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ARE YOU PREPARED TO BECOME MORE? Like the naïve teenager who becomes the saviour of an entire galaxy, you too have the potential for greatness when you work with us at Entelect. Through constant training, development and mentorship, we are fully equipped to give you everything that you need to become more (whatever your more is). Should you choose to start your journey with us, you are not only joining a leading tech services company, but becoming a part of something much bigger, where the possibilities are endless.
Leave your fears and insecurities at the door, and bring the magic of you.
LET’S GO FURTHER, LET’S BECOME MORE.
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WHO WE ARE | OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW |
At Entelect, we're a technology company run by technical people, focused on building individuals and teams who deliver solutions that help businesses maximise their capabilities. You will find yourself amongst a fantastic team of like-minded tech superheroes, who only use their abilities for good, like making a difference to the community through educating the underprivileged and lifting the profile of technology and technologists in South Africa and across the globe. Since we opened our doors in 2001, we have enjoyed exceptional growth, both as a company and as individuals. Our growth has taken us from our Joburg HQ to opening offices in Cape Town, Centurion, Durban, Zimbabwe, New Zealand, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Australia. We now span three continents! Our core philosophy is to hire the best and then give them what they need to become more. By focusing on our people and on using best practices, we have established a culture of excellence. We work with people who are passionate about their craft and technology, and are driven to bring their unique contributions into a team environment. We value growth, collaboration, relationships, having fun, technical excellence, and of course, using all the above to get things done! We believe that our role as an employer is to provide our people with as many learning opportunities as possible to help them achieve their career and personal goals, to become true craftspeople and maintain our reputation for awesomeness. "IT’S NOT WHO I AM UNDERNEATH, BUT WHAT I DO THAT DEFINES ME" - BATMAN
who we are CHAPTER 1
why work with us? TAKE A SEAT AT THE ROUND TABLE
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WHO WE ARE | WHY WORK WITH US?
WHY WORK WITH US? |
We work with many different technologies and business domains, and it’s easy to switch between projects. It is difficult to become bored or stagnant because we work on interesting projects, using cool technologies, in forward- thinking environments. We have embraced hybrid work – you’re not restricted to projects based on where you live and you can balance your professional and personal responsibilities better. All our engineers participate in the full SDLC – exposing them to combinations of analysis, design, architecture, project management and development, enabling future career choices and growth.
FOLLOW YOUR PURPOSE. “A KNIGHT IS SWORN TO VALOR” –THE OLD CODE We understand our people and how to help them grow and succeed. Aside from all the learning, we have continuous career coaching touch-bases, twice-yearly salary reviews and a hands-on approach to ensuring career paths are kept on track. We have a very personalised approach, and our accessible leadership team is actively involved in understanding each person. At Entelect, we believe in giving ownership and responsibility within a framework of accountability and excellence. ENJOY EXCEPTIONAL GROWTH WITH US. “EXHIBIT COURAGE IN WORD AND DEED” – THE CODE OF CHIVALRY We’re always looking to improve – our business, the people within it, the businesses we work with, the communities around us (via education) and the universities we have partnered with. Whether your purpose is to grow yourself, play with new tech, build businesses or make the world a better place, we have you covered. USE BEST PRACTICES TO DELIVER RESULTS. “NOBLE SERVICE CHEERFULLY RENDERED” – THE CODE OF CHIVALRY Very little beats the buzz of delivering an epic high-quality technical solution to solve a real-world problem. Our impeccable delivery record across many customers in a variety of industries is a real source of pride for us. Using best practices and processes when it comes to technology to deliver valuable results is what drives us forward!
LEARN FROM THE BEST. “ALWAYS SEEK KNOWLEDGE” – THE CODE OF CHIVALRY We have a ton of learning mechanisms, from formal training structures to learning on the job from people who are passionate about their craft and technology. Learning, mentorship and growth are part of our DNA, and we firmly believe the most junior person can teach the most senior, and vice versa. You will always be working in a team of Entelectuals and surrounded by people with different experience levels and crafts. CULTURE IS CORE. “FRIENDS ARE YOUR VILLAGE, PROTECT THEM FIERCELY” – THE CODE OF CHIVALRY When hiring, culture fit is important – we look for people who love solving problems, technology and their craft. We also have football, padel, running, golf, squash, board games, anime, book club, LAN gaming, game-dev and loads of other clubs where like-minded people can collaborate (or compete) away from the job. At Entelect, you are guaranteed to build professional and personal relationships with like-minded people.
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WHO WE ARE | FROM THERE TO HERE!
