Best Tablet Stands for Point-of-Sale in South Africa (2026 Guide)
South African retailers are moving fast to tablet-based point-of-sale (POS) systems – but an unsecured tablet on the counter is a theft risk and slows your team down. The right tablet stand keeps your device locked down, easy to use and professional at the checkout.
Avansa specialises in anti-theft tablet stands and kiosks for African businesses. With 600+ product reviews across our range and an average rating of 4.8 / 5 from 90+ independent Google reviews, we help retailers, fuel stations and hospitality businesses secure their POS tablets and keep queues moving. ⭐
Why POS tablet stands matter in South African stores
- Reduce theft and tampering – lockable enclosures and bolted bases keep tablets where they belong.
- Speed up each transaction – staff always find the screen in the same place with the right tilt and angle.
- Improve customer trust – a neat, professional POS setup looks more secure than a loose tablet on the counter.
- Protect hardware investment – avoid cracked screens and accidental drops in busy queues.
- Support modern POS apps – pair your tablet with card machines, scanners and printers in a clean, organised way.
Main types of tablet stands for POS
1. Lockable countertop tablet stands
Countertop stands like the Avansa ExecuMount 3400 are designed to sit securely on your checkout counter. They use a locking enclosure to protect the tablet, with the base screwed or bolted down. These are ideal for:
- Retail tills and service counters
- Back-office cash desks and customer service points
- High-risk environments where tablets must not walk out the door
Look for features such as tilt adjustment, screen rotation, hidden cable routing and secure lock-and-key or combination locking.
2. Swivel and tilt POS tablet stands
Swivel stands allow staff to spin the tablet towards the customer for PIN entry or digital signatures, then back again. Our VersaMount and CoreMount style stands are popular with:
- Quick-service restaurants and cafés
- Fashion and speciality retail
- Counter-top service environments where customer interaction is constant
A 180° or 360° swivel, plus adjustable tilt, gives a smooth, user-friendly experience at the till.
3. Floor-standing tablet kiosks
Floor stands and kiosks are perfect when the tablet needs to live away from the main counter. They work well for:
- Queue-busting checkouts and self-service points
- Loyalty programme sign-ups
- Click-and-collect and returns stations
A lockable enclosure on a weighted or bolted base keeps the tablet secure, while cable management keeps everything neat in busy areas.
4. Wall-mounted tablet brackets
Wall mounts keep your tablet off the counter entirely, ideal for tight spaces or where staff need hands-free access. They are often used:
- Next to existing card machines in narrow checkout lanes
- In stock rooms and offices as shared workstations
- In back-of-house areas to display dashboards and checklists
How to choose the right POS tablet stand
- Confirm your tablet model and size – iPad, Samsung, Android, Windows, and screen size in inches.
- Decide where it will live – counter, floor, or wall, and whether it must be bolted down.
- Assess risk level – how likely is theft or tampering at that point?
- Check movement needs – fixed, tilt only, or full swivel towards customers.
- List accessories – card machine, receipt printer, barcode scanner, cash drawer, power and data cabling.
- Plan for growth – will you roll this out to multiple stores or lanes later?
If you are unsure, our team can recommend the best stand or kiosk based on your tablet, POS software and store layout.
Independent feedback from South African businesses
Avansa is trusted by retailers, fuel stations, restaurants and cash-intensive businesses across South Africa. Our independent Google Reviews and on-site product reviews highlight three consistent themes: secure mounting, easy daily use and local support.
What South African businesses say about our tablet stands:
“Our front counters finally look professional and organised. The lockable stands keep the tablets safe, and the swivel makes it easy to turn the screen to customers at checkout.”
– Retail Operations Manager, Gauteng
“Installation took less than an hour across all lanes. Staff picked it up quickly and we have had no theft or tampering incidents since putting in the new mounts.”
– Fuel Station Owner, Western Cape
“The hardware quality is solid and the local team is responsive. When we opened new sites, Avansa matched the right stands to our tablet models and POS system without any hassle.”
– National Franchise Director, South Africa
Combined with our 4.8 / 5 Google rating from South African businesses and hundreds of on-site product reviews, these testimonials show how seriously we take transactional security and long-term support.
Where Avansa fits into your POS setup
Whether you are upgrading a single till or rolling out tablet POS to dozens of branches, Avansa can supply:
- Lockable, anti-theft tablet stands for busy counters
- Floor-standing kiosks for self-service and queue-busting
- Wall-mounted brackets for tight spaces
- Compatible stands for major POS tablets and apps used in South Africa
Our specialists work with retailers, fuel stations, restaurants, QSR chains and multi-site enterprises across Southern Africa to design practical, secure tablet mounting solutions.
Next steps: get the right tablet stand for your POS
Ready to secure your POS tablets and create a more professional checkout experience? Here is how to get started:
- Browse our full range of tablet kiosks and POS stands here: Tablet Kiosks for African Business.
- Send us your tablet model, POS software and store layout for a tailored recommendation.
- Request a quote for rollouts across multiple lanes, branches or countries.
Need help choosing? Our team can guide you to the best stand for your environment, budget and risk profile – from single-store setups to national rollouts. 💼
