Founded as Hermanus Trading and Electrical by Peter Vermaak in 2012. After decade long careers in commercial diving offshore, Duncan and Shaun joined Peter in 2018 and 2019 respectively. Serving their appreticeships under Peter’s extensive guidance and mentoring, the business quickly grew. Solar and inverter installations became a substantial part of the business from 2021 onwards. The beginning of 2023 marked Peter’s semi-retirement from the operational side of the business leaving Duncan and Shaun to take the reigns.

Peter remains the responsible person for the business with an IE wiremans licence. Duncan and Shaun have both obtained their single phase tester wiremans licences and are currently studying towards their IE licences.

DUNCAN

DIRECTOR

I grew up in the KZN midlands area and found myself in the Overberg region in 2018 after a career in the Oil & Gas industry. I am a red seal qualified Electrician and I have obtained my single phase wireman’s licence. I have a passion for keeping up with the latest in renewable technologies. The Overberg region has a great variety of electrical work that ensures the working environment is always changing and exciting as well and an amazing place to live. I enjoy spending time outdoors and keeping active with my dogs.

SHAUN

DIRECTOR

I grew up in a small town outside Durban, KZN. I’m married and have two sons. After school I became a commercial diver and subsea inspection engineer. My offshore career ended in 2019 when I became a full time apprentice electrician. I am a red seal qualified Electrician and I have obtained my single phase wireman’s licence. I thrive on maintaining a very high work standard and exceeding client expectations. My hobbies include riding motorbikes and trail running.

PETER

FOUNDING MEMBER

I served my apprenticeship as an electrician with the Chamber of Mines on the coalfields. Soon after qualifying as a red seal electrician, I passed my wireman’s license and joined Eskom’s Natal undertaking. In 1993 I completed a B.Comm degree and soon thereafter left Eskom. I subsequently owned 2 electrical busniness’ both in Hillcrest KZN and Hermanus. I am currently semi-retired, working part-time as a licensed, registered electrician. I enjoy fishing and taking my dog for walks on Grotto beach.

Our Industry Affiliations

We pride ourselves on being up to date and in conformance with the most current electrical and solar standards.

Our Preferred Brands

We strive to use the best quality products on the market and have chosen to partner exclusively with Victron Energy. We currently have over 200 Victron inverter installations in service. Where possible we actively promote the use of proudly South African battery manufacturers such as Freedom Won and Solar MD.