. Some sites are suitable for large-format billboard media, while others work better for wall-space advertising on buildings, boundary walls or commercial properties. In busy areas such as Johannesburg, Midrand and Pretoria, the best fit often depends on viewing distance, frontage and access for installation.
- Billboard sites for large, high-visibility campaigns
- Wall-space options on commercial or mixed-use buildings
- Single-site bookings for focused local reach
- Multi-location campaigns across several cities
Because each property is different, the listing details matter. Space dimensions, wall surface condition, lighting, access, and nearby obstructions all play a part in whether the site suits your artwork and your schedule.
How to choose a site that works in practice
The right site is not only about position, it is also about what can be installed safely and maintained over time. Coastal areas such as Durban and Cape Town may need extra attention for weather exposure, while inland sites may be more affected by dust, heat and load-shedding if lighting or timed activations are part of the campaign.
Before booking, ask whether the site allows the format you want, whether the property owner has given consent, and whether the local municipality requires bylaw approval. That matters for both new campaigns and renewals, especially where structures are visible from a public road or where planning rules are strict.
- Check artwork size and viewing distance
- Confirm the property owner's consent
- Review bylaw approval requirements early
- Plan for installation access and timing
Support for listings, bookings and compliance
RentThisWall is set up to help both property owners and advertisers manage the process clearly from first enquiry to campaign start. For owners, that can mean listing setup, site photo curation, copywriting and renewal support. For advertisers, it can mean brief matching, booking coordination, artwork spec checks and installation scheduling.
Compliance is part of the process from the start. Pieter Smit supports municipal compliance steps, while the rest of the team helps keep listings current and bookings organised. That includes consent check guidance, bylaw process support and campaign monitoring so the site remains suitable for the agreed run.
Where our outdoor ad spaces are listed
The marketplace covers outdoor and wall-space opportunities in Johannesburg, Braamfontein, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Bloemfontein, with additional reach into Sandton and Midrand. That spread helps advertisers compare city-centre sites, suburban commuter routes and building-facing walls without having to search each area separately.
For property owners, the same listing can reach advertisers looking for different campaign styles, from short-term local messages to longer seasonal bookings. For advertisers, the benefit is a wider choice of formats and areas, which can make it easier to find a site that suits the brief and the budget without chasing around multiple contacts.
What to expect when you enquire
When you submit an enquiry through the contact page, the team can help narrow the search and confirm the next steps. That may include checking whether a site is available, whether the owner is ready to proceed, and whether the artwork and installation plan fit the space. It keeps the process practical and avoids last-minute surprises.
RentThisWall was founded in 2013 and is based in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, with Thabiso Mokoena as managing director. The team works across marketplace operations, property owner relations, advertiser support, logistics, listings and municipal compliance so campaigns can move ahead in an orderly way, without unnecessary back-and-forth.