From there to here! "TO INVENT, YOU NEED A GOOD IMAGINATION AND A PILE OF STUFF" – THOMAS EDISON FROM THERE TO HERE! |
2001
Founded at WITS School of Electrical Engineering
2003-2005 First major ownership of projects – NuMetro and Standard Bank, First UK customer
2006-2008
Melrose Arch o ce established, First Discovery project
2009-2010
38 PEOPLE
First Liberty project, First FNB project, Data Solutions division established
2011-2012 First Australian customer, First Canadian customer, Entelect Challenge started
68 PEOPLE
93 PEOPLE
the numbers • DOORS OPENED: 2001 • NUMBER OF OFFICES: 10 • NUMBER OF PEOPLE: 2500+ • CONCURRENT PROJECTS: 300+
2014-2016
First US-based customer, Cape Town and Centurion o ces opened, Advisory and Strategy divisions established
415 PEOPLE
2013
Entelect Foundation formed, Graduate Programme formalised, Business Analysis division established
173 PEOPLE
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2017-2018
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And here to there! WHO WE ARE | FROM HERE TO THERE!
FROM HERE TO THERE! |
New Zealand branch opened, Expansion into Europe, UX division established
550 PEOPLE
"THERE IS NO CHOICE BUT TO BE PIONEERS"
GRAD HIRES
– MARGARET HAMILTON
2019-2020 Won Best Graduate Programme, Entelect DevDay went global with Troy Hunt and Scott Hanselman as guest speakers, Quality Assurance division established
+- 22 GRADUATES +- 95 GRADUATES +- 153 GRADUATES +- 296 GRADUATES +- 300 GRADUATES
2012 - 2014: 2015 - 2017: 2018 - 2020: 2021 - 2023: 2024 - 2026:
2023-2025
850 PEOPLE
Voted Sunday Times Best Places to Work Formed Global Growth Team Established core clients in UK and ANZ ElevateHer mentorship programme launched
2000 PEOPLE
the awards
2021-2022
Entelect's 20th birthday, UK and Australia o ces opened, Salesforce o ering added
FUTURE OF HR AWARDS 2016: WINNER (BEST HR INDUSTRY USING TECHNOLOGY AWARD) 2019: WINNER (BEST GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME)
DELOITTE BEST COMPANY TO WORK FOR: 2014: WINNER 2015: WINNER (GOLD ACHIEVER) 2016: WINNER (PLATINUM ACHIEVER) 2017: WINNER (PLATINUM ACHIEVER)
FINANCIAL TIMES 2022-2026: AFRICA'S FASTEST
GROWING COMPANY
THE FUTURE
1000 PEOPLE
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
SUNDAY TIMES BEST PLACES TO WORK 2024: WINNER IN THE LARGE
SAGEA AWARDS 2024: GRADUATE EMPLOYER OF CHOICE IN IT HARDWARE/SOFTWARE SECTOR 2025: GRADUATE EMPLOYER OF CHOICE IN IT HARDWARE/SOFTWARE SECTOR 2025: GRADUATE EMPLOYER OF CHOICE IN TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING
ORGANISATION CATEGORY
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WHO WE ARE | OUR CODE
OUR CODE |
GET THINGS DONE YOU MUST
THIS IS OUR CODE; THESE ARE OUR VALUES. USE IT TO JOURNEY INTO THE UNKNOWN, EMBRACE THE FELLOWSHIP IT BRINGS AND REACH BEYOND THE STARS. LET IT GUIDE YOU TO ACHIEVE MORE AND DO THE IMPOSSIBLE. AND IF YOU’RE READING THIS, WE’VE SENSED THE FORCE IS WITH YOU. SO, LIVE BY OUR CODE YOU MUST, AND MORE YOU WILL BECOME.
RELATIONSHIPS AND COLLABORATION SET US APART
GROWTH ISN’T OPTIONAL
GET THINGS DONE
Continually improve and grow Learn, teach and assist to grow yourself and others
Maintain a positive team and family spirit Partner with our customers Show honesty, take responsibility, be courageous and always have fun
Deliver results that make an impact Deliver solutions and excellent service Take ownership of delivery and show professionalism and urgency
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WHO WE ARE | THE ENTELECT WAY
THE DNA OF AN ENTELECTUAL |
the entelect way At our core are seven principles which have been with us since the beginning. They embody how we naturally and passionately approach our projects, and how we interact with our customers and teams. They help us ensure that we constantly deliver the highest quality work and make the experience of working with our teams exceptional. THE 7 FUNDAMENTAL LAWS OF OUR UNIVERSE
THE DNA OF AN ENTELECTUAL WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN POTENTIAL TEAM MEMBERS. ENTELECTUALS ARE SMART, FRIENDLY, AND EAGER TO HELP BUILD SOMETHING GREAT.
