Electrical Contractors in Namibia are regulated to ensure that only persons that have suitable qualifications and experience are allowed to wire premises that will be occupied by persons or animals. It is therefore of great importance to ensure that electrical contractors used for installation work within Oshakati and the areas we operate are registered with us, as well as the local Electrical Supply Authority, to ensure the work they do is according to SABS standards and is safe. OPE will also have inspectors that will check installations and may require modifications to ensure it complies to SABS standards for the Wiring of Premises. For a list of registered Contractor please contact the offices of OPE or see below document.

Application And Approval

Approval of electrical contractors to undertake work in Oshakati shall be done by OPE. Electrical contractors shall apply on the prescribed form to finish general details. The application will be accompanied by a trade diploma or similar and proof of having passed the SANS 10142-01 installation rules paper 1 & 2. A listing detailing the continuity tester and earth loop impedance tester + serial numbers. Requirement may be revised as directed by ECB.

Knowledge And Experience

All contractors must ensure their employees who worked in Oshakati possess the appropriate level of technical knowledge and experience to enable them to discharge their duties safely.

Compliance

Contractors who will be testing and inspecting, shall be in possession of testing compliance, and indicate tester name, model and serial numbers when applying for an electrical contractor license and yearly for renewal.