IBG
Communica

53 Landmarks Avenue, Samrand, Centurion

tel:  
+27 12 657 3500
cell:  
+27 79 696 4002
email:  
sales@communica.co.za
url:  
www.communica.co.za

Core business offering: Importer, wholesale distributor, B2B and retail supplier of consumer and industrial electronic components, IoT, cables, connectors, enclosures, relays, switches, semiconductors, test and measurement instruments, tools and production equipment, solar, inverters and batteries.


Dalwai, Bashier
Joint Manager - Cape Town
bashierd@communica.co.za
Hassim, Mohammed
Director
mohammedh@communica.co.za
Hoossen, Sourah
Joint Manager - Cape Town
sourahh@communica.co.za
Khan, Afzal
Retail Manager - Samrand
afzalk@communica.co.za
Shaboddin, Shabier
Managing Director
shabiers@communica.co.za
Shaboddin, Ziyaad
Group Executive Officer
ziyaads@communica.co.za
Waja, Farhana
Retail Manager - Pretoria
salespt@communica.co.za
2E Mechatronic
(Sole Agency)
Accord
(Shared Agency)
ACP
(Sole Agency)
Adafruit
(Sub Agency)
Aimo
(Shared Agency)
Amphenol
(Shared Agency)
Amphenol LTW
(Sole Agency)
Apem
(Shared Agency)
Apex Connectors
(Sole Agency)
APT
(Sub Agency)
ArcoElectric
(Shared Agency)
Arduino
(Shared Agency)
Asia Dragon Relay
(Sole Agency)
Audiowell
(Sole Agency)
Beagleboard
(Sub Agency)
Belden
(Shared Agency)
Binder Connector
(Sole Agency)
Bourns
(Sub Agency)
Canadian Solar
(Sub Agency)
Canal Switches
(Sole Agency)
CH Products
(Sole Agency)
Clearline
(Sub Agency)
Cnlinko
(Shared Agency)
Comtrol
(Shared Agency)
Conec
(Shared Agency)
Controlex
(Sole Agency)
Controllino
(Shared Agency)
Controlux
(Sole Agency)
Conxall
(Shared Agency)
Crabtree
(Sub Agency)
Crouzet
(Shared Agency)
Dagu Robot
(Sole Agency)
Dailywell
(Sole Agency)
DB Products
(Shared Agency)
Deca Switchlab
(Shared Agency)
DFRobot
(Shared Agency)
Diptronics
(Shared Agency)
Donau Tools
(Sole Agency)
Ecco
(Sub Agency)
eci
(Sole Agency)
Ecoflow
(Sub Agency)
Eddystone
(Sole Agency)
EMA Electronic
(Sole Agency)
Embest
(Sub Agency)
EPT Connectors
(Sole Agency)
Falcon Displays
(Sole Agency)
FCI
(Sub Agency)
Feller Engineering
(Sole Agency)
Figaro
(Sole Agency)
Fischer Electronik
(Shared Agency)
Fluke
(Sub Agency)
Franz Binder
(Sole Agency)
Fujisoku
(Sole Agency)
GJD Security
(Sole Agency)
G-Links
(Sole Agency)
GlobalSat WorldCom Corp
(Sole Agency)
Hammond
(Shared Agency)
Hampolt
(Sole Agency)
Harwin
(Sub Agency)
Highly Electric
(Shared Agency)
Hirschmann
(Shared Agency)
Ho Chien
(Sole Agency)
Hollyland
(Shared Agency)
Honeywell
(Sub Agency)
Hongbo
(Sole Agency)
Hongfa
(Shared Agency)
Hummel
(Sole Agency)
Huntec Connectivity
(Sole Agency)
iBase
(Sole Agency)
IMP
(Sub Agency)
Inalways
(Sole Agency)
Itead Studio
(Shared Agency)
ITW Pancon
(Sub Agency)
Japan Aviation Electronics
(Shared Agency)
Jetronic
(Sole Agency)
JinkoSolar
(Sub Agency)
Kamada Power
(Shared Agency)
Kemo
(Shared Agency)
Kingbright
(Sole Agency)
Kukdong Connectors
(Sole Agency)
Langir Switches
(Sole Agency)
Libelium
(Shared Agency)
Linksprite
(Sole Agency)
LS Technical
(Sole Agency)
LTW Connectors
(Sole Agency)
Lumberg Automation
(Shared Agency)
Major Tech
(Sub Agency)
Marvtech
(Sole Agency)
MCP Lab Electronics
(Shared Agency)
Meta Electronics Corp.
(Sole Agency)
Metz Connect
(Sole Agency)
Meyer Industrie-Electronic
(Sole Agency)
Monicon Instrument
(Sole Agency)
Mornsun
(Shared Agency)
MPE Garry
(Shared Agency)
Nanaboshi
(Shared Agency)
National Relays
(Sole Agency)
Navasolar
(Sub Agency)
Nenshi Communications
(Sole Agency)
Noyafa
(Shared Agency)
Onion
(Sole Agency)
Opimate
(Sub Agency)
Oukitel
(Sole Agency)
Oupiin
(Shared Agency)
Panasonic
(Sub Agency)
P-Duke
(Sole Agency)
Picaxe
(Sole Agency)
PLT Apex Connector
(Shared Agency)
Powermate Technology
(Sole Agency)
Preci Dip
(Shared Agency)
Premier Cable
(Sole Agency)
