General FAQs

How do I apply to become a Qualified Installer?

A Qualified Installer is a technically competent person who has been certified by MultiChoice to perform DStv Installations under the direction of an Accredited Installer. 

Qualified Installers are graded according to their skills level, this requires attending and passing a formal assessment examination. 

A successful candidate is then allowed to perform DStv installations for their applicable grade. 

To become qualified, an accredited installer must nominate and sponsor a person to attend one of the three (3) courses offered by MultiChoice. 

Aspirant Installers are then graded according to their skills level by attending and passing a formal assessment examination. 

Following the formal assessment is a practical competence evaluation, which is done by a Field Services Technician assessing the quality of the installation at a subscriber’s premises. 

The minimum requirement of a qualified installer are as follows: 

  • Persons 18 years and older; 
  • Proficient in English - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and written; 
  • Ability to work with power tools, heights, in-and-on roofs; 
  • Code EB Driver’s license; 
  • No Criminal Record; 
  • Not blacklisted by MultiChoice.