Gauteng-wide
Electrical COC Certificate in Gauteng
Inspection, testing and certification by a registered person — across Johannesburg, Pretoria, Centurion, the East Rand, the West Rand and the Vaal.
Most people in Gauteng only think about a COC when a conveyancer asks for one, usually with a transfer date already fixed. We inspect quickly, tell you immediately what will not pass, and quote the repairs so the sale does not stall.
A Certificate of Compliance is not a formality — it is a statement, by a registered person, that your installation meets SANS 10142-1. That is why it cannot simply be bought, and why a cheap certificate issued without a proper inspection is worth nothing to you or your insurer.
Gauteng is not one market. A board change in a 1950s Kensington house, a tenant fit-out in Sandton and a motor fault in a Wadeville factory are three different jobs needing three different approaches. That is why we organise by area — so the person who arrives already knows what the properties around you are like.
What our electrical coc certificate service covers
Full installation inspection
A physical inspection of the DB board, earthing, bonding, circuits, points and fittings throughout the property.
Testing with calibrated instruments
Earth continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, earth fault loop impedance and earth leakage trip testing — recorded, not estimated.
Written report of defects
A plain list of what fails and why, with each item priced so you can decide what to fix and what to question.
Remedial repairs
We carry out the corrective work ourselves, so you are not chasing a second contractor against a transfer deadline.
Certificate issued by a registered person
A valid COC with the test results attached, issued only once the installation actually complies.
Supplementary COCs
Certification for alterations — new circuits, solar, inverters, cottages or board changes — added to an existing installation.
Landlord & rental certificates
Documentation for lease files and managing agents, with a copy kept on record.
Solar & inverter certification
Certification of embedded generation installations, including the documentation needed for SSEG registration.
How it works
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Book the inspection
Tell us your transfer or lease date and we work to it.
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Inspect & test
A full physical inspection plus instrument testing of the installation.
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Defect list & quote
A plain list of what fails, priced item by item. You decide what proceeds.
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Repair & certify
We do the remedial work and issue the certificate once the installation genuinely complies.
Where we provide electrical coc certificate
Choose your area for local detail, response times and the questions we get asked most there.
Johannesburg & Joburg North
Ekurhuleni (East Rand)
Tshwane (Pretoria & Centurion)
West Rand
Sedibeng (Vaal Triangle)
Common questions about electrical coc certificate
How long is an electrical COC valid in South Africa?
This is the most misunderstood rule in the industry. A COC remains valid for the life of the installation provided nothing has been altered or added. The two-year rule applies to property transfer: for a sale, the certificate may not be older than two years. It is not a certificate that expires and needs renewing every two years while you live in the house.
What happens if my installation fails the inspection?
You get a written list of the defects with a price against each one. Nothing is repaired without your go-ahead, and the certificate is only issued once the installation genuinely complies. We would rather lose a job than issue a certificate that is not true.
How quickly can you do a COC inspection in Gauteng?
Usually within a few working days, and sooner when a transfer date is under pressure. Call 084 412 1814 with your date and we will work to it.
Can I get a COC without an inspection?
No. Only a registered person may issue a Certificate of Compliance, and only after inspecting and testing the installation. Anyone offering a certificate over the phone or without attending the property is selling you a document that will not protect you.
Who pays for the COC when a property is sold?
By convention it is the seller, and most sale agreements say so — but check yours, because the wording varies. What is not negotiable is that the certificate has to reflect the true state of the installation.
Do I need a new COC after adding solar?
Yes. Solar is an alteration to the installation, so it requires certification, and you will need that certificate for SSEG registration and for your insurer.
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