Proskit Tools
(Sole Agency)
Provertha Connectors
(Sole Agency)
Pycom
(Sole Agency)
Raspberry Pi
(Sub Agency)
Raychem RPG
(Sole Agency)
RBH Access Control
(Sole Agency)
Richbay
(Shared Agency)
Rolec Enclosures
(Sole Agency)
Ronan Engineering
(Sole Agency)
Sakae Tsushin Kogyo
(Sole Agency)
Salecom
(Shared Agency)
Schurter
(Shared Agency)
SCI Parts
(Sole Agency)
Shanghai MCP
(Shared Agency)
Sharp
(Sub Agency)
SKS Kontaktechnic
(Sole Agency)
Song Chuan
(Shared Agency)
Souriau
(Sub Agency)
Sparkfun
(Shared Agency)
Spectrol
(Shared Agency)
Spelsberg
(Shared Agency)
Spirig
(Shared Agency)
SRNE
(Shared Agency)
Sunsynk
(Sub Agency)
Suyin Corp.
(Shared Agency)
Switchcraft
(Sole Agency)
Tajimi Connectors
(Sole Agency)
TDK
(Sub Agency)
Teko Enclosures
(Sole Agency)
Thermometrics
(Shared Agency)
Top Tronic
(Sub Agency)
Towards Relays
(Sole Agency)
Toyoda Gosei
(Sole Agency)
Tronser
(Shared Agency)
Trumeter
(Shared Agency)
TWM Connectors
(Sole Agency)
USR
(Shared Agency)
Velleman
(Shared Agency)
Victron Energy
(Sub Agency)
Vishay Precision Group
(Sub Agency)
WAIN Electrical
(Sole Agency)
Wealth Metal
(Shared Agency)
Weipu Connectors
(Shared Agency)
Well Buying
(Sole Agency)
Weller
(Sub Agency)
WIHA Tools
(Sub Agency)
Wurth - Stelvio
(Sole Agency)
Wustlich Opto
(Sole Agency)
Xcelite
(Shared Agency)
XinNanTian Industry
(Shared Agency)
Xinya
(Shared Agency)
Yung Li
(Sole Agency)
Section - Computers & Software
-Computers
- desktop
- laptop
- servers
- tablet
- workstations
-Industrial computers
- Board level
- Compact, embeddable (PC/104, PCI, ISA bus) modules
- Flat-panel
- Pentium architecture
- Rackmount
- RISC architecture
- Wall mounted, embeddable
- x86
-Input devices
- Joysticks
- Keyboards
- Mice, trackerballs
- Network interfaces (see I/O table)
- Pens, wands
- Touchscreens
-PC function cards, modules
- I/O (analog/digital)
-Peripherals
- CRT/LCD terminals
- Monitors/display systems
- Printers
-Communication medium
- Copper
- Optical fibre
- Radio
-Communication standard
- Ethernet/IP
- Fieldbus
- Modbus
- RS232/485/422
-Mounting methods
- DIN rail
- Panel/rack mount modules
- Plug in cards
-Operating features
- Sealed units
-Signal modules
- Analog
- Digital
- Mixed
-Applications
- Data acquisition, analysis
-Network communications
- TCP/IP
Section - Data Acquisition & Remote Control
-Barcode systems
- Handheld
- Printers
-Ethernet-based systems
-PC based data acquisition
- automatic data acquisition
- data acquisition cards
- distributed data acquisition
- presentation/analysis software
-Portable data collection terminal
-Radio frequency tags
-Standalone data loggers
-Cable telemetry
- copper wire
- Ethernet LAN
- fibre-optic
-Remote sensing & control
- cable link
- cellular
Section - Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation
-Bench
- Oscilloscope
- Other
-Handheld/portable
- Multimeter
- Other
- Thermometer
-Education & training
- Computer-based
- Instructor-led
- Onsite
Section - Miscellaneous Hardware
-Power
- Armoured
- PVC
- Silicon
-Signal
- Armoured
- Coaxial
- Computer, LAN
- Flat, ribbon
- High temperature
- Multiwire
- Optical fibre
- Screened
- Single conductor panel wires
- Twisted pair
-Circular DIN, control
-Circular, mixed signal
-Circular, power
-Coaxial connectors
-D-subminiature
-Explosion proof
-Fieldbus interface
-Harsh environment
-High temperature
-I/O
-Optical fibre
-Rectangular, control, signal
-Rectangular, mixed signal
-Rectangular, power
-Termination tooling
-Thermocouple
-Watertight
-Batteries
- Primary
- Secondary (rechargeable)
-Battery chargers
-Solar energy converters
-Standby power generators
-Uninterruptible power supplies
-19" racking
-Boxes - electronics
- Metal construction
- Plastic construction
-Cabinets
- Explosion protected
- Free-standing
