Certificates of Compliance
Full inspection, testing and a valid electrical CoC for property sales, transfers and insurance requirements.
Registered electrical contractor
Electrician in Cape Town
you can trust.
Your electrician in Cape Town — African Star Electrical — delivers safe, compliant electrical installations and repairs for homes, businesses and body corporates, backed by proper certification and a same-day response on emergencies.
- Certificates of Compliance
- Free, itemised quotes
- 24/7 emergency call-outs
Request a call-back
Tell us what you need — we'll come back to you with a quote.
QualifiedWireman's licence work
CertifiedCoC on completion
FastSame-day response
FairNo call-out surprises
What we do
Electrical services, done properly
From a tripping DB board to a full solar backup system — one team, one standard.
Fault Finding & Repairs
Tripping breakers, earth leakage faults, partial power loss or burning smells — traced, diagnosed and fixed.
DB Boards & Rewiring
New distribution boards, board upgrades, earth leakage installation, circuit labelling and full or partial rewires.
Lighting & Power Points
LED upgrades, downlights, outdoor and security lighting, extra plug points, isolators and dedicated circuits.
Solar, Inverters & Backup
Load-shedding solutions sized to your home or shop — inverter and battery installs, changeover switches and solar PV.
Prepaid Meters
Prepaid meter supply, installation and sub-metering for landlords, tenants, back rooms and rental units.
Geysers & Appliances
Geyser element and thermostat replacement, stove and oven connections, isolator repairs and appliance wiring.
Maintenance Contracts
Scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance for complexes, body corporates, shops and small factories.
24/7 Emergency Call-Outs
Power failure, sparking, flooding or a burnt board? Call us any hour — we prioritise safety-critical work.
Call 067 336 7400 →Why African Star
The Cape Town electrician you call back
Electrical work is either safe or it isn't. We don't cut corners on materials, testing or paperwork — and we explain exactly what we found, what we did and what it costs, in plain language.
- Compliant by default. Every installation is tested and signed off to SANS 10142-1 standards.
- Upfront pricing. You approve an itemised quote before we start. No surprise invoices.
- Local and reachable. Based in Hanover Park — we know the area and we answer the phone.
- Tidy workmanship. Neat routing, labelled circuits, and a clean site when we leave.
- Guaranteed work. Workmanship warranty on every job, plus full manufacturer warranties.
Selling or transferring a property?
You need a valid Electrical Certificate of Compliance. We inspect, repair what's needed and issue the CoC — usually within 48 hours.
How it works
Four steps, no guesswork
- 01
You call or message
Tell us the problem or the project. We'll ask a few questions to scope it properly.
- 02
We assess & quote
A site visit where needed, then a written, itemised quote — labour, materials and timing.
- 03
We do the work
Booked for a time that suits you, done neatly, tested properly and left clean.
- 04
You get the paperwork
Invoice, workmanship guarantee and, where applicable, your Certificate of Compliance.
Where we work
Serving Cape Town & the Cape Flats
Based in Hanover Park, working across the Southern Suburbs and greater Cape Town. Not on the list? Ask — we travel.
- Hanover Park
- Newfields
- Athlone
- Rylands
- Lansdowne
- Crawford
- Belgravia
- Gatesville
- Manenberg
- Heideveld
- Bonteheuwel
- Wynberg
- Claremont
- Rondebosch
- Grassy Park
- Mitchells Plain
- Ottery
- Kenilworth
- Plumstead
- Cape Town CBD
Get in touch
Let's sort your power out
Call for anything urgent. For quotes, send the details and we'll come back to you.
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Phone / WhatsApp067 336 7400
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HoursMon–Fri 07:30–17:00 · Sat 08:00–13:00
Emergency call-outs 24/7