Software engineering quality practices
AGILE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Select and commit to an eective methodology
Quality is everyone’s concern
Bake quality practices into the delivery lifecycle
First, make it work
Planning is vital; the plans are not
Make it visible
Planning is a collaborative activity
Automate repetitive processes
Promote a sustainable pace of delivery
Continuously adapt and improve
Our goal is to ensure that both ourselves and our customers, as well as Entelect as a whole, continue to reach new heights. WE LOVE WORKING WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT TECHNOLOGY AND SOLUTIONS. When it comes to bringing in new folk, we value passion for technology and solutions, smarts and culture-fit. We want go-getters who are solutions-focused, know how to get things done and are up for a challenge. PEOPLE ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF OUR BUSINESS, SO ADDING THE RIGHT PEOPLE TO THE TEAM AND HELPING THEM GROW IS TOP PRIORITY. The moment we compromise on our hiring principles is the moment decades of work unravel. Knowing this, it’s not a leap of the imagination to figure out that finding excellent people to join the team is always a priority. GROWTH WON’T MAKE US COMPROMISE ON HIRING THE BEST. While we’re growing rapidly, we won't let that get in the way of finding the best people. We want to maintain our values, culture and the small company feel we’re known for. We're passionate about building something great and believe that it's possible to have a large consulting company that's still close-knit with a fantastic tech culture. We encourage and expect every Entelectual to join us in upholding this culture. May the force be with you!
Are you a craftsperson who relishes the opportunity of working with autonomy?
Individual Growth
firsT - class service delivery
Do you understand that you are empowered to influence change and are always open to considering new ways of doing things? Do you ensure that everything you do is of the highest quality – driving excellence through collaboration and knowledge-sharing so that you can reach your potential and help others to do the same? Do you understand that with autonomy, comes accountability that can bring great opportunity? IF THE ANSWERS TO THE ABOVE ARE YES…YOU MAY ALREADY BE PART ENTELECTUAL.
Strive to continually improve
Act in our customer’s interests
Empower others to get the job done
Show a sense of urgency
Give honest feedback
Be objective
Be courageous
Be reliable
Communicate frequently
Communicate frequently
VALUE-ADDED ACTIVITIES
team engagement
Know and understand the customer’s business and people Identify opportunities to make things better Leverage Entelect’s IP at every opportunity
Build a strong team identity
Provide a sense of purpose to the team
Share knowledge
Relationships
Take responsibility
Have fun
Relationships are important
Go the extra mile
Grow and maintain your network of relationships
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WHAT WE DO WHO WE ARE | WHAT WE DO
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WHAT WE DO |
TECH & TOOLS SOME OF THE TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES WE USE TO DELIVER WORLD-CLASS SOLUTIONS
HERE ARE SOME OF OUR PROJECTS TO WHET YOUR APPETITE:
“THINGS ARE ONLY IMPOSSIBLE UNTIL THEY'RE NOT” - CAPTAIN JEAN LUC PICARD
Android, iOS, Flutter, React Native MOBILE:
Building loyalty platforms designed to drive consumer behaviour and help improve the health and wellness of South Africans. Designing and developing high-performance web applications that enable multi-national organisations to track risks, including fraud and white-collar crime, across the globe in real-time. Developing software for a surgical skill simulation portal that measures surgical skill proficiency; enabling trainee surgeons to practise, track, and measure their skills remotely. Imagining, designing, and implementing an Android app for an agricultural company to help agronomists and sales agents share valuable data in real-time; optimising smart agriculture solutions in an industry that is highly susceptible to minor fluctuations in weather conditions. Helping one of South Africa’s largest vehicle fleet management companies accurately price project costs for hundreds of specialised vehicles down to the cents per kilometre, to provide more competitive products to consumers. Developing reliable processes, visual dashboards and tracking tools to monitor the delivery of school books across South Africa. Learning and implementing complex tax and duty tracking tools which enable the world’s largest commodity traders to operate in multiple markets. Developing complex rules engines for some of South Africa’s largest medical schemes, and gaining an understanding of how medical insurance works. Helping banks consolidate data across all their divisions by working on huge scale data models, warehouses, and integrations with enormous financial implications. Building internet banking and other financial apps (that your family and friends may end up using) in one of the most exciting agile environments in the country. Creating a safety leading indicator management system, for a leading global mining company, that identifies and prevents fatal incidents before they happen.
