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Hexing Electrical SA

Who We Are

About Hexing Electrical SA

The Southern African hub of Hexing Group, delivering smart metering and grid infrastructure solutions to utilities, municipalities, and the private sector.

Our Company

SA & SADC Hub

Hexing Electrical SA is the regional headquarters for Hexing Group's operations across South Africa and the Southern African Development Community.

Based at 82 Roan Crescent, Corporate Park North, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, Hexing Electrical SA serves as the primary channel for Hexing Group's smart metering, smart grid, and utility management technologies in the region. With regional offices in Durban and Cape Town, we provide nationwide coverage and rapid on-site support.

Our local team combines deep knowledge of the South African energy landscape with access to Hexing Group's global R&D capabilities and manufacturing scale, enabling us to deliver cost-effective, SABS-certified solutions that meet the unique requirements of African utilities.

Global Presence

Hexing Group

A publicly listed global leader in smart energy metering and grid solutions.

Hexing Group is a publicly listed company on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, employing over 8,000 people worldwide. With R&D centres, manufacturing facilities, and subsidiaries in more than 30 countries, Hexing has deployed over 200 million smart meters globally.

The Group's portfolio spans smart metering, distribution automation, energy storage, and renewable energy solutions through its family of brands including ZLink, LIVOLTEK, and Eletra.

Our Journey

Development & Milestones

Key moments in Hexing Electrical SA's growth across Southern Africa.

2005

Hexing Group enters the South African market

2010

Hexing Electrical SA (Pty) Ltd formally established

2013

SABS certification achieved for smart meter range

2015

Midrand head office and warehouse facility opens

2018

100,000th smart meter deployed in South Africa

2020

Expanded AMI and smart grid solution portfolio

2022

Regional expansion across SADC markets

2024

Next-generation NB-IoT metering platform launched

What Drives Us

Our Values

The principles that guide every project, partnership, and product we deliver.

Innovation

Continuous investment in R&D to deliver world-class smart metering and grid technology tailored for African markets.

Reliability

SABS-certified products and proven deployment track record across hundreds of utility projects in Southern Africa.

Partnership

Deep collaboration with municipalities, Eskom, and private utilities to ensure long-term project success and knowledge transfer.

Sustainability

Commitment to reducing non-revenue losses, improving energy efficiency, and supporting South Africa's clean energy transition.

Quality Assurance

Certifications & Compliance

Our products and operations meet the highest local and international standards.

SABS

South African Bureau of Standards certification for all locally deployed metering products.

STS

Standard Transfer Specification compliance for prepayment metering and vending interoperability.

IEC

International Electrotechnical Commission standards compliance across the full product range.

ISO 9001 & ISO 14001

Quality management and environmental management system certifications at manufacturing facilities.

BBBEE

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment compliance supporting transformation in South Africa.

Capabilities

Manufacturing & R&D

World-class manufacturing backed by continuous research and development investment.

Hexing Group operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with automated production lines capable of producing millions of smart meters annually. Our R&D centres invest significantly in next-generation metering, IoT communication, and grid intelligence technologies.

Locally, Hexing Electrical SA maintains a technical centre in Midrand for product localisation, testing, calibration, and repair services, ensuring rapid turnaround and compliance with SABS requirements.

Responsibility

ESG & Sustainability

Our commitment to environmental stewardship, social development, and good governance.

Hexing Electrical SA is committed to supporting South Africa's sustainable development goals. Our smart metering solutions directly contribute to reduced energy losses, improved grid efficiency, and better resource management for water and electricity utilities.

We actively invest in skills development, local job creation, and enterprise development through our BBBEE programme. Our environmental management practices across manufacturing and field operations are aligned with ISO 14001 standards.