Office photos – Google South Africa

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Office photos – Google South Africa

Published by Charl Norman on Feb 19th, 2009, 41 Comments

Google has offices in South Africa headed up by Staford Masie, Stephen Newton (both resigned – no new country head announced yet?). Their goal is to expand the search giant’s advertising reach in emerging markets like in SA. Their office is a colourful combination of iconic Google items such as bean bags and lava lamps. Not quite the Google campus everyone dreams of working at in Silicon Valley but it’s a start.

Props to Graeme for sending through the photos. View our office photos archive here

Comments

http://www.foxinni.com Foxinni

Digging the poofs.
http://www.jasonbagley.com JBagley

Not very impressive at all. Looks like a boring old corporate office with some colourful beanbags lying around.

Definitely not a shade on anything they have at Mountain View.
Brett

I don’t see any nice doof doof systems…
http://coda.co.za coda

Kindergarten flashbacks
http://www.integralwebsolutions.co.za Robert Bravery

Looks like a crèche, not like a Giant of the Internet.
supercopygurl

I’m not convinced that I like it, it seems a little…what’s the word. Dull, even with the colour.
jazzer

Holy C R A P

do these people have NO clue at all ? this has to rate as the most Gross office arrangement I have ever seen. Clearly Google are Totally DEVOID of anything coming 160 kms near taste.
Ash

Looks more like a place you’d go to pick up your kids.
http://www.gottaquirk.com Kat

Shame, all hating on the offices! Respect to the pilates explorer on the green ball . Reminds me of one of Google’s first offices: http://msnbcmedia2.msn.com/j/ap/8f56ec72-5425-4e08-b82c-c5ac97ab34e0.widec.jpg
http://hansmol.blogspot.com Hans

Nah that’s KAK!

Why are there Google pictures on almost every wall? Do they need to be reminded of who they work for?

Agree with all posts above…
http://www.twitter.com/richmulholland Rich…!

And so you see the problem with high expectations…!
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nqobile

wow its your choice guys your the one hu’l be facing that cretche
George Wendelstadt

Hi,

I am making use of Google services now for several years and am grateful for there free email system however the past 6 months I found that there service is gradually deteriorating. Lately I almost constantly have to open my email in HTML especially in the mornings and late afternoon early evening. Since this morning I can’t open my emails at all. Google displays a pages stating the are sorry but they are experiencing technical difficulties and I must try again later.

Do anybody have any idea what is happening with Google email or who can be contacted to find out?

I thought it might be my connection but it is a 3G MTN connection and never had problems before. The Google search engine works perfect.
Dewald

people people people

what is wrong with u??
i would give anything to work at google!
just for those who work….!look around in your offices,that is what you call lame and dull!
GOOGLE ROCKS
Earl

Can anybody tell me where in SA the Google offices are, they are impossible to find!!!!!!
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http://www.proline.co.za Werner

I need to find google’s telephone number …. Its like they dont exist on any telephone directory!!!
Hloni

How do I erase personal information uploaded in goggle?
Liesbet

Hey guys – come on!!

I think it is real cool to have bright colours and fun furniture. Just cause the years have rolled on does not mean you have to be, or act, old! Where is your inner child!!!!!!!

I have worked in various environments and this one must be the most stimulating environments where it would not be a drag to get out of bed and go to work to. Nothing more depressing than dull old standard (by who-ever’s standards that turned out to be)either grey or cream or wallpaper. Yuck! All these “standard colours” does wonders for, is suppressing imaginative, creative ideas and productivity and create lack of oomph! or motivation.

And as for displaying the name all over – well, it pays to advertise. It got your attention, didn’t it.
Rendani

hi Guys can u briefly tell me more about Google Adsense.my number is 0769463655 or use my email
mark

Yeh, this looks like real junk. Just another dingy corporate office with beanbags. A total mockery of the real thing overseas!
calvin

Hi this calvin I just whant a contact number by the SA Google office !!!!
Thanks
Mnagcola

Ugliest offices ever seen, looks like my sons room, in a dirty state.Kak
http://www.takemehome.co.za T. Bengu

Hi Guys,

I’m at my wits end and hope you can help.

I am looking for office numbers for Google SA and / or confirm the office location at The Campus in Bryanston.

I need this information as I believe Google might be able to help me with a business process I am trying to develop for the South African market.

Kind Regards,
Thamsanqa Bengu
http://www.relaxthespaagent.co.za Noli Mini

Hi Guys…

Please help..I have a business proposal for Google one that would help with stress reduction and help boost staff morale in the work place. Please foward me the contact info ie. tel no for google offices.
http://dianjoubert.com Dian Joubert

Hahahaha! These comments crack me up!

Sure, I was also expecting something with a bigger oomph!
Chris

People, this is a satelite office for advertising, they work over the phone and do not bring people to s the office. Look at their global offices and understand the different divisions that google have. I now understand the brillianve of my fellow South Africans. If i cant have it own it or take it, its trash! I have been to some of their global offices world wide, that is impressive! Why? Because they entertain corporate guests.
Just the mentality of some of the comments!!!
If you walked into a car show room, do you think they will show you the workshop or the staff rooms???
SAshnee Solomon

Was there a problem with google yesterday the 21st?
Mysterious

I would love to work in those offices it looks like fun
Anna

Thanks. I congratulate you for this blog.
I’ve really enjoyed. I sincerely thank you again.

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Kevin

If you use and pay Google to advertise your business, is the payment Vat deductible?
kevin@cars4sa.co.za

We are currently paying R100K pm on marketing and can’t seem to get the answer.
google-lover

kak name mnagcola, think you should google a proper name for yourself
http://www.arachno.co.za Paparaz99

Where is this office located at?
John

ANYBODY OUT THERE WHO HAS A PHONE NO . FOR GOOGLE IN SOUTH AFRICA ???
Rone Swartz

try adding an “s” to http, making it https://... its worked for me.
Jaco Etsebeth

Hi There,

I would like to ask a question to one or more Google SA personnel about Gmail? Can someone (worker at Google SA) just send me an email to jacoetsebeth@gmail.com? I would like to discuss it further then.
@gmail:disqus Kind Regards,jaco
Sphmandladladla

u critisyz coz u dnt understand why it is lyk dis nxt tym try 2 atleast do some research b4 u critisize or study management lessons hope u will understand
Comfrenz

how do i contact @google:disqus capetown offices