Figma & FigJam, Miro, Sketch & Vision, Adobe CC PRODUCT DESIGN:
We deliver end-to-end technology solutions which are done properly, thus helping our customers go from good to great. Our "product" is delivery teams who are supported by an exceptional tribe and armed with guidelines, best practices and purpose. Our experts in software engineering, analysis, product design, data, analytics, quality assurance and strategy work together to deliver a technology solution. Many of us are competent across more than two of these areas – we have breadth and depth of knowledge. Meaningful work gives us a sense of personal satisfaction; it makes our users' lives easier, has a positive impact on our customers, and impacts millions of their customers. When it comes to choosing project work, we're fortunate that our services are in high demand so we can be picky in terms of the projects we choose to work on. We want to work on cool things – projects that have interesting technical and business problems to solve.
C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core MICROSOFT:
Azure Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services CLOUD:
Java, Kotlin, Spring Framework JAVA:
SQL, Azure Data, AWS Data, Python, Power BI DATA:
KEEPING WITH THE TIMES IS IMPORTANT!
Azure Devops, Selenium QA:
We are tech agnostic, which means we'll use the technology which we feel best fits the problem. We play in the enterprise space, so there's a lot of .NET, Java and JavaScript work, alongside all the major mobile and data platforms. Every year we find ourselves using new frameworks and technologies.
Git, Docker & Kubernetes, VS Code, JetBrains IDEs Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, Atlassian Suite TOOLS:
Angular, React, Node.JS, Javascript, TypeScript WEB/JS:
AND MANY MORE...
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WHO WE ARE | OUR PROJECTS
OUR PROJECTS |
We are a hybrid-work organisation. We do not mandate our teams to be based at the office on a full-time basis unless the project requires it. However, we do encourage our people to get together regularly to build culture and strengthen relationships. We also encourage teams to meet their customers too, for the same reasons.
OUR PROJECTS SPAN A WIDE RANGE OF INDUSTRIES:
Our projects are performed on and off-site. As is usually the case, the large-scale projects with lots of sensitive data are performed from the customer's premises. This figure is always in flux, but generally we see about 60% of our work performed at the customer's site.
TRANSPORT
MINING
INSURANCE
TECHNOLOGY
PROPERTY
RETAIL
BANKING
ASSET MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT
HEALTHCARE
CONSULTING
TELECOMS
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WHO WE ARE | MAKE-UP OF A TEAM
MAKE-UP OF A TEAM |
the make-up of a team We work in multi-disciplinary teams, combining our diverse skills and roles to successfully complete projects and deliver the best for our customers. For instance, you could find yourself collaborating on one project with fellow Software Engineers, a Team Lead, a Business Analyst, and a Product Designer, and then transitioning to another project alongside a QA Specialist, a team comprising multiple Engineers, and a Solutions Architect. This approach allows for quick feedback between disciplines, leading to quicker response times for adjustments and safeguarding against the narrow focus that can emerge in more isolated team structures. The structure of a team might change but work in teams you will.
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WHO WE ARE | WAYS OF WORKING
WAYS OF WORKING |
OUR WAYS OF WORKING
Embracing hybrid working has become part of our way of life. We don't believe there is one place where your best work is achieved. Instead, we provide the flexibility to choose the path that best serves you, your team and your customer. Results and outcomes are what matter, not policing the inputs. Of course, this comes with trust and demonstrating the value you bring. We all need flexibility in our daily schedules because life happens, so our teams support that. Our teams are not based at the office on a full-time basis. However, our way of work involves close collaboration, so we encourage our teams to get together reg - ularly to strengthen relationships and build our culture. Most of our clients also value face-to-face collaboration, so some work is carried out on-site. Exactly what that looks like varies from client to client and project to project, but it gives us the opportunity to build stronger relationships, gain a deeper understanding of our customers' businesses and work through complex challenges together. We are agile, but don't blindly follow Agile. We prioritise the values of the Agile Manifesto: adaptability, planning, delivering on time and demonstrating value, over rigidly following a prescribed framework. If a daily stand-up or any other ceremony no longer serves the needs of the team or the project, we don't feel compelled to follow it unquestioningly. Instead, we adapt our approach to suit the project's current phase, embracing the practices that improve collaboration, enhance productivity and help us deliver better outcomes. "Teamwork makes the dream work" is the cheesiest thing you'll read all day, but teamwork is critical to what we do. Our entire "product" is our delivery teams, supported by an exceptional tribe armed with guidelines, best practices and a shared sense of purpose. Having ac - cess to collaborative workspaces, equipment, resources and the people of En - telect is central to how we work. Many of our practices are designed to support this collaboration. Our teams often extend beyond Entelect, so a one-team mindset is essential. If our "product" is our teams, then ensuring our customers enjoy work - ing with them improves the quality of that product. We build an inclusive culture with our colleagues, customers and even competitors where our paths cross. This means showing genuine interest in others, respecting different perspectives and remaining flexible enough to accommodate different approaches.
