Established 1996 Killarney Gardens, Cape Town
Commercial & Industrial Electrical Contractors

We power South Africa's retail & banking spaces.

For nearly 30 years, Data Electrical has delivered turnkey electrical installations, shopfitting, data cabling and backup power for the country's biggest retail and banking brands — on time, every time.

30yrsIn business
since 1996
20yrAverage
team tenure
6Countries
served abroad
Data Electrical technicians working at an electrical distribution board
30 years of experience, 1996–2026
Never a missed opening29 years of on-time delivery

Trusted by South Africa's leading retail & banking brands

NedbankEdgarsMAC CosmeticsDiorChanelTom FordNARSBobbi BrownDieselLEGOSkechersSportsmans WarehouseHi-TecMedirite
What we specialise in

Two markets. One dependable contractor.

From a flagship cosmetics counter to a bank's backup-power room, we handle the full electrical scope — designed, installed and certified.

Retail & ShopfittingMAC cosmetics retail store electrical fit-out

Retail spaces, ready for opening day

We deliver complete electrical fit-outs for shops, banks, shopping centres, office blocks and warehouses — new builds and revamps alike. Our teams work to tight retail deadlines so your store is trading on schedule.

  • Lighting & power layouts
  • HVAC & air-conditioning
  • Point of Sale (POS)
  • Audio-visual & signage
Backup Power & SolarUPS and battery backup power installation

Keep trading through every outage

Load-shedding shouldn't cost you a day's takings. We design and install backup-power systems — from a single UPS to full solar and generator setups — that keep tills, lighting and security running seamlessly.

  • Uninterruptible Power (UPS)
  • Inverters & batteries
  • Solar PV systems
  • Standby generators
Our services

Everything electrical, under one roof

Four divisions and one accountable team — new installations, data cabling, backup power and lighting maintenance.

Retail Electrical Fit-outs

Turnkey electrical for shops, banks, shopping centres and warehouses — new builds and revamps, ready for opening day.

  • Lighting & power layouts
  • HVAC, POS & signage
  • New installations & revamps

Data & Communication Cabling

Structured network cabling for robust, secure connectivity — plus upgrades, repairs and tidy cable management.

  • Network cabling
  • Upgrades & repairs
  • Cable management

Backup Power & Solar

Inverters, UPS, solar and generators — designed and installed to keep you trading through load-shedding and outages.

  • UPS & inverters
  • Solar PV systems
  • Standby generators

Shopfitting & Custom Projects

Bespoke electrical solutions that bring a store concept to life, with precision installation and multi-branch roll-outs.

  • Custom installations
  • Feature & display lighting
  • Multi-branch roll-outs

Maintenance & Repairs

Planned maintenance and fast fault-finding that keep your systems running safely and prevent costly downtime.

  • Routine inspections
  • Fault finding & repairs
  • Preventative maintenance

Safety Inspections & CoC

Thorough electrical safety inspections with a detailed report — and Certificates of Compliance for your property.

  • Wiring & DB checks
  • Compliance reporting
  • Certificate of Compliance
Selected work

Fit-outs for South Africa's best-known brands

A snapshot of retail fit-outs, backup-power installations and data infrastructure we've delivered across Southern Africa.

1996EstablishedNearly 30 years in business
29yrsOn-time deliveryNever missed a store opening
20yrAverage team tenureA close-knit, expert crew
6Countries servedAcross Southern Africa & islands
Why Data Electrical

Performance built on 30 years of trust

Since 1996 we've earned a reputation as a trusted leader in electrical contracting — excelling in both retail and private sectors with a family-like team that puts people first.

Integrity

We conduct every job with honesty and the highest ethical standards — no shortcuts.

Reliability

29 years of flawless on-time delivery — we've never missed a deadline or a store opening.

Safety First

Stringent protocols and detailed Health & Safety files on every project, every time.

Qualified Team

Experienced, certified electricians — many with us for two decades or more.

The Data Electrical team

“We excel in both retail and private sectors — prioritising the well-being of our people and our customers.”

— The Data Electrical family
Where we work

From Cape Town to the whole subcontinent

Headquartered in the Western Cape, we travel far and wide to deliver — and our portfolio reaches well beyond South Africa's borders.

Across South Africa

Cape Town & Western Cape Springbok George & the Garden Route Eastern Cape Northern Cape

Western Cape is home base; we regularly travel as far as Springbok and George, and extend to the Eastern & Northern Cape on request.

International projects

Namibia Zambia Botswana Angola Seychelles Mauritius

A track record of successful installations delivered across Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean islands.

Planning a store opening, revamp or power upgrade?

Talk to a contractor who has done it for 30 years — and never missed an opening.

Get in touch

Let's plan your next project

Tell us about your fit-out, revamp, cabling or backup-power project and we'll come back to you with a quote.

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