Software Development Company in Cape Town
Netgen builds custom software for Cape Town businesses: web platforms, mobile apps and enterprise systems, built around how your business actually works. No off-the-shelf products, no packaged software, no IT support desk. Just a Cape Town-based team that builds what you need and hands you full ownership when it’s done.
What We Build for Cape Town Businesses
Netgen is a custom software development company. We design and build bespoke web applications, mobile apps and enterprise systems for Cape Town businesses across tourism, industrial, fintech and education sectors.
We do one thing: custom builds. We don’t resell packaged software, and we don’t offer IT support or managed services. If you’re looking for an off-the-shelf system configured for you, we’re not the right fit, and we’ll tell you that up front rather than take on work we’re not set up to do well.
Our Cape Town team works on:
- Custom software and enterprise systems: platforms built around your workflows, not the other way around.
- Mobile app development: native and cross-platform apps for iOS and Android.
- Web design and development: from MVPs to enterprise-grade web portals.
Why Cape Town Businesses Choose Netgen
You own what we build. No licence fees, no lock-in. When a project is complete, the code, the data and the intellectual property are yours.
25 years, 100+ builds. Netgen was founded in 2000 and has delivered more than 100 custom software builds for South African businesses since then, across finance, healthcare, logistics and other sectors.
A real Cape Town office. Our Cape Town team is based in Westlake and available for on-site meetings and workshops across the Western Cape. This isn’t a satellite sales office; it’s where the work gets done.
No offshore development. All development work is done by our South African team.
BBBEE Level 2 and POPIA-compliant. For businesses that need a procurement-ready local technology partner, Netgen is a BBBEE Level 2 contributor and builds with POPIA compliance in mind.
Our Cape Town Work
A sample of the Cape Town businesses we’ve built for:
Much Asphalt (industrial, Cape Town). Replaced a manual, spreadsheet-based process with a custom CVR system, delivered as a scalable platform within six months.
Drumbeat Charters (tourism, Cape Town). Built a digital ticketing system: a mobile booking and passenger-scanning app paired with a web admin portal, giving real-time visibility of bookings and passenger numbers.
FinGlobal (fintech, Cape Town). Took over and stabilised an existing React Native app used to manage clients’ offshore finances, then took on ongoing maintenance and support.
ETA College (education). Built a mobile app for this Cape Town-based education provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about custom software development for Cape Town businesses.
Does Netgen have an office in Cape Town?
Yes. Netgen has a team based in Westlake, Cape Town, and a second office in Randburg, Johannesburg. The company was founded in 2000 and works with clients across South Africa.
Who owns the source code after Netgen builds it?
You do. Netgen builds software as your intellectual property. There are no licence fees, and you retain full ownership of the source code, your data, and the right to host or migrate it wherever you choose.
What should I look for in a software company in Cape Town?
A track record of custom, not packaged, work; a local team you can meet with in person; and clear ownership of what gets built. Netgen has been building custom software in South Africa since 2000, with a Cape Town-based team, 100+ builds delivered, and full IP transfer on every project.
What does custom software development cost in Cape Town?
It depends on scope, so we don’t quote a fixed number upfront. Every project starts with a free assessment of what you actually need, followed by a clear quote before any work begins. Get a free quote and we’ll tell you honestly what’s involved.
Does Netgen offer IT support or packaged software?
No. Netgen builds custom software only. We don’t resell packaged systems and we don’t provide IT support or managed services.
Get a Free Quote
Speak to our Cape Town team about your project.
Cape Town: 021 110 0272
Johannesburg: 011 781 0480
Email: [email protected]
Your information is private. We’ll never share your details.