HYBRID
AGILE
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DANIEL | CCO
ALINE | GENERAL MANAGER
Shashi holds a Master’s degree in Software Engineering from Wits, and started working at Entelect in April 2005 as a junior developer/analyst/ project manager/salesperson/consultant – in a small business you must be willing to do whatever it takes. He loved the fact that he could take ownership of anything and everything as well as grow himself, and is passionate about giving people the same growth opportunities that he had. All his proudest moments at Entelect involve individual peoples’ success; professional and personal growth stories during their time here. Shashi still enjoys a game of soccer, while his knees can still take it, as well as wildlife and spending time in nature. Ask him how on earth he managed to wreck his Alfa Romeo in the company parking lot. SHASHI | CEO
Aline has had a rare career path, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 2005 but then heading up an IT Project Management Office after that. Her knowledge of finance, process and IT make her perfectly suited to running Entelect’s finance department. She is also a budding artist (although her young son says she needs to practice her drawing skills more) and one day, she may admit to playing in a band and tell us what instrument she played (our money is on the vuvuzela).
TOMISLAV | GENERAL MANAGER Tomislav is our "OG slav". He graduated from the University of South Africa with a BSc in Computer Science (cum laude) in 2007 whilst holding a full-time job at a small software consulting company. His experience ranges from building back-end software in the Casino, Mining, and Telecoms industries to front-end solutions for Retail, Marketing, and Insurance companies. A husband, father, golfer, dev and mentor, his passion lies in helping people realise their full potential. RYAN | GENERAL MANAGER Ryan has spent almost two decades designing, developing, and implementing database and Business Intelligence solutions. In 2007, Ryan joined Entelect as a Data Solutions Engineer and in 2014, he was promoted to head up Entelect’s Data Solutions Division. Ryan’s passion for data and business efficiencies have led him to managing the commercial side of Entelect, ensuring our internal operations are integrated and run smoothly, and that we continue to improve on our data-driven decision making. Ryan has a mixed bag of hobbies; everything from cycling to playing golf, and he is also an avid collector (or hoarder) of everything from antiques to geek collectables (he is a secret Funko Pop fanatic). Be sure to give him grief about his obsession with Justin Bieber. Daniel graduated from the University of Cape Town in 2007 with a BSc in IT and Computer Engineering. He immediately found his feet in the enterprise software engineering stack, becoming proficient in both Java and .NET. His passion for building software was quickly complemented with an affinity for people and relationships, which saw him take on a more managerial role. As well as being a father, Daniel is trying to be Entelect’s first Bitcoin millionaire. He also enjoys working out and the occasional game of squash.
SHELDON | GENERAL MANAGER Sheldon joined Entelect in early 2007 straight after obtaining an Electrical Engineering degree from Wits. During his first few years he worked across multiple projects in varying industries. He enjoyed learning about, and then adding value, through technology to these different businesses. Sheldon is our Swiss Army Knife – he has overseen commercial and operational parts of the business, technology, and training, as well as ensuring we are in contact with the best grads across SA’s universities. Seeing Entelect and its people grow from year to year is one of his greatest passions, along with rock climbing and talking about rock climbing.
TIM | COO
After graduating from UCT with a BSc in Computer Science, Tim moved to Gauteng to pursue a professional music career in 2006. However, he quickly realised that music doesn’t always pay the rent, and he couldn’t compete with Prime Circle. Tim joined Entelect as a graduate Software Engineer
in 2007, and started channelling his creativity into software development, with a focus on Java. Tim enjoys liberating the best in people who are passionate about building something meaningful, and found good company for that ambition in the Entelect team. He remains an avid surfer and travels regularly to satisfy his thirst for exotic waves.
MATTHEW | CTO
Matthew joined Entelect straight out of varsity (UJ BSc IT (Hons) cum laude), and worked his way up the ranks. He has headed up several successful projects for Entelect, focusing on outsourced work where it is required to really own and drive decisions, delivery and relationships with our own initiative. Matthew is known for readily having an opinion on everything, and a stubborn desire to get things done properly. His exposure to a large number of businesses, systems and teams means you’ll usually find him helping Entelect’s customers channel and describe their requirements, and grooming projects prior to diving into development. He loves galvanising people, being a part of an energetic team, networking within Entelect, correcting grammar, and defending his DOTA 2 title at Entelect’s LAN game evenings.
Each member has grown with the company with many of them starting their careers at Entelect. In fact, most were developers or analysts, and this means they have a real understanding of the day-to-day challenges the people of Entelect face. Approachable, down-to-earth personalities combined with an open-door policy and flat management structure, help to ensure that we stay true to our culture. The biggest contributor to that culture though, is that the company’s leadership knows every individual within the company and puts a lot of time and effort into maintaining and growing those individual relationships.
