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bantuhr.comSoftware · AI · Infrastructure
We build the
software & systems
that move
businesses forward.
A Stellenbosch software consultancy. We design, ship, and operate the platforms ambitious teams rely on.
8+ yrs
In delivery
14
Industries served
100%
End-to-end builds
Custom softwareCloud-native infrastructureCustom AI toolsEnd-to-end deliveryTechnical leadershipSystem integrationCustom softwareCloud-native infrastructureCustom AI toolsEnd-to-end deliveryTechnical leadershipSystem integration
Selected work
Built to last, shipped to matter.
Engagements
Three ways to work with us.
Every engagement has one accountable owner — no hand-offs, no black boxes.
01 · Build
End-to-end product builds
Discovery to launch and beyond — one accountable partner across design, architecture, build, and operations.
- Discovery, architecture, and technical strategy
- Full-stack delivery, end to end
- Cloud-native infrastructure and CI/CD
- Post-launch operations and iteration
Typical: 8 – 24 weeksFixed scope or sprint-based
02 · Augment
Embedded engineering
We join your team to lift capacity, mentor engineers, and ship the work your roadmap is waiting on.
- Embedded technical lead or engineers
- Architecture reviews and code mentorship
- OAuth2 / OIDC, integrations, hard problems
- Flexible cadence: 2 – 5 days / week
Typical: 3 – 12 monthsMonthly retainer
03 · Advise
Technical leadership & AI strategy
Considered judgment for the decisions that matter — stack, AI rollouts, due diligence, and architecture you'll live with for years.
- Architecture and stack audits
- AI tooling strategy & pilot scoping
- Technical due diligence
- Fractional CTO support
Typical: 2 – 8 weeksDay rate or fixed scope
How we work
A predictable path to shipped.
Built to surface risk early and ship steadily — not just rapidly.
01
Chart
A focused discovery: business goals, users, constraints, and a written architecture brief you keep — whether we work together or not.
Week 1 — 2
02
Set sail
A small, focused team. Weekly demos. Working software in production environments from week two — never a six-month black box.
Week 2 — 8
03
Steer
Integrations, polish, observability, and the hardening that turns a working demo into a system you can run for years.
Week 6 — 12
04
Harbour
Launch, hand-over, and ongoing operations — or a clean exit with documentation your in-house team can take from here.
Week 10 +
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About Zavon
A South African holding company built for the long voyage.
We close the gap between the digital infrastructure ambitious Southern African businesses need and what they can get today — working at the intersection of technology, talent, and community.
Every engagement has one owner, end to end. No hand-offs, no offshore black boxes.
Founded
2026
HQ
Stellenbosch, ZA
Focus
SADC & beyond
Team
Multi-disciplinary teams
Industries served
14 verticals & counting
14 verticals & counting
AgricultureHealthcareHR & PayrollDisaster ResponseAnalyticsFintechEducationGIS & InfrastructureLogisticsPublic Sector
Technology
A practical stack for durable products.
Chosen for maintainability and operational clarity, then shaped around the problem.
Languages
TypeScriptPythonGoJavaScriptSQL
Frontend
ReactNext.jsVueAngularTailwind
Backend
Node.jsPHPRubyRESTGraphQL
Data
PostgreSQLNeo4jOracleDBPostGIS
Cloud & DevOps
AWSVercelCloudflareDockerCI/CDLinux
Auth & Integration
OAuth2OpenID ConnectWebRTCSSIS
AI & tooling
RAG pipelinesSelf-hosted LLMsCustom assistantsAutomation
Questions
Things clients usually ask.
Scope, pricing, and how an engagement runs. Yours not here? A 30-minute call is faster.
01What size of project do you usually take on?+
Most builds run between R 250 000 and R 2.5 million in fees, over 8 – 24 weeks. We also take on smaller architecture audits and AI pilots (2 – 6 weeks), and longer embedded engagements for teams that need a steady hand.
02Do you work outside South Africa?+
Yes. We're based in Stellenbosch but most of our clients operate across the SADC region and internationally. We've delivered for teams in three continents on SAST hours with overlap windows for EU and Americas time zones.
03Who actually writes the code?+
We do. The engineer who scopes your project is one of the people delivering it. No hand-offs to a separate bench, no offshore opacity — you always know who is on your build.
04How does AI fit into what you do?+
We build custom AI tools — assistants, automations, RAG pipelines — that sit inside real business workflows. We're sceptical of hype, careful with your data, and biased toward small, scoped wins that compound over time.
05What happens after launch?+
Three options: we keep operating it as a managed service, we hand it cleanly to your in-house team with full documentation, or we stay on a reduced retainer for the inevitable round-two work. Your choice.
06How do we start?+
A 30-minute call with us — not a sales rep. If there's a fit, we follow up with a written brief and a fixed-scope proposal inside a week. No retainers, NDAs, or commitments to get to that point.
Start a project
Let's chart your next build.
A 30-minute call to find out if we're the right partner.
[email protected]→AvailabilityOpen · Q2 → Q4 2026
HoursSAST · UTC + 2
DeliveryEnd-to-end builds
RegionSADC & international