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Jacaranda Electrical Works

Hello, our hourly rate in Johannesburg is R 400 to R 800, and a double plug point is usually R 500 to R 800. Which rooms need work, and how many points are involved?

Table Bay Wiring Co

For a small distribution board with up to four circuits in Cape Town, we start from about R 1,000. Do you already have a Certificate of Compliance, or should we include one?

Indlovu Electrical Co.

Switch and socket work is usually quoted per point, at about R 750 on average, plus the Certificate of Compliance. Are you planning the work before winter, which starts in June?

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Electrical installation in South Africa

Electrical installation in South Africa usually costs R 400 to R 800 an hour for an electrician, and a metro call-out fee is roughly R 350 to R 950. A Certificate of Compliance is issued once the finished work passes inspection. Describe the job on BlaBlaPrice to get current offers from electricians in your city; the request is free.

Approximate prices in South Africa, November 2026 (sellers' websites)
JobApproximate price
Electrician, hourly rateR 400–R 800 per hour
Metro call-out feeR 350–R 950
Switch or socket pointabout R 750 per point on average
Double plug point, JohannesburgR 500–R 800
Certificate of Compliance, excluding remedial workR 850–R 2,500

Rules, certificates and licences

The Electrical Installation Regulations govern this work, and a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) records that an installation meets them. Its fee runs from about R 850 to R 2,500 before any remedial work, so ask whether your quote includes it. For single-phase work a wireman's licence needs five years of experience or a trade test certificate, and three-phase work needs a trade test certificate. Check the electrician's licence before you sign.

Season and climate

South Africa's seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. November falls just before summer, so a request sent now leaves time to compare offers and book the work before December. If a distribution board check is due, plan it before the June to August winter.

How it is priced and delivered

Electricians here quote per point for switches and sockets, at about R 750 each on average, and per board for consumer unit replacements. A small distribution board with up to four circuits starts from about R 1,000 on a residential job. Give cable runs and distances in metres, and name the city, because price guides quote Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town separately. Ask whether the quote includes materials and travel.

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Describe the work needed, the scope of work and the site address, plus the number of points or circuits involved. Add any materials you want supplied, the deadline and the experience you expect, such as a registered wireman. A budget in rand helps sellers answer quickly; if you are unsure, ask for a range.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. It reads your request, asks for missing details and checks sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers receive the request and reply in the chat with their own price and terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide whom to share them with. You can also send the request link to electricians you know. Start with the request form or read how it works.

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How much does an electrician charge per hour in South Africa?

Typical rates run from about R 400 to R 800 an hour, and a metro call-out fee is roughly R 350 to R 950. Switch and socket work averages about R 750 per point.

What is a Certificate of Compliance and what does it cost?

A Certificate of Compliance (CoC) is issued once the installation passes, and its fee is roughly R 850 to R 2,500 before any remedial work. Ask whether the quote includes it.

When is the best time to book electrical work?

November falls just before the December to February summer, so requesting quotes now leaves time to plan. Winter runs from June to August.

Can I compare electricians in Johannesburg or Cape Town without calling each one?

Yes. Describe the work on BlaBlaPrice. It checks sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa, and registered electricians reply in the chat while your contacts stay hidden.

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