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After completing his B.Com in Informatics at Tuks, Bennie set off on an adventurous career path in business management consulting. He has enjoyed 20 years of experience in Business and Process Analysis and finds joy (and a strange love for governance and structure) in managing large scale Programmes and Projects across a variety of customers and industries. All roads eventually led Bennie to join forces with Entelect in March 2022, as the youngest member of the leadership team (in terms of start date at least). Passionate about people and delivering value to customers, he’s a hipster at heart. If you come across him, chat to him about beard grooming tips, Chelsea football and why his name isn’t really Bennie. BENNIE | DELIVERY MANAGER
Ahmad completed his BSc Computer Science Hons at Wits before joining Entelect as a Software Engineer and working his way up through the ranks. One of his greatest passions is nurturing engineers to take them to next level. Ahmad is still known to crack open an IDE on occasion and write some code and is a strong advocate of pragmatic and best dev practices. While he thinks the best Christmas movie ever is Die Hard and LOTR is about short people saving the day, he can give you great advice about what’s good on Netflix. AHMAD | DELIVERY MANAGER Karlheinz completed his BIT degree at Tuks before joining a team to do his bit for the country at SARS. After a few battle-hardening years, he took up a new position building software for many large insurance companies. The next few years were spent working his way through the ranks while at the same time satisfying his travel urges on many (MANY) site visits to the UK and Eastern Europe. He is a stickler for attention to detail and can often be found reviewing code and specs with a fine-tooth comb. As a keen outdoorsman and self-proclaimed bibliophile, he loves spending some quiet time in the bush and is always on the lookout for the next destination to visit while enjoying a good book or two – so let him know if you have any good suggestions on either. KARLHEINZ | DELIVERY MANAGER
CANDICE | TALENT AQUISITION Candice's passion for people and relationship- building led her down the path of Talent Acquisition where she started her career in 2007. Her love of technology found her taking up multiple roles in the Software Consulting industry including Account Management, Commercial Principle, and Entrepreneur. She now oversees the Talent Acquisition team at Entelect where the Jedi Finders spend their days discovering top talent for one of SA’s coolest tech companies. Candice loves spending time outdoors, she is a foodie, brews her own wine from time to time and has managed to coin the nickname ‘Candypops’ with her colleagues.
MOOSA | DELIVERY MANAGER
GREG | SOLUTION ARCHITECTURE MANAGER
Moosa comes from a 15-year background in the software development industry. As a self-professed entrepreneur, software engineer, business owner, technologist, life hacker, productivity enabler, leader, mentor and motivator, his passion lies in bringing people and technology together to solve problems. Moosa is a family man who loves a good game of soccer and Age of Empires, who amazingly, once was a victim of piracy (the “aaargh” kind).
Greg’s passion for problem solving and technology led him to a BSc IT (Hons) cum laude at RAU/UJ in 2005. After starting out as a Java dev, he joined Entelect as a .NET dev and never looked back. Greg is battle-scarred from dev’ing and leading teams across most tech stacks and industries, and now heads up our solution architecture practice and team at Entelect. He's involved across business development pre-sales & partnerships, technology thought leadership with learning and development, and consulting on projects. When he’s not sharing his technical knowledge or annoying the rest of us with his “high attention to detail” and strong opinions, he can be found on a mountain somewhere shredding the trails on his treasured mountain bike! PS – let him know if you have any cool trail routes.
MATTHEW | DELIVERY MANAGER
Matt relocated to SA from the north of the UK at the start of 2014 to get away from the rain. He holds an MSc in Software Systems Technology from the University of Sheffield and has over 2 decades of experience working in IT. During the day Matt works with Entelect's team at Discovery. Outside of work he enjoys exercising outdoors, be it cycling, running, climbing or swimming. Be sure to ask him about his idea of what to cook for a romantic meal.
