// JOHANNESBURG
Software development for Johannesburg businesses
TechTonic Labs is based in Centurion, between Pretoria and Johannesburg. We work with businesses in areas such as Midrand, Sandton, Rosebank and Braamfontein, meeting in person for the sessions that call for it and working remotely in the same time zone for the rest of the project.
Build something new with us
We design, build and support apps, websites and bespoke software, and we run the hosting and DevOps for what we build. Each engagement begins with a Discovery Week, which ends with an agreed scope, a clickable prototype and an estimate.
See what Labs buildsStrengthen your existing team
Our engineers join your team and work within your process across the full software lifecycle. Alongside the work they deliver, they help improve the practices your team relies on.
See how Consulting worksHow we work with Johannesburg clients
We plan in-person meetings around the points in a project where they add the most value, such as the initial kick-off, requirements workshops and major planning sessions. Decisions that involve several people are often reached more quickly when everyone is in the same room, and we are glad to travel to your offices for them.
Between those meetings, the project runs through scheduled calls, a shared task board and a direct communication channel with the engineers. Midrand is close to our base in Centurion, and the northern suburbs of Johannesburg are well within reach for planned sessions. Working in the same time zone means questions are answered during your business hours.
Software development and Discovery Week
TechTonic Labs builds mobile apps, websites and bespoke systems that reflect how your business operates. We focus on smaller clients, including founders, SMEs and growing businesses, and the engineers you meet at the start of a project are the people who build and support your software. We handle design, development, launch and ongoing support, and we run the hosting and DevOps for what we build.
Most engagements begin with a Discovery Week. At the end of this short, fixed engagement you receive an agreed scope, a clickable prototype and an estimate. This provides a sound basis for deciding whether to proceed, and on what terms, before a larger build is committed to. Throughout, we apply our value of Simplicity by Design, recommending the simplest solution that meets the requirement and advising against features that would add cost without adding value.
Consulting engineers for your development team
If you already have a development team that would benefit from more experience, TechTonic Labs Consulting places our engineers within it. They cover the whole lifecycle, from shaping the work to releasing it into production, and they introduce practices that improve the team over time, such as clearer requirements, more thorough testing and more predictable releases.
We grade our engineers by skill rather than by years of experience, so you have a clear understanding of the level of work to expect. The people and standards are the same as those on our TechTonic Labs projects. Because our structure is lean, you are not paying for large offices or a separate sales function, and you deal directly with the engineers doing the work.
Services available in Johannesburg
// FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does being based in Centurion affect how you work with Johannesburg businesses?
Very little. Most of the work is done remotely, and we are close enough to attend in person for the meetings that need everyone present.
Do you work with businesses in Midrand and Sandton?
Yes. Midrand is close to our base, and Sandton, Rosebank and Braamfontein are within easy reach for in-person sessions.
Do you supply developers on a contract basis?
TechTonic Labs Consulting places experienced engineers who deliver work and also help improve how your team operates. If you only need additional capacity for routine tickets, we will tell you so at the outset.