A foremost South African manufacturer of power cables since 1946, Aberdare Cables has once again broken the mould by establishing a dedicated Engineering division that will focus on EPCM projects.
The division was purposefully designed to present clients with a turnkey solution for niche engineering requirements.
The Aberdare Engineering team has an uncompromising approach to quality and integrity and follows meticulous processes to design, procure, construct and manage turnkey solutions throughout the African continent.
Aberdare Engineering specialist capability includes on-site assessment of cable and circuit quality through the use of industry standard testing equipment, and processes.
Apart from conducting over voltage cable testing, it is also critical to ensure cable installations that will last. To this end, our technical team is equipped to conduct Tan Delta and Partial Discharge tests for baseline comparison. These tests also from part of the SANS 10198 Part 13 requirement for all installations of MV cables.
As a complete cabling solution offering, Aberdare Engineering division is able to compliment your needs with a comprehensive range of cable accessories for XPLE, PILE and Rubber Training cables up to 33kV.
Engineering and Technical Services of the HIGHEST Local and International Standards.
The Aberdare Engineering Division and the Technical Helpdesk offers specialist cabling services to help ensure correct selection of products, optimal operations and minimal downtime for its clients. All services are aligned to meet and exceed the specifications of the local South African Bureau of Standards (SABS).
Jointing and terminating of cables will only be done by skilled jointers who are trained and declared competent.
Aberdare Cables was established in 1946 and is a leading South African leading cable manufacturer. Aberdare Cables has 3 manufacturing sites in South Africa, with Customer Service Centres in each province and in Maputo.
The company employs 1500 people and currently holds a Level 1 BBBEE status, with a make-up of 55% Black ownership and 30% Black Women Owned.
In 2016, Aberdare Cables was acquired by a Chinese cable manufacturer, Hengtong. The Hengtong group operates in 120 countries, has 9 overseas manufacturing bases and owns 5 brands, including Aberdare.
Group Operations Centre:
1 Corobrik Street, Meadowdale, Germiston, 1614