5 Best Lighting Installers in Johannesburg (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A flickering circuit or a chandelier that needs proper wiring isn't a job for guesswork, and lighting installers in Johannesburg range from full-service electricians to specialist lighting stores. Review counts on this list stretch from 42 up to 259, and ratings run from 4.2 to a near-perfect 5.0, the widest gap on this page, so it pays to check who actually wires a fixture versus who just sells one.

Short answer: Smart Life Lighting & Electrical leads with a 4.9 rating across 259 reviews, the largest review base of any business on this list and a mix of retail and lighting contractor work. For actual wiring and installation rather than fixture shopping, Mawisha Electrical matches that 4.9 across 112 reviews and is a 24/7 qualified electrician issuing Certificates of Compliance. Expect most jobs here to run on a quote basis rather than a fixed price.

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Johannesburg's Top Lighting Pros, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Smart Life Lighting & Electrical	4.9 ★	259	Lighting retail + installation	View ›
2	Mawisha Electrical (Three & Single Phase COC) 24/7 Qualified Electricians	4.9 ★	112	Licensed electrical installation	View ›
3	Mr. Smart Lighting Company	5.0 ★	75	DIY lighting purchases	View ›
4	Mohammed's Discount Lighting	4.2 ★	135	Wholesale lighting brands	View ›
5	Adam Electrical Services	4.4 ★	42	Solar & floodlight installation	View ›

5 Best Lighting Installers in Johannesburg (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Smart Life Lighting & Electrical

4.9259 Google reviews

Smart Life Lighting & Electrical runs a lighting and electrical supply store in Amalgam that also does lighting contractor work, stocking everything from LED downlights and chandeliers to solar outdoor lighting and neon strip lights. The business positions itself as a lowest-price online lighting retailer, and reviewers describe staff who help match products to a specific room or project rather than just ringing up a sale.

What people praise

Largest review base on this list at 259 reviews with a 4.9 average
Staff described as knowledgeable and willing to walk through options over WhatsApp
Wide product range covering indoor, outdoor, and solar lighting
Fast, reliable delivery reported by multiple reviewers

Worth knowing

Primarily a retail and supply operation, so full installation may need a separate electrician

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume259 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: It ranks first on sheer volume and consistency. 259 reviews holding a 4.9 is hard to beat, though it's worth confirming upfront whether you need product, installation, or both.

Website +27616419594 Directions

128 Industrial Rd, Amalgam, Johannesburg, 2092

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Mawisha Electrical (Three & Single Phase COC) 24/7 Qualified Electricians

4.9112 Google reviews

Mawisha Electrical is a 24/7 electrical installation service offering three-phase and single-phase Certificates of Compliance across Johannesburg. Reviewers repeatedly describe fast callouts, sometimes within an hour, and work ranging from minor repairs and CoC issuance to full solar system installations.

What people praise

Available 24/7 with reviewers citing genuinely fast response times
Issues Certificates of Compliance, useful for property sales or insurance
Handles both routine electrical work and larger solar installations
Described as thorough and communicative by several reviewers

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume112 · 85th

Confidencemoderate

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

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Our take: For anyone who needs an actual licensed electrician rather than a lighting retailer, this is the strongest pick on the list: a 4.9 average across 112 reviews with no meaningful complaints on record.

Website +27735550037 Directions

11 Orchard Rd, Bramley View, Johannesburg, 2090

#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Mr. Smart Lighting Company

5.075 Google reviews

Mr. Smart Lighting Company is a lighting store in Auckland Park selling LED fixtures, industrial and commercial floodlights, and pendant lighting, positioned around energy-efficient LED products. The team is described by reviewers as hands-on with customers who aren't sure what they need, testing lights before purchase and explaining how fittings connect.

What people praise

Staff walk customers through correct product choice before they buy
Reviewers highlight fair prices and bulk discounts
Products tested in-store before customers leave
Perfect 5.0 average, though on a smaller review base

Worth knowing

Can be difficult to find for in-store collection, per at least one reviewer
Retail-focused, so wiring and installation still need a separate electrician

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating5 / 5

Review volume75 · 79th

Confidenceearly

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: A perfect rating is notable, but with 75 reviews against Smart Life's 259, we rank it third on volume even though the satisfaction is just as strong.

