5 Best Electricians in Johannesburg (2026)

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

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

Load shedding schedules have made Johannesburg homeowners fluent in inverter talk, and getting a Certificate of Compliance signed off correctly matters as much as the wiring itself. Among the electricians in Johannesburg below, review counts run from 47 up to 153, and one holds a perfect 5.0 rating, so volume is worth weighing alongside the stars.

Short answer: The top-rated electricians in Johannesburg on this page are Geex At Work (5.0 stars, 51 reviews) and Mawisha Electrical (4.9 stars, 112 reviews), both known for COC certificates and solar or inverter work. Citilec (4.5, 153 reviews) is actually an electrical wholesaler rather than an installer, worth knowing before you call.

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Electricians in Johannesburg, side by side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Mawisha Electrical (Three & Single Phase COC) 24/7 Qualified Electricians	4.9 ★	112	COC certificates, solar and inverter work	View ›
2	Citilec	4.5 ★	153	Electrical supplies and parts	View ›
3	Geex At Work (Pty) Ltd	5.0 ★	51	Multi-trade jobs including electrical	View ›
4	Gwasa Electrical	4.6 ★	47	Rewiring and rosebank-area jobs	View ›
5	JTrading Electrical Services	4.6 ★	47	Small jobs, solar add-ons	View ›

5 Best Electricians in Johannesburg (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

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

4.9112 Google reviews

Mawisha Electrical is a 24/7 electrical installation service covering three-phase and single-phase Certificate of Compliance work across Johannesburg. Reviewers regularly bring the company in for COC sign-off on property sales and rentals, as well as full solar system installs during outage periods. It's the most-reviewed electrician on this page.

What people praise

Fast, hassle-free Certificate of Compliance issuing
Same-day solar installs reported during power outages
Technicians explain the problem and options clearly
Responsive scheduling, often within a day or two of first contact

Worth knowing

One reviewer initially expected lower quotes before understanding the scope of work

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Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume112 · 91th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed electrician here and a strong first call for COC work or a solar install, especially if you need it done quickly.

Website +27735550037 Directions

11 Orchard Rd, Bramley View, Johannesburg, 2090

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Citilec

4.5153 Google reviews

Citilec is an electrical and lighting wholesaler with a branch network across Gauteng, selling cable, circuit breakers, switches, solar hardware, and lighting to trade professionals and the public. It is not an electrician or installation service, so it appears here as a supply option rather than a hire-a-technician option. Reviewers are mostly customers commenting on in-store service and delivery.

What people praise

Wide stock range across cable, breakers, and solar hardware
Competitive trade pricing on bulk orders
Free delivery on larger orders within Gauteng

Worth knowing

Not an electrical contractor, so it can't wire or repair anything itself
One long-time contractor customer flagged slower delivery turnaround recently
In-store service inconsistency noted by a couple of reviewers

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume153 · 97th

Confidencemoderate

Recency8 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown75% 5-star

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Our take: Worth knowing about if you or your electrician need parts, but this is a supplier, not someone to call for installation or repair work itself.

Website +27113342737 Directions

246 Main St, City and Suburban, Johannesburg, 2094

#3🕑 Open 4 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Geex At Work (Pty) Ltd

5.051 Google reviews

Geex At Work is a Johannesburg company offering electrical installation alongside welding, HVAC, gardening, and general property maintenance from one team. Reviewers describe garage door motors, gate fabrication, and electrical fault-finding all handled by the same crew, with a perfect rating across every review collected so far.

What people praise

Perfect rating across all reviews so far
Can bundle electrical work with welding, gates, or HVAC in one visit
Follows up a week later on completed jobs to confirm everything holds
Reasonable, clearly explained pricing

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than some others on this page, so the flawless record is still early
Electrical is one of several trades offered rather than the sole focus

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Rating5 / 5

Review volume51 · 78th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: A perfect score so far and useful if you want electrical work bundled with another job, though the smaller review count means it's still building a longer track record.

Website +27725431163 Directions

135 3rd Avenue, 5th St, Bezuidenhout Valley, Johannesburg, 2094

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Gwasa Electrical

4.647 Google reviews

Gwasa Electrical is a level 1 BBBEE electrical contractor established in 2014, registered with the Electrical Contractors Association of South Africa and authorised to issue Certificates of Compliance. It covers industrial, commercial, and domestic electrical work, and reviewers describe full house rewires as well as electric fence and outdoor lighting installs.

What people praise

Registered with ECA and authorised to issue COCs
Handles larger jobs like full-house rewiring
Reviewers describe a neat, thorough team that fixes incidental damage along the way
Quick turnaround on urgent COC requests, sometimes within two days

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the top names on this page
Most recent detailed review is from several months back

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume47 · 63th

Confidenceearly

Recency7 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown87% 5-star

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Our take: A properly accredited, established contractor that's a solid choice for a full rewire or a COC that needs to hold up to scrutiny.

Website +27822916191 Directions

2 Arnold Rd, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

JTrading Electrical Services

4.647 Google reviews

JTrading Electrical Services is a Lyndhurst-based electrician offering solar installation, electrical engineering, and motor repair work, reachable through its Facebook page rather than a standalone website. Recent reviews are short and positive on small jobs, but several detailed one-star reviews describe unresolved solar installation problems and disputes over responsiveness.

What people praise

Fast and well-priced on small, straightforward jobs
Positive recent reviews on outdoor lighting and alarm work

Worth knowing

Multiple detailed reviews describe solar installation issues that went unresolved for weeks
Owner responses to negative reviews include disputes that don't address the underlying complaint
No independent business website, only a Facebook page

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume47 · 63th

Confidenceearly

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown89% 5-star

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Our take: It ranks last on this page for a reason: the small-job reviews are positive, but the solar-specific complaints are detailed enough that we'd get a second opinion before committing to a larger installation here.

Website +27849728924 Directions

131 Morkel Rd, Lyndhurst, Johannesburg, 2192

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How we score these electricians

Rating is each business’s live Google star average. Review volume shows how many customers rated them, ranked against other Johannesburg electricians. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from 51 reviews carries less weight than a 4.9 from 112. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does an electrician cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

None of the businesses on this page publish a public price list, and electrical work varies widely by job type, from a COC inspection to a full rewire or solar install. Ask for a written, itemised quote before work starts, and confirm whether the COC certificate fee is included.

Serving Johannesburg and surrounds

The electricians above cover Johannesburg and nearby suburbs including Bramley, Rosebank, Lyndhurst, and the City and Suburban area. Searching for an electrician near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number so you can confirm coverage for your address.

What to ask before you hire an electrician

Are you registered with the Electrical Contractors Association and able to issue a Certificate of Compliance?
Is the COC certificate fee included in the quote?
What’s your rate for callout versus hourly labour?
Do you offer a warranty on the work and parts installed?
How soon can you get here for an urgent fault or outage?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these electricians?

We started from every electrician in Johannesburg with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score these electricians above.

Are these rankings paid?

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

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Is Citilec an electrician I can hire?

No. Citilec is an electrical and lighting wholesaler, meaning it sells cable, breakers, switches, and solar hardware rather than performing installation or repair work. It’s included here as a supply option, not a contractor to call for a job.

Can an electrician in Johannesburg issue a Certificate of Compliance?

Only an electrician registered with the Electrical Contractors Association of South Africa or an equivalent accredited body can legally issue a COC. Confirm this directly before hiring, especially if you need the certificate for a property sale.

The bottom line

Mawisha Electrical is the safe default given its review volume and fast COC turnaround, while Geex At Work is worth calling if you want electrical bundled with another trade. Whoever you pick, confirm COC accreditation and get the quote in writing first.

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