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Affectionately known as ‘2.0’ in the leadership team (the newer release of his older brother, Tomislav), he followed similar footsteps in graduating from the University of South Africa with a BSc in Computer Science. Having started his consulting career in 2007, he has worked on systems of all sizes, ranging from HR to Mining to FinTech. An exceptional tap dancer in his youth, his lightning quick feet and charms now serve him well in providing excellent customer service through negotiation and managing expectations. Reach out to him if you want to know about great places in da South of JHB (my boi) and why Croatian footballers are the best in the world. VENCEL | DELIVERY MANAGER Science and postgraduate degree from Business school while working full time as a software developer. Roshan has worked on large systems for financial institutions across Europe, the Middle East and Africa using Java as his core language. He joined Entelect in 2018 where he enjoys working across Entelect teams in a variety of projects and industries. His family means the world to him, and he wouldn’t want to change this for anything. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking and likes to keep his recipes simple. ROSHAN | DELIVERY MANAGER Roshan graduated from Wits with a BSc in Computer Science and Economics and then went on to obtain his honours in Computer Bianca graduated from The University of South Africa with a BCom in Economics and Business Management. Having spent 6 years in the gaming industry as a Product Marketing Manager at Electronic Arts, moving into the software industry was a natural progression, and she joined Entelect in March 2018. As one of only a handful of the team that is not a techie, her passion for people and company culture is where she contributes most of her time. Heard about our award- winning Graduate Programme; The Entelect Challenge; Entelect’s Technology Accelerator and DevDay – well these are just a few of the initiatives Bianca runs. She has a daughter, who is half Australian and in her spare time, you will find her on the tennis court or trying to better her swing on the driving range. BIANCA | MARKETING MANAGER
Jacques graduated from Stellenbosch University with a MSc Industrial Engineering (Cum Laude) in 2011 after which he decided to give IT a go as a systems analyst. He quickly learned how to translate business problems into technical solutions and that bringing the right people together is the key to delivering great software. Jacques joined Entelect in 2016, after relocating to Johannesburg, and has been involved in a variety of managed solution projects. His passion is using software solutions as a means to make a meaningful impact on businesses and create systems that people love using. In his spare time he plays hockey, goes running with his dogs and finds new ways of making the perfect braai. JACQUES | DELIVERY MANAGER in 2002 as a Software Engineer. He joined Entelect in 2014 as a Team Lead and has since evolved towards managerial roles where his true passion lies: cultivating talent and aiding in the growth of his team members. As an outdoor enthusiast, Hennie finds solace in running, camping, and overlanding. When he's not immersed in nature or leading his team to success, you'll find him tinkering with IoT devices in efforts to automate the care of his veterinarian wife’s many ‘foster’ (fail) pets. HENNIE | DELIVERY MANAGER Graduating with a BSc in Computer Science, followed by a BCom Hons from the University of Pretoria, Hennie began his career
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ADRIAN | MANAGING DIRECTOR Adrian joined the Entelect team in Cape Town in 2017, and was responsible for significant achievements in both business growth and company culture in the region. In 2022, Adrian moved to Amsterdam to head up Entelect Netherlands, leveraging his experience in South Africa, with ambitions to shape and grow Entelect people and services in Europe. Adrian holds a post-graduate degree in Computer Science from the University of Cape Town and has deep experience in Banking, Financial Services, Renewable Energy and Education. Ask him about his unhealthy and costly Lego addiction, or about anything else related to the Dutch operation on adrian.maritz@entelect.nl
In early 2019, Entelect acquired a Dutch company to enter the European market thus creating another opportunity for our people to go and experience another country and culture. The Netherlands is an amazing place, with a rich history and a culture based on work-life balance, spending time with friends and family and celebrating people. There is so much to explore in the Netherlands (just watch out for cyclists!), and of course, it’s easy to access the rest of Europe from there.
Coming from humble beginnings in a South African University, we still dreamt big. We imagined having offices across South Africa, to allow great people who lived further afield to join our cause. We dreamed of punching above our weight against the big consultancies who could take on projects for big multinational customers from multiple locations. When we started seeing how successful South Africans were after they’d emigrated, we realised that our culture could transcend locations even further afield. Initially, we just wanted to prove that our way of work would succeed elsewhere in the world. Over time, we also wanted to give our people more locations to experience a different way of life. Currently, we assist with emigration between our various locations. The dream is to allow people to go and work from any of our offices for a few years, with the flexibility to return to their homes once their adventure is over, should they want to. We have some growing to do to achieve this, but we will get there!
“I love the idea that Entelect is expanding the surface area that South African talent can influence”
The business needs people who are passionate about technology, and with strong experience levels.
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Since there are no animals that can kill you in New Zealand, we decided to start a business in a place where every single animal can kill you. We view our Australia and New Zealand businesses as one unit, where our people often work with customers across both countries. Entelect Australia was formed in 2021 and is going strong.
