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The full set of conditions and procedures for installing embedded generation systems in Swartland is available for download from the municipality’s website under Documents/SSEG or by contacting the municipality directly.
- Who it is for:
- anyone interested in installing an SSEG system, including customers, installers, and solar PV companies
- How to act on it:
- Visit www.swartland.org.za and navigate to Documents/SSEG, or contact the municipality via email at swartlandmun@swartland.org.za or phone at 022 487 9400.
Households and small businesses can apply to connect their small-scale embedded generation systems (up to 1 MVA) to the Swartland Municipality's electrical network. This includes solar PV systems, battery storage, and hybrid inverters operating in islanded mode, provided they meet technical and legal requirements.
- Who it is for:
- households, small businesses, property owners, sub-tenants, and complex residents
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application to the Swartland Municipality, Department of Electrical Engineering Services, including Annex B: New Owner/Account Holder Declaration and proof of qualified installer certification. Obtain building and planning approvals if required.
If a proposed embedded generation system exceeds cumulative capacity thresholds or affects shared LV feeders, a grid impact study may be required to assess the effect on the municipal network. This study must be conducted by a qualified third party and submitted as part of the application.
- Who it is for:
- applicants with larger or network-impacting SSEG systems
- How to act on it:
- Engage a qualified professional to conduct a grid impact study according to Annex A guidelines and submit the report to the Swartland Municipality for review.
Individuals who acquire ownership of an existing small-scale embedded generation system must complete and submit the New Owner/Account Holder Declaration form to update the municipal records and ensure continued compliance with connection rules.
- Who it is for:
- new owners or account holders of SSEG systems
- How to act on it:
- Download and complete Annex B: New Owner/Account Holder Declaration and submit it to the Swartland Municipality's Department of Electrical Engineering Services.
Customers in the Swartland Municipality area can apply to connect small-scale embedded generators (up to 1MVA) to the municipal electricity distribution network. Approval requires meeting technical standards, obtaining NERSA registration or an exemption letter, submitting an application, and receiving written consent from the Municipality before connection. The system must also be commissioned and signed off by authorised personnel.
- Who it is for:
- customers in the municipal distribution area wishing to install small-scale embedded generators
- How to act on it:
- Submit an application to the Municipal Manager, provide proof of NERSA registration or exemption, ensure technical compliance, and obtain written consent before connecting the generator.
A natural person with an approved embedded generator may apply to connect their generator to the Swartland Municipality's distribution network. The connection requires prior written consent from the Municipality, which will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The applicant must pass pre-commissioning tests and meet technical requirements. The connection is subject to a maximum output capacity specified on the Application Form.
- Who it is for:
- natural persons with approved embedded generators
- How to act on it:
- Submit an Application Form to Swartland Municipality and undergo pre-commissioning tests. Obtain written consent from the Municipality after compliance with technical requirements.
Customers who export electricity from their embedded generator to the Swartland Municipality distribution network may receive credit on their account based on the municipality’s annual embedded generation import/export tariff. No credit is given for energy not exported due to distribution network unavailability.
- Who it is for:
- natural persons with approved embedded generators exporting electricity
- How to act on it:
- Export electricity through a bi-directional meter at the point of common coupling; the municipality will credit the customer's account based on the annual tariff.
The customer must install and maintain a bi-directional meter at the point of common coupling, compliant with NRS097-2 and NRS057 standards, and approved by the Municipality. Any upgrades or amendments are at the customer’s cost.
- Who it is for:
- natural persons with approved embedded generators
- How to act on it:
- Install a bi-directional meter meeting NRS097-2 and NRS057 standards and obtain approval from Swartland Municipality.
This opportunity allows households, businesses, and installers to submit a completed Small-Scale Embedded Generation Commissioning Report to Swartland Municipality. It confirms that a solar or other embedded generation system meets national and municipal technical and safety standards before being connected to the grid.
- Who it is for:
- households, businesses, and installers with small-scale embedded generation systems
- How to act on it:
- Complete the report form with all required details, attach supporting documents, conduct required tests, and obtain sign-off from a qualified professional before submitting it to Swartland Municipality.
A permanent senior management position in the Financial Services Department of the Swartland Local Municipality, based in Malmesbury. The role involves overseeing electrical operations, maintenance, construction, design, planning, information management, strategic leadership, financial management, and human resources within the municipal context.
- Who it is for:
- qualified electrical engineers with postgraduate qualifications, at least seven years of relevant experience including two years at senior management level, and eligibility for registration with ECSA
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the official vacancy advertisement published by the Swartland Local Municipality
Residents, businesses, and property owners in Swartland Municipality can apply to connect an embedded generator (up to 1MVA) to the local electricity network. This includes solar, wind, hydro, and diesel generators that are used for self-consumption. Applicants must provide technical details, installer credentials, and comply with national standards like NRS097-2 and SANS wiring codes. If needed, the municipality may require a grid impact study, which the applicant will be asked to pay for after a quote is provided.
- Who it is for:
- residential, commercial, and industrial property owners in Swartland Municipality with embedded generators up to 1MVA
- How to act on it:
- Complete and submit the SWARTLAND MUNICIPALITY EMBEDDED GENERATOR APPLICATION FORM Final to the Department of Electrical Engineering Services at PEP Stores Building, 1st Floor, Corner Piet Retief / Hill Str, Malmesbury, 7299, or via email to SSEG@swartland.org.za
This opportunity allows individuals or businesses to apply for a new electricity supply connection through the Swartland Local Municipality. The applicant must complete the form with personal details, premises information, and installation data, and submit it along with supporting documents. The process includes payment of fees such as a services deposit, connection fee, and other applicable charges. All electrical meters remain the property of the municipality.
- Who it is for:
- individuals or businesses seeking new electricity supply in Swartland, especially new house owners in MBY
- How to act on it:
- Complete and submit the Application Form for Supply of Electricity to the Department of Electrical Engineering Services at Swartland Local Municipality