Sound Technicians / Engineers for Hire in Gauteng

89 sound engineers and audio technicians in Gauteng, South Africa are available to hire, covering mixing desk operation, PA and monitor setup, microphone placement and line checks. Most work across weddings, concerts, conferences and recording sessions, and will quote against a stage plan and input list rather than a guessed day rate.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 48 reviews of Sound Technicians / Engineers
Audio-Visual Equipment Hire and Media Services

Midrand

Gauteng

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Your Dream Wedding, Perfectly Planned

Johannesburg

Gauteng

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Premium events agency known for producing high-impact festivals.

Johannesburg

Gauteng

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Dj & sound engineering

Johannesburg

Gauteng

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The Best Audio+Visual+Equipment+Rental+Service in Town

Johannesburg

Gauteng

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Johannesburg

Gauteng

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I’m a Johannesburg‑based Sound Engineer and AV Support Specialist

Johannesburg

Gauteng

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Sound System and PA hire

Randburg

Gauteng

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Showbiz

Pretoria

Gauteng

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Audio Engineer for Live events

Pretoria

Gauteng

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Jozi Disco for Professional Djs , Sound and lighting for any event.

Pretoria

Gauteng

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Mobile DJ and Sound, Stage and Lighting hire

Roodepoort

Gauteng

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I’m an artist recording engineer

Soweto

Gauteng

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My name is Kenny Mathetha, I'm a live sound technician : Mixing, band set up, AV

Soweto

Gauteng

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Audio Visual, live stream, videographers

Polokwane

Limpopo

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MC, Photographer and Sound Supplier

Paarl

Western Cape

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Skyye Collective provides live and in studio audio engineering/recordings.

Saldanha

Western Cape

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We find the best suppliers for the job, manage the event from a technical point

Cape Town

Western Cape

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How much does it cost to hire Sound Technicians / Engineers in Gauteng?

Low price
fromR1,300ZAR
Average price
fromR5,500ZAR
High price
fromR13,500ZAR

Rates for sound engineers in Gauteng run from R1,300 to R13,500+, with most bookings around R5,500. Channel count is the main driver, followed by the length of the day and whether the engineer supplies the PA or works on a system already in the room. A single speaker on a small PA sits at the bottom of that range; a full band with monitor mixes and a recording feed sits near the top. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 96 enquiries for Sound Technicians / Engineers at events in South Africa, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 22 October 2026.

Most requested for
Corporate events
21% of enquiries, with private events next at 18%
How early people enquire
About three weeks
59% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
All year round
No month has more than 12% of events

Reviews of Sound Technicians / Engineers available in Gauteng

5/5 from 48 reviews
Photo of ConquerMIH ConquerMIH "Amazing sound system, was audible every where, perfect music was played. My friends send off was amazing because of these guys. Thank you!" Based in Randburg, Gauteng Mpho Mdlalose - Funeral Photo of Jozi Disco Jozi Disco "I'm thrilled to recommend Jozi Disco for any event! They recently provided DJ and sound services for our year-end event at Rawson Properties, and they truly exceeded our expectations. The team did a fantastic job of keeping the event lively and our guests entertained throughout the night. Their professionalism, expertise, and ability to read the crowd's vibe made for an unforgettable experience. If you're looking for a reliable and talented DJ service to take your event to the next level, look no further than Jozi Disco! 10 stars and well done!" Based in Pretoria, Gauteng David Naidoo - Rawson properties Photo of GSP Events Group GSP Events Group "Working with this company has been a seamless operation from start to finish. The execution and attention to detail always impress every time. The staff is friendly and helpful and the Yes, we can attitude speaks loudly to many other similar companies. The technology and equipment used is always high quality and set up neatly and to standards on health and safety for the events industry. I will recommend them any time to any new or potentially new clients." Based in Paarl, Western Cape Gustav Lindsay-Mark Skippers - GSP EVENTS GROUP PTY LTD Photo of Sound and Lighting Sound and Lighting "Paul and his team where very helpful, Nothing was a problem very professional" Based in Brighton, England, United Kingdom Zor Lamb - Show Photo of Sound Enhancement Productions Sound Enhancement Productions "Nice, friendly guy. Very pleasant to work with. Always on time and keeps his commitments!" Translated from Dutch Based in The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands Jorden W. - Scran Photo of Phantom Production Design Ltd Phantom Production Design Ltd "Phantom was super professional from the beginning. Engaged in working with me and my partner to make our wedding spectacular. Their staff are very professional and very helpful. 10/10 on all accounts. I would definitely recommend Phantom for anything production related!" Based in Wakefield, England, United Kingdom Steve Wolf - Wedding

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for sound technicians / engineers on Gig Heaven is R5,500, with rates from R1,300 to R13,500+. Cost varies based on the technician's experience, the length of the event and the complexity of the audio setup. A professional sound engineer manages mixing, levels and equipment throughout the event, ensuring balanced audio for live music and speeches.

The sound technicians / engineers manage the sound and audio at events, including setting up PA systems, mixing live music, managing microphone levels, running soundchecks and ensuring clear, balanced audio throughout the event. A professional engineer can make a significant difference to the quality of live music and speech at any venue.

Hiring sound technicians / engineers is essential for live music events, conferences with multiple speakers, festivals, theatre productions, award ceremonies and any event where professional sound management is needed. Having a dedicated engineer allows performers and speakers to focus on their delivery while the sound is managed by a specialist.

Some sound technicians / engineers bring their own sound equipment, while others operate equipment already provided at the venue. Many offer both options. It is advisable to discuss what equipment is available at the venue and what the engineer needs to supply.

For large events or busy dates, several weeks to months of notice is recommended. Smaller events may be possible at shorter notice. Gig Heaven recommends making enquiries as early as possible, especially if the engineer also needs to supply equipment.

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard.

Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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