At Netgen, we take our corporate social responsibility seriously and actively engage in various Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives. Our team endeavours to foster a culture of inclusivity and equal opportunities, raising awareness of critical issues such as psychological well-being and work-life balance.
Guided by our core values, we strive to make a meaningful impact on our clients, employees and the communities in which we operate.
Work-life balance
Our hybrid model of remote work and office days helps our employees to strike a healthy and positive work-life balance. In order to keep things running smoothly and to ensure our employees feel supported physically, mentally and emotionally, our management and HR teams maintain open communication. This hybrid model also helps us to reduce our environmental impact by minimising travel – a nice side benefit.
Education and knowledge sharing
Over the past three years, Netgen has welcomed 15 interns, many of whom have transitioned into full-time roles within the company. We believe that one of the most meaningful ways we can contribute to society in South Africa is by empowering young, talented individuals with the training, skills, and expertise needed to build successful careers in software development through mentorship and hands-on experience.
Corporate Social Investment – making an impact
Our goal is to go beyond serving our customers and creating high-quality job opportunities. We believe in making a positive impact on the world, which is why we actively support and promote meaningful initiatives.
Supporting the arts
The arts are a vital part of what makes our society and culture worthwhile. This is why the company has become regular supporters of the theatre world. The directors will often organise trips to the theatre for staff members to watch and support local productions.
In 2024, Netgen started actively sponsoring events and productions as part of its corporate social investment initiatives. The first was Mr Gay World and more recently, the new Paul Slabolepszy play, Bitter Winter, in 2025.
Mandela Day
Mandela Day is a massive and important part of the South African landscape. A day where people around the world are encouraged to give back, just for 67 minutes. Netgen has proudly supported this initiative through donation drives within the company. Netgen employees have generously donated time, funds and food to animal shelters each year. Recipients of these drives include TEARS and Tom Ro Haven.
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Giving back is part of what we do, whether it’s helping young developers get started, supporting the arts, or finding ways to make a difference in our communities.