A website tells people about your business. A system runs it.
Inkatech builds secure web apps & client portals — so your customers book, pay, upload and message you in one branded place, while you manage everything from one dashboard.
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Our Services
Everything your business needs to compete online
From your first website to a full mobile app — we cover the entire digital journey.
Web Development
from R2,500Modern, fast websites and web apps built on Next.js — from a simple business site to a full client portal with dashboard.
- Business websites
- Client portals & dashboards
- Booking & intake forms
- E-commerce
- Landing pages
Mobile App Development
from R8,000Android and iOS apps built with React Native and Expo, deployed to the Google Play Store. Full-stack: app + backend + real-time database.
- Android & iOS
- Google Play deployment
- Real-time features
- Push notifications
- Offline support
Domain Registration
from R350/yrWe register and manage your domain name for you — .co.za, .com, .org and more. Renewals handled automatically so your site never goes offline.
- .co.za & .com domains
- Annual renewal handled
- DNS management
- Email forwarding setup
- Domain privacy protection
AI Integration
from R1,500/yrAdd real intelligence to your business — AI chat assistants, document processing, smart recommendations and automated workflows.
- 24/7 AI chat assistants
- Smart intake & triage
- Document analysis
- Automated responses
- Custom AI tools
Brand & Design
from R750Logo, colour palette, business card, letterhead and digital graphics — everything you need to look professional and consistent.
- Logo design
- Brand kit
- Business card
- Letterhead
- Social media graphics
SEO & Google Business
from R650Get found when people search for your services. Google Business Profile setup, local SEO and search ranking optimisation.
- Google Business setup
- Local SEO
- Search ranking
- Maps listing
- Review management
Brand Audits & In-Store Marketing
from R750We visit your business, audit your branding and in-store promotions, then design, print and install the fixes. Free 5-minute spot-check; audits credited when you fix with us.
- Free in-person brand spot-check
- Scored audit report with photos
- Promo artwork, printing & installation
- Full re-branding
- 90-day in-store marketing program
Business Plans, Proposals & Registration
from R900The Inkatech Business Desk writes bankable business plans, winning proposals and company profiles, and handles CIPC, SARS, CSD and BEE registration — so you can chase funding and tenders.
- Bankable business plans with financials
- Tender & proposal writing
- Company profiles & pitch decks
- CIPC / SARS / CSD / BEE registration
- Tender-Ready & Funding-Ready packs
Hosting & Maintenance
from R1,000/yrYour site stays online, secure, backed up and updated — with small content changes included. You focus on the business; we handle the tech.
- 99.9% uptime
- SSL security
- Monthly backups
- Content updates
- Support included
IT Support & Repairs
from R250Windows & Microsoft Office installations, software setup, hardware upgrades, virus removal and honest PC/laptop repairs — plus on-site support for small offices.
- Windows & Office installation
- Software install & setup
- Hardware upgrades (RAM, SSD)
- Virus removal & speed-ups
- Repairs & on-site business support
Web Apps & Client Portals
Your customers deserve a professional experience. Your business deserves a system.
We build secure portals so clients can book, pay, upload and message you in one branded place — while you track everything from your dashboard.
Look professional
Client Portal
A private, branded portal where your clients see their bookings, invoices and documents.
- Secure client login
- Bookings & invoices
- Document library
- In your brand & colours
Run it all in one place
Business System
Each client gets a login, and you get an owner dashboard to manage everyone. Live, two-way and POPIA-compliant.
- Client + owner dashboards
- Bookings, payments & docs
- Messaging & notifications
- Live sync · POPIA-ready
Your own platform
Custom App
A bespoke web or mobile platform, built around your exact workflow — web, iOS and Android.
- Custom features
- Web & mobile ready
- API integrations
- Built for your workflow
Secure & POPIA-Ready
Encrypted, compliant client accounts
Built for SA Business
Local, practical and affordable
Automate. Save Time. Grow.
Less admin, more revenue
Portfolio
Built from scratch,
built to last
MoveMe
On-demand bakkie & moving services
A full logistics app connecting people who need things moved with bakkie owners nearby. Wallet system, live GPS tracking, commission model, real-time notifications.
FormCraft AI
Legal & business documents in minutes
Leases, invoices, NDAs and employment contracts drafted from plain questions, written against South African practice. Signature capture, company letterhead and instant PDF export — plus a full student toolkit.
GentleParent
AI parenting companion
An AI-powered app helping parents with age-appropriate advice, screen time management, content filtering and learning tools for every stage.
SuperDiski
South African street football app
A social sports app for street football communities — fixtures, player profiles, league tables and live match updates for local tournaments.
CareerPilot
AI career guidance platform
Helps job seekers in South Africa discover career paths, build standout CVs and prepare for interviews using AI-powered guidance and coaching.
Mi Office AI
Smart courier cost calculator
A business productivity tool for calculating courier costs, generating professional quotes and managing delivery logistics for small businesses.
Client Work
Real websites, live for real businesses
Every one of these is a live site we designed and built for a South African business — click any of them to see the real thing.
E-CommerceLiveApple Tree
Visit →Online iPhone store with WhatsApp ordering and nationwide delivery across South Africa.
AgricultureLiveNondaba Livestock
Visit →Premium goat-farming brand site with an online ordering flow for butcheries and farmers.
Business ServicesLiveElbe Solutions
Visit →Professional site for a signage and bookkeeping/payroll business with lead capture.
BookingsLiveGlam Kids Salon
Visit →Bright kids' hair-salon website with a two-way parent booking portal.
TravelLiveR. Sebaka Holdings
Visit →Premium VIP travel and booking-concierge site with an elegant, high-end feel.
AI AppLiveMi Office AI
Visit →Live AI print-quote assistant that generates instant, accurate quotes for a print business.
Philasande Nxele
Founder · Inkatech · PMB, KZN
About us
A startup building real things for real South African businesses
Inkatech is a one-person software studio based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. Founded by Philasande Nxele — a self-taught developer with a passion for building digital tools that actually work.
Too many South African small businesses are still running without a proper digital system. We're changing that — one business at a time, at prices that make sense.
Fast delivery
Most projects delivered in 1–2 weeks without cutting corners.
Built for SA
We understand local pricing, connectivity and business context.
Ongoing support
We maintain your product after launch — updates, fixes, improvements.
Direct line
You deal directly with the developer. No middlemen, no delays.
Under the hood
The visual technology behind every premium build
Every site we ship at our top tier runs on our own in-house motion & visual layer — the same engine powering the interactions on this very page. The recipe stays in-house. Your visitors just get a site that feels alive, responds to touch, and makes them want to stay.
Reactive Surfaces
Panels that answer to a visitor's cursor with light and motion — so the page feels handcrafted, not templated.
Living Depth
A quiet sense of three dimensions that leans toward the viewer as they explore. Premium, never gimmicky.
Signature Glow
A framed edge of moving light that draws the eye to what matters most on the page.
Available on our premium tier. We'll tune it to your brand — no two builds move the same way.
Free knowledge, real results
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