About Us
Sigmatics is Africa’s regulatory approvals, homologation, and product certification partner for the ICT sector.
About Sigmatics
Founded in 2004, Sigmatics has become one of Sub-Saharan Africa's leading providers of regulatory compliance, homologation, certification, and type approval services for the electronics industry. For more than two decades, we have helped global and local organisations navigate complex regulatory requirements, enabling compliant products to reach African markets efficiently and with confidence.
Our multidisciplinary team of experienced engineers and regulatory specialists combines technical expertise with in-depth knowledge of regional regulatory frameworks. We manage the complete compliance journey—from technical documentation and testing coordination to regulatory approvals and ongoing market surveillance—providing a seamless, end-to-end service for our clients.
While our roots are firmly established in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, Sigmatics today supports the broader electronics industry, including telecommunications equipment, consumer electronics, information technology, electrical appliances, industrial electronics, renewable energy systems, IoT devices, medical technologies, and other emerging electronic products.
We understand that bringing innovative products to market requires more than technical excellence—it demands a trusted partner who can simplify regulatory complexity. By managing approvals across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, we enable our clients to focus on innovation, manufacturing, sales, and business growth while we take care of the regulatory landscape.
Our commitment to technical excellence, responsive service, and regulatory integrity has earned the trust of numerous multinational corporations, global technology brands, and Fortune 500 companies. Whether supporting a single product launch or managing large-scale regional compliance programmes, we deliver practical, reliable solutions that accelerate market access and minimise regulatory risk.
Who We Work With
Sigmatics partners with organisations across the global electronics supply chain, including:
- Global and local manufacturers
- Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
- Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs)
- Importers and distributors
- Wholesalers and retailers
- Technology developers and innovators
- Telecommunications operators and solution providers
- Government regulators and regulatory authorities
- Accredited testing laboratories worldwide
- International standards organisations, including the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
For over 20 years, Sigmatics has built lasting relationships based on professionalism, technical expertise, and an unwavering commitment to helping our clients achieve successful market access throughout Africa.
Mission & Purpose
Integrity
Straight answers on what a product needs, even when that's not the quick answer.
Precision
Regulatory work has no room for "close enough" — we treat it that way.
Partnership
One point of contact across every market a client is shipping into.
How We Work
Consultation
We assess your product and target market to scope exactly what's required.
Submission
We prepare and lodge the application with the relevant regulator(s) on your behalf.
Approval
We manage queries and follow-ups until certification is issued.
Ongoing Support
Renewals, label compliance, and local representative duties as your product stays on the market.
Our Accreditation
Customer Reviews
“Sigmatics has provided us with very efficient regulatory services for type approval of the products when we launched our Wireless Portfolio of products in South Africa.”
“We have used Sigmatics since 2008 when we needed assistance for Homologation activities in Southern Africa. Sigmatics is a very efficient organization and they have worked with us on launching over 100 products in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zambia.”
“We have been involved with Sigmatics since 2018 when we were introducing our Mobile product range in South Africa. Sigmatics went out of their way to assist us with NRCS, ICASA, SITA process and we were able to build up a successful distribution business in Africa.”
“We have utilized Sigmatics for type approval services since 2012 when we were introducing our broadband range of USB Modems, MiFi Devices and Fixed Mobile Routers to the African market. Sigmatics assisted us to launch this range of products across the major LTE operators.”
“We have utilized Sigmatics for type approval services since 2015 when we were introducing our new products to the African market. Sigmatics went out of their way to assist us in this process with the regulators across Africa and we were able to successfully launch across Africa.”
Industry Partners