- Industrial computers
- Wall mount
-Desks, consoles, furniture
-EMC control
- Shielded enclosures
-Enclosures (special)
- Corrosion proof
- Environmentally protected
-Intercom systems (industrial)
-Pole mount accessories
-Pole mount accessories (stainless steel)
-Sub-rack systems
-Thermal control
- Fans, blowers
- Heatsinks
-Heavy duty power switching
-Reed relays
- Dry-contact
- Mercury-wetted
-Relays
- DIN-rail mount
- General purpose, control
- Plug-in
- Solid state (photo MOS)
- Solid state (zero-crossing)
- Time delay
-Switches
- Foot-operated
- Intrinsically safe
- Key-lock
- Magnetic
- Pushbutton-control
- Rocker
- Rotary selector
- Thumb-wheel encoded output
-Audible alarms
- Bells
- Horns, sirens
- Programmable voice annunciators
-CBE (circuit breakers for equipment)
-Emergency stop switches
-EMI suppression filters
- Power-line
- Signal line
-Fuses
- Fast-acting
- Normal
- Slow-blow
-Intrusion alarms
-Key-lock switches
-Light curtains
-Optical isolators
-Safety limit switches
-Smoke/fire detection
-Surge protection/suppression
- Gas discharge
- Lightning arrestors
- Varistor (MOV)
-Visible alarms
- Indicator lights
- Industrial beacons
- LED
- LED for traffic lights
-DIN rail-mount
-Fieldbus terminal blocks
-Fuse terminal blocks
-I/O system
-PLC interface
-Pluggable terminal blocks
-Screwed clamp
-Screwless spring cage
-Wire wrap
Section - Networks for Communication & Control
-ASI
-CANbus
-ControlNet
-DeviceNet
-EtherCat
-Ethernet
-Foundation Fieldbus
-Modbus
-Network analysers
- CANbus
- ControlNet
- Ethernet
- Modbus
- Profibus
- Profinet
- RS232/422/485
-Profibus
-Profinet
-Remote I/O
-RS232/422/485
-Wireless (for industrial application only)
-Antennas
- extension cables
- indoor
- outdoor
-Power supplies
- batteries
- solar
-Wireless gateways
-Wireless I/O networks
-Wireless serial port adaptor (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485) (aka modem)
-WiFi
- embedded modules
- embedded sensors
- gateways - Ethernet
- network storage devices
- printers - mobile
-WiFI
- serial port adaptor (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485) (aka modem)
-WiFi
- switch/controllers or routers
- WiFi PCIe/PCIe MC adaptor (aka modem)
- WiFi USB adaptor (aka modem)
-ZigBee PRO
- field devices - building automation
- field devices - health care
- field devices - home automation
- network devices
- smart energy devices
-ZigBee RF4CE
- input devices (mice, keyboards, touchpads, wands, etc)
-ZigBee
- field devices - building automation
- field devices - health care
- field devices - home automation
- network devices
- smart energy devices
Section - Process Control & Manufacturing Technologies
-Pipeline monitors
-Cybersecurity
-Industrial IT & networking
-Interoperability HW/SW
-M2M communication
-Smart sensors
-Specialist consulting services
-Wireless network/service providers
-Networking organisation
- Host-to-PLC link
- PLC-to-PLC
- Remote I/O
-Networking
- Ethernet
- Fieldbus
- PLC-to-PLC
- Remote I/O
- RS232, RS422, RS485
-Differential pressure transducers
-Pressure switches
-Pressure-electrical transducers
-Capacitive
-Inductive
-Infrared
-Limit switch
-Photoelectric
-Ultrasonic
-Current
-Fibre-optic
-Flow
-Hall-effect
-Humidity
-Level
-Light intensity
-Moisture
-Vibration
-Infrared (IR) line scan
-IR non-contact
-IR thermal imaging
-Temperature switches
-Thermistors (PTC, NTC)
-Timers
- Analog
- Digital
- Panel mount
- Rail mount
Section - Test, Measurement & Calibration
-Clampmeters
-Insulation testers
-Logic probes/pulsers
-Mains power analysers
-Multimeters
-Ohmmeters
-Oscilloscopes
-Phase rotation
-Pipe & cable locators
-Scope & DMM combinations
News from Communica:
UV-resistant enclosures
September 2023, Enclosures, Cabling & Connectors, Communica