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YATISH | CHIEF REGIONAL OFFICER: ANZ
Yatish graduated from the University of Witwatersrand with a BSc (Electrical Engineering) in 2005. He then joined Entelect, where he was exposed to numerous projects across various domains, initially as a Software Engineer and later as a Team Lead. In 2010, Yatish was promoted to the General Management team, where his core focus was around human capital. In 2016, Yatish was appointed Chief People Officer to look after all matters that relate to our people including talent management, induction, recruiting and other HR-related matters on a strategic level. Yatish took on a new challenge at the end of 2017, to head up the first international branch in New Zealand. He was also instrumental in kicking off the Australian business in 2021. Be sure to ask him about fishing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Adventure Motorcycle Riding. For any questions around the New Zealand operation, contact Yatish on yatish@entelect.co.nz
Entelect New Zealand kicked off its operations in November 2017. Opening the branch was an opportunistic move, and after spending some time in the market, it’s clear we made the right choice! Not only did New Zealand open up a new market for Entelect to grow into but it also created an opportunity for Entelectuals to live and work overseas. New Zealand has been repeatedly voted as one of the best places to live in several surveys over the years - a hidden gem nestled in the Pacific Ocean. There are many reasons to choose New Zealand, but one of the most striking advantages is the value that Kiwis place on family life. The outdoor lifestyle in NZ is fantastic: parks for hiking (tramping) and cycling are accessible from almost everywhere. You are almost always near the ocean or a beach, and it is completely safe. There are no snakes in NZ and no animals or insects that can kill you!
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We are firm believers in the African continent and her people. Zimbabwe is our first foray into growing our footprint further under the African sun. The education system, the warmth of the people and the proximity to South Africa means that it was a no-brainer to look at Zim for potential talent. We view this business as a talent supplement to the rest of our operations, rather than actively pursuing customers in Zimbabwe. Continue Growing We Do
Doug’s been dabbling with software development for over 18 years. These days he enjoys helping good development teams become great development teams. When the realities of life become too much, he cracks open an IDE and writes a few lines of code. Armed with a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science and Information Systems from Rhodes University, Doug has worked on service-oriented architectures and front-end portals utilising various languages, technologies, and frameworks, from C and C++ to Ruby, .NET, Spring and Java EE. When he’s not spending time with family, enjoying the outdoors or taking photographs, he’s probably reading a book or trying to learn some new software language or framework. Remember to ask him what it was like coding using punchcards, or anything else UK-related on doug@entelect.co.uk. DOUG | MANAGING DIRECTOR
BEN | MANAGER
We opened offices in the UK in 2021 as part of our ongoing expansion across the globe. Like all our international businesses, we are still growing and therefore generally look for people with more seniority. This allows us to build from a solid base in a new market before accelerating growth. The UK is full of history, and London is a wonderfully cosmopolitan city where there is so much to explore.
Ben helps to lead our Zimbabwean office, where he is passionate about hiring talented people and giving them a sense of belonging and purpose as they grow and contribute towards customer success. Being a technologist at heart with a passion for DevSecOps, Ben joined Entelect in 2015 after extensive experience in the eCommerce, banking, and healthcare industries. His leadership style is marked by his genuine care for his team and interest in seeing them flourish in their roles. As a dedicated family man and dad to two little girls, Ben doesn’t get too much downtime, but when he does it’s spent behind the camera – he’s even shot two weddings! While his day-to-day is spent managing the ins and out of a developing branch, he’ll still grab the opportunity to write a quick script when he can. Challenge Ben to a chess game – he claims to be ‘just ok’ but we’re not sure we believe that.
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LEVEL UP YOUR CAREER | LEVEL UP
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WE BELIEVE THAT IF YOU ARE NOT GROWING, THEN WE’RE BOTH DOING SOMETHING WRONG. We strive to provide our people with the very best career development opportunities, which broaden both technical skills and soft skills required in the workplace. This accelerated growth is something that we are known for in the industry. Career growth at Entelect is about learning new skills, acquiring more tools for your toolbox, building your confidence, and handling greater responsibilities. It is not about chasing a title, since the same title may mean something different at another company. The different roles in the company are built around the relevant responsibilities and the tools a person is expected to have at that level. These titles exist purely based on ability and experience so that we put together teams that have the right balance of those qualities. The overall structure within Entelect is quite flat, and where required, we offer our people the opportunities to change direction or specialise.
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TEAM LEAD
Main responsibility is to balance: x Customer requirements and expectation management x Team members' growth, morale and deliverables x Obligations to Entelect in terms of involvement and admin x Fully involved in leadership and project deliveries x Has transferable skills with people, tech and processes x Retains some technical involvement in project
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER x Has leadership responsibilities across multiple delivery streams x Has more commercial responsibilities across several projects and teams x Focuses more on management than technical craft x Actively involved in leadership of people as well as project delivery
PICK A PIXEL, ANY PIXEL! HERE IS A BREAKDOWN OF THE CAREER PATHS AT ENTELECT:
LEVEL 3:SENIOR
Has broad, deep experience, especially: x Different scenarios and managing expectations x Technical knowