Software Development Company in Johannesburg
Netgen builds custom software for Johannesburg 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 South African team that builds what you need and hands you full ownership when it’s done.
What We Build for Johannesburg Businesses
Netgen is a custom software development company. We design and build bespoke web applications, mobile apps and enterprise systems for Johannesburg and Gauteng businesses across retail, industrial, financial services 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 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg presence. Netgen has an office in Randburg for client meetings and workshops across Gauteng, with development handled by our South African team. You get a local point of contact without the build going offshore.
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 Johannesburg Work
A sample of the Gauteng businesses we’ve built for:
Planet Fitness (health and fitness, Sandton). Built a class scheduling and personal-trainer administration system with integrated payments for their gyms.
Turnstar (industrial / access control, Gauteng). Built a quoting and sales-administration platform with a custom CRM.
WRSETA (public sector / skills development, Gauteng). Built a career-guidance and assessment system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about custom software development for Johannesburg businesses.
Does Netgen have an office in Johannesburg?
Yes. Netgen has an office in Randburg, Johannesburg, for client meetings and workshops, with development handled by our South African team. 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 Johannesburg?
A track record of custom, not packaged, work; a local point of contact you can meet with; and clear ownership of what gets built. Netgen has been building custom software in South Africa since 2000, with a Johannesburg presence, 100+ builds delivered, and full IP transfer on every project.
What does custom software development cost in Johannesburg?
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 team about your Johannesburg project.
JHB: 011 781 0480
Email: [email protected]