Hammond Manufacturing has a range of glass-reinforced polyester (GRP) enclosures which are lightweight, corrosion resistant, and also UV-resistant.

Industry news:
Expanding visibility in mining operations
August 2026, Sensors & Transducers, Editor's Choice, Emerson Automation Solutions

Advances in wireless communications, condition monitoring and sensing technologies are helping mining operators extend measurement into previously under-monitored areas, improving equipment reliability, process performance and water stewardship.

The engineer who listens before she leads
August 2026, News

Kristen Rossiter is the first female operations manager in the Western Cape at Associated Energy Services. SA Instrumentation & Control’s editor caught up with her to find out more about her career path as an engineer.

Why medical device leak testing matters for South Africa's MedTech future
August 2026, Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring, ATEQ South Africa

As South Africa works to grow local medical technology manufacturing, non-destructive leak and flow testing is becoming a strategic quality assurance tool, helping manufacturers verify device integrity, meet regulatory requirements and improve production efficiency.

The gender gap in South Africa’s engineering sector
August 2026, News, Editor's Choice

With women making up just 16% of registered engineering professionals in South Africa, AvenirHoldings CEO, Tshidi Mndzebele, is calling on women engineers and graduates to pursue formal professional registration as a key step to unlocking career growth and industry leadership.

SF6-free switchgear brings digital intelligence to mining
August 2026, Electrical Power & Protection, Schneider Electric South Africa

Combining pure-air switchgear with embedded digital intelligence helps mines cut greenhouse gas emissions, improve safety and meet sustainability targets while enabling real-time visibility into critical electrical assets.

A software-based controller for the industrial future
August 2026, IT in Manufacturing, Phoenix Contact

With Virtual PLCnext Control, Phoenix Contact is launching a software-based controller solution that enables flexible automation functions in virtualised IT environments.

Decoupling software from hardware for future-proofed process automation
August 2026, IT in Manufacturing, Schneider Electric South Africa

Schneider Electric explains why decoupling software from control hardware helps industrial operations modernise without disrupting production or replacing existing infrastructure.

Inductive ring sensors monitor material flow in feeding technology
August 2026, Level Measurement & Control, ifm - South Africa

Inductive ring sensors detect metallic parts moving through tubes at up to 35 m/s, whatever their size, enabling precise counting, flow control and reliable detection of blockages or misfeeds.

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