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Welcome to Scubaversity Dive Club

Johannesburg’s Biggest & Most Vibrant Scuba Community Since 1993

Scubaversity is Johannesburg’s largest PADI 5-Star Career Development Centre and a true lifestyle destination. Located at 21 Chestnut Road, Corner Peter & Chestnut, Tres Jolie, Roodepoort, we’ve been creating underwater adventures and lifelong friendships for over 30 years.

We are more than a dive school – we are “the Tribe”. With over 3,000 members, Scubaversity is a family of passionate divers who share braais, epic trips, laughs, and memories that last a lifetime.

Our tagline says it all:  The place you'd rather be It’s a Lifestyle!


Our World-Class Facility

Everything you need under one roof:

  • Massive custom-built training pool (17 m × 12 m, up to 5 m deep with static buoy)
  • Four modern lecture rooms
  • Fully stocked showroom and gear rental centre
  • Air & Nitrox fill station
  • Relaxed social areas for post-dive braais and events


Training & Courses

From complete beginner to professional instructor, we have the perfect course for you:

  • Open Water Diver (complete in just 3 days)
  • Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Divemaster
  • Full Instructor Development Courses (IDC)
  • Freediving, Snorkelling, Emergency First Response, and 50+ specialties

With a team of over 50 passionate instructors, our training is professional, fun, relaxed, and world-class.


Adventure Dive Trips

Local favourites and international bucket-list destinations:

  • Local – Bass Lake, Komati Springs, Aliwal Shoal, Sodwana Bay
  • International – Ponta Malongane (Mozambique), Zanzibar, Mafia Island, and many more

We handle all logistics, gear, transport, and the famous Scubaversity vibe – campfires, 4×4 adventures, and non-stop fun.


Join the Tribe – Membership

Become part of the family with our affordable annual membership:

  • Anual Club Membership – R1,000


Benefits include:

  • Free pool access anytime
  • Free or heavily discounted gear rentals
  • Discounts on all courses, trips, and shop purchases
  • Priority booking and members-only events


Ready to Dive In?

Whether you’re taking your first breath underwater or chasing your Instructor rating, Scubaversity is where it all happens.

Contact us todayWhatsApp the Dive Centre: 083 616 0466Mandy: 082 852 8253Dick: 082 410 9798

Visit us at 21 Chestnut Road, Tres Jolie, Roodepoortwww.scubaversity.co.za

Activities offered

PADI Scuba Diving, PADI Freediving, PADI Snorkelling, Conservation, PADI First Aid - EFR, PADI Purpose Built Facility

Conservation awards

Languages

English, Afrikaans

Hours
Mon:
Closed
Tue:
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wed:
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thu:
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Fri:
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat:
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Sun:
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

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Services

Air Fills, Nitrox, Equipment Sales, Scuba equipment rental, Freediving equipment rental, Conservation activities, Dive club, Travel, Other

Adaptive services

Facilities

Onsite training pool, Onsite classroom, Adaptive Services Facility, Air Conditioning, Wi-Fi (FREE), Retail Shop, Aquarium/Deep Pool, Food & Drinks, Parking, Other

Staff

54 PADI Instructors

EQUIPMENT RENTAL

Compass, BCD, Regulator, Dive Computer, Steel Cylinders, Large Cylinders (15L / 100 cu. ft.), Small Cylinders (10L / 71.2 cu. ft.)

EQUIPMENT SERVICE & REPAIR

Wet / Dry Suits, Gauges, Cylinders, Regulators, BCDs, Dive Computers

Payment methods

Bank / Debit Card, VISA, Mastercard, Discover, Cash (local currency)

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