Website +27665281732 Directions

DB2, 3, The Media Mill, Quince St, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, 2092

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Mohammed's Discount Lighting

4.2135 Google reviews

Mohammed's Discount Lighting is a long-running wholesale lighting store in Amalgam stocking brand names like K.light, Radiant, Brightstar, Eurolux, and Legrand. It's built a large customer base over the years, with some reviewers describing decade-long relationships buying downlights, pendants, and chandeliers for home renovations.

What people praise

Broad selection of recognized lighting brands under one roof
Long-time customers describe consistently fair prices
Free shipping offered on larger orders
Reviewers highlight quick replacement of faulty products

Worth knowing

Rating is more mixed than others here, with some reviewers citing curt or unhelpful service from ownership
Product knowledge sometimes described as inconsistent between staff

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.2 / 5

Review volume135 · 91st

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown57% 5-star

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Our take: It ranks fourth on a lower five-star share than the rest of the field, 57% versus 90%-plus elsewhere, an honest reflection of a wider spread of experiences even with strong review volume.

Website +27118301700 Directions

10 Snell St, Amalgam, Johannesburg, 2092

#5🕑 Open 7 days

Adam Electrical Services

4.442 Google reviews

Adam Electrical Services is a Johannesburg South electrician specializing in solar energy systems alongside general electrical and floodlight installation work. Reviewers describe same-day callouts and jobs like full solar upgrades completed within days, plus attention to compliance details like DB board organization after a job wraps.

What people praise

Reviewers report fast response, sometimes within the hour of a call
Solar installations described as competitively priced and completed quickly
Goes beyond the immediate job; one reviewer noted DB board compliance work done unprompted

Worth knowing

One reviewer described unresponsiveness and missed follow-up after a job
Smallest review base on this list at 42, so the track record is thinner than the others

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume42 · 74th

Confidenceearly

Recency9 months ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown79% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks fifth mainly on review volume; the feedback that exists is strong, but there's less of it to weigh than the businesses ahead, and the one negative review is worth asking about directly.

+27768021369 Directions

185 Prairie St, Rosettenville, Johannesburg South, 2190

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How we scored Johannesburg’s lighting pros

Rating is the live Google average, review volume shows how many customers actually left feedback, confidence weighs the rating against that volume so a handful of five-star reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds, and recency checks how current the feedback still is. Nobody paid to move up this list; the ranking comes straight from those numbers.

How much does lighting installation cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

Cost depends heavily on whether you’re buying fixtures, paying for installation labor, or both, plus whether the job needs a Certificate of Compliance. Wiring complexity, ceiling type, and how many points need to be run all move the price more than any single business’s rate card. We didn’t find a source we trust enough to publish specific rand figures for this city and service, so get a written quote from at least two electricians before booking.

Covering Johannesburg and surrounds

These businesses cover ground from Amalgam and Auckland Park in the northern suburbs down to Johannesburg South and Bramley View, and most electricians on this list travel across the greater Johannesburg metro for a callout. If you’re searching for a lighting installer near me in Johannesburg, an electrician with 24/7 availability like Mawisha is the safer default for anything involving actual wiring rather than a fixture purchase.

What to ask before you hire a lighting installer

Are you a registered electrician who can issue a Certificate of Compliance?
Is the quote for product only, labor only, or both?
How soon can you get someone out for a callout, and is there an after-hours rate?
What warranty applies to the fixtures versus the installation work itself?
Can you handle solar-integrated lighting if I’m planning that down the line?
What happens if a fitting fails shortly after installation?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these five businesses?

We pulled every lighting store, lighting contractor, and electrician with a strong Google presence in Johannesburg, then ranked by rating, review volume, and how recent the feedback is. No paid inclusion.

How often is this list updated?

We last verified these ratings in July 2026 and recheck the list periodically as reviews and scores shift.

What’s the difference between a lighting store and an electrician on this list?

Lighting stores like Smart Life and Mr. Smart primarily sell fixtures, sometimes with contractor services attached; electricians like Mawisha and Adam Electrical do the wiring and installation work itself. Confirm which you need before you call.

Do I need a Certificate of Compliance for lighting work in South Africa?

For most electrical installation work, yes. Ask any electrician on this list whether a CoC is included before the job starts.

The bottom line

If you need actual electrical work done, not just fixtures bought, Mawisha Electrical’s 24/7 availability and clean 4.9 record make it the safest call. If you’re shopping for the lights themselves first, Smart Life Lighting & Electrical has the deepest track record of the retailers here. Either way, confirm CoC coverage before anyone touches your wiring.

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