How to Become A DSTV Accredited Installer South Africa

An accredited Dstv installer is a person or business contracted by Multichoice to provide installation services to customers.

Below is How to Become A DSTV Accredited Installer South Africa

Want to become an Accredited Dstv Installer?

Here’s the definitive guide to applying for accreditation. You will receive necessary training to qualify:

But first, let’s discuss what it means to become an accredited Dstv installer.

An accredited Dstv installer is a person or business contracted by Multichoice to provide installation services to customers.

You’re a service provider for MultiChoice.

You will be legally tied by SLA contracts for a strong relationship with Multichoice Dstv. Your business will operate in designated areas of your choice – provincial or municipal.

Important notice: Multichoice will no longer issue new accreditations in Gauteng because the area has been identified as a saturated region.

You will get the necessary training and approval to be an accredited installer.

Once your business is active, you would expand your business by employing more people in your team.

Your employees will be referred to as “Qualified Dstv Installers”.

The two terms are widely confused with each other. A qualified installer is an employee or owner of an accredited installer.

Hope that makes sense and clears the air for you.

What you’ll need to apply

To qualify, you must be willing to operate the business in certain areas.

Download the application form to become an accredited Dstv installer.

Complete the form with your details. Ensure all items have been filled as this might delay the process. Once completed, email the application to installeradmin@multichoice.co.za and a consultant will contact you.

These installer training courses will prepare you with theoretical knowledge and empower you with practical skills.

Your business must have its own equipment and tools to render installation services.

You need to complete a minimum of 5 Dstv installations to become accredited.

Dstv Installation price

Dstv installation doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.

It’ll cost you around R599.00 for a basic compact decoder installation and about R1999.00 for Dstv Explora.

Retail stores often offer free installation when you the decoder with them.

How do I register as a DStv installer in South Africa?

Download the application form to become an accredited Dstv installer. Complete the form with your details. Ensure all items have been filled as this might delay the process. Once completed, email the application to [email protected] and a consultant will contact you.

How do I become an accredited installer in South Africa ?

Employ at least one staff member per team, who has completed the MultiChoice Level 1 Basic training;
Possess (own) installation equipment and tools to perform dish installations and signal

How do I become a MultiChoice sub agent?

Steps to register as agent

Download the registration form from DSTV website.

Fill out the form and send it to the company e-mail shown on that link. The training requirements of the company, however, involve the payment of a franchise fee to the company.

How long does DStv installation take in South Africa ?

If the installation is to a single point, the DSTV installation will take up to an hour. When it comes to DSTV installation with ExtraView (Linking Up To 3 Single View HD or Xplora Decoders to one subscription) it takes about 2 hours to complete.

Are DStv installers working during lockdown?

DStv is considered an essential service which means our Call Centres and Walk-in Centres, and accredited installers will be here for you during lockdown to ensure you remain watching. We have put precautionary measures in place to protect our staff to minimize contact and travel risks.

Can I swap my DStv decoder in South Africa ?

You will keep accessing DStv for as long as your older Single View decoder is still working. You can, however, trade-in your active Single View decoder at any of our service centres or agencies for a brand new DStv HD Decoder for only R349.

Can you get DStv without a decoder in South Africa ?

DStv has launched a standalone streaming service where customers can subscribe and watch all channels via the DStv app, without a decoder or satellite connection. DStv streaming allows customers to choose any one of its residential packages.

Can I put my DStv smart card in another decoder?

You will need to contact the MultiChoice Call Centre to have your smart card force-married to the decoder you want to use. The owner of that decoder will not be able to use their smart card until they contact the MultiChoice call centre to override your smart card’s marriage to their decoder.