AI Integrated Into Your Existing Business Systems
We do not build a separate AI platform. We integrate GPT, RAG, and workflow automation directly into the systems your team already uses. POPIA-compliant. BBBEE Level 2. SA team since 2000.
Software Development Services Tailored to Your Business
Off-the-shelf software makes you bend your business to fit the tool. Tailored software is built around how your business actually works — your processes, your people, your data. Here's what that looks like across the lifecycle.
1. Business Analysis & Scoping
We start by understanding your business, not by pitching technology. Our analysts map workflows, identify bottlenecks, and document exactly what the software needs to do before a single line of code gets written.
Outcome: a clear, costed scope you can sign off on — no scope creep later.
2. Development & Implementation
Full-stack custom builds in .NET, Python, PHP, or Node — whichever fits your environment. Web, mobile, desktop, integrations, databases. Built by a South African team, tested properly, delivered on a schedule you can hold us to.
Outcome: software that does what you specified, launched on time.
3. Ongoing Support & Evolution
Your business changes. Your software should too. We offer SLA-backed maintenance, feature additions, and platform upgrades — so the system you build with us today is still serving you five years from now.
Outcome: a long-term technology partner, not a one-off vendor.
Who this is for: businesses in South Africa that have outgrown spreadsheets, off-the-shelf tools, or legacy systems — and want software built properly, by people who'll still be around to support it.
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What We Build
End-to-end Software & Mobile App Development
One partner for all your software needs. As a full-service custom software development team, we handle everything from complex enterprise systems to consumer mobile apps.
Software Development Team in Cape Town
Our team is local, senior, and accountable — not offshored, not contracted out, not a one-person shop. When you hire a software team in Cape Town, you want people you can meet, a track record you can verify, and a team that will still be here in five years. That's us.
(Cape Town & Johannesburg)
(no offshoring)
development partner
Based in Cape Town. Clients across South Africa and internationally. Call our CPT office on 021 110 0272 or book a free consultation below.
Talk to the Cape Town TeamWhy South African Businesses Choose Netgen
Built differently — by design
Mobile App Developers in South Africa
Netgen is one of South Africa’s leading mobile app development companies, with dedicated mobile app developers in both Johannesburg and Cape Town. We build native and cross-platform mobile apps for iOS and Android using React Native, delivering apps that perform on local networks and integrate with South African payment gateways, logistics providers, and enterprise systems.
Our mobile app developers work alongside your team from concept through to deployment. Whether you need a customer-facing app, an internal workflow tool, or a data collection platform for the field, we architect every app to your exact requirements. No templates, no compromises. You own the source code and all intellectual property from day one.
Looking for mobile app developers who understand the South African market? Our teams have built apps for finance, healthcare, logistics, agriculture, and retail. We handle the full lifecycle: UX design, development, testing, App Store and Play Store submission, and ongoing support.
What Our Clients Say
Real results, real relationships
“The Netgen team are knowledgeable, smart and work with you on the best ways to achieve your goals. Great service on project and after-sale.”
Shamima Ahmed
Nichemarket
“The Netgen team impressed us with their can-do attitude, genuine skills and more importantly haven’t yet come up short on delivery!”
Frank Knight
CEO, Debtsource
“We went from idea to having a fully functioning app within a couple of months. Netgen took our ideas and created cross-platform apps hosted in the secure cloud.”
Olga Lakeman
Founder, Rolonext
Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Software at Netgen
Common questions about our custom software development services, technology stack, pricing, and process in South Africa.
Does Netgen build .NET enterprise systems?
Yes. Netgen is a .NET specialist with 25 years of experience building bespoke enterprise systems in C# .NET MVC and .NET Core with Microsoft SQL Server. We have delivered .NET applications for clients in manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, agriculture, and logistics, hosted on Microsoft Azure.
How much does custom software development cost in South Africa?
A typical engagement starts with a fixed-price scoping phase of around R48,000, after which the build cost is determined by scope. Most projects fall between R100,000 and R1,000,000+. You will know the price before the build begins, with no open-ended billing.
Who owns the source code after Netgen builds it?
You do. Netgen builds the software as your intellectual property. There are no software licence fees payable to Netgen, and you retain full ownership of source code, data, and the right to host or migrate the system anywhere.
Where are Netgen's offices in South Africa?
Netgen has offices in Johannesburg (Randburg, Gauteng) and Cape Town (Westlake, Western Cape). The company was founded in 2000 and works with clients across South Africa and internationally.
What technology stack does Netgen use for custom software?
Backend: C# .NET MVC, .NET Core, ASP.NET, SQL Server. Frontend: React, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3. Mobile: React Native and .NET MAUI for iOS and Android. Cloud: Microsoft Azure. CMS: WordPress with custom themes and plugins.
Is Netgen B-BBEE compliant?
Yes. Netgen is a B-BBEE Level 2 contributor, which makes our services eligible for enhanced procurement recognition for South African clients with B-BBEE compliance requirements.
How long does a typical custom software project take?
Scoping takes 2 to 6 weeks. Build duration depends on scope, with most projects running 3 to 12 months in iterative agile sprints with regular client demos. Ongoing support and enhancements continue post-launch under a maintenance arrangement if required.
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What it costs
Typical investment: R48,000 scoping + R100,000–R1,000,000+ build. We start every engagement with a fixed-price scoping phase, so you know exactly what you're committing to before development begins.