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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What can we help you with today?
“Something needs fixing or installing”
Repairs & IT Support
- IT Support & Repairs
- Laptop Upgrades (SSD & RAM)
- CCTV Installation
- Networking & Wi-Fi
- Load-Shedding Connectivity
“I need a business plan, registration or funding”
Business Services
- Business Plans & Proposals
- Company Registration
- Funding Applications
- Funding Readiness Check
- Brand Audits & Marketing
Not sure where you fit? Just ask Inka.
Our AI assistant knows every product and price. Tell it what you need in your own words and it'll point you to the right option.
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 R1,800Modern, 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
AI Integration
from R1,500 + R1,200/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
Hosting & Maintenance
from R1,200/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
SEO & Google Business
from R650 + R350/moGet 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
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
Business Email
from R60/mo per mailboxyou@yourbusiness.co.za instead of a Gmail address — the single cheapest way to look established. We set up the mailboxes on your domain, put them on your phone and computer, and keep them running.
- Your own @yourdomain address
- Phone & Outlook setup
- Spam & virus filtering, 10GB per mailbox
- Calendar, tasks & contacts
- Hosted in South Africa, add mailboxes as you grow
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
CCTV, Wi-Fi & Laptop Upgrades
from R200Solar & Wi-Fi CCTV, mesh Wi-Fi, office networks, router backup power and SSD/RAM upgrades — supplied, installed and supported in Pietermaritzburg.
- Solar & Wi-Fi CCTV installed
- Mesh Wi-Fi & office cabling
- Load-shedding router backup
- SSD + RAM upgrades with data moved
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
Funding Application Service
from R450We build the complete document set for your funding application — bankable business plan, financial model, use-of-funds and motivation letter — for SEFA, NYDA, the DTIC and the banks. Built by a team that has been through it.
- Funding Readiness Check — before you spend a cent
- Bankable business plan + 3-year financial model
- Use-of-funds schedule & motivation letter
- Matched to the right fund (SEFA, NYDA, DTIC, TREP)
- Optional CIPC / SARS / CSD / BEE registration
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
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.
E-CommerceLiveTake More Hub
Visit →iPhone store on its own domain with tap-to-WhatsApp ordering, free accessories and lay-by.
Internet CaféLiveClick & Connect
Visit →Pietermaritzburg internet café and business centre with PC reservations and a customer portal.
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 full-stack developer certified in IT support, networking and business administration, with nine years of branch management behind the code.
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.
Qualifications
Qualified across tech and business
Each qualification maps straight onto a service we offer — so the person building your system also understands your hardware, your network, your brand and your books.
Higher Certificate in Public Administration & Management
NQF 5 · Passed with distinction
Governance, policy and public-sector procurement — the grounding behind our tender-ready company registrations, funding applications and work for schools, NPOs and government-facing clients.
Diploma in Business Administration
Operations, HR, finance and marketing. Paired with nine years of running a branch, it's why our business plans hold up with funders and our systems fit how a business actually runs.
Diploma in Information Technology Support
Diagnostics, help-desk practice and IT service management — the backbone of our repairs and on-site support for small offices.
CompTIA A+ 1000 (Part 1)
The industry standard for PC hardware, operating systems and devices. Every repair, SSD/RAM upgrade and Windows install is done to that standard.
Computer Networking — Wired & Wireless
TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and Wi-Fi design — used daily for office networks, CCTV, load-shedding router backup and the domains and email behind every website we launch.
IT Management — Software & Databases
The software lifecycle and database design underneath our apps, client portals and dashboards — so your data is structured, secure and built to grow.
Diploma in Professional Logo Design
Visual identity, typography and colour theory — behind our logos, flyers and brand audits, and why every site we build looks on-brand.
Skills we bring to every project
Websites & apps
AI & automation
SEO & marketing
Payments
IT & networking
Business & design
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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Let's build something your clients will love
Tell us about your business. We'll review your needs and come back with a tailored proposal — usually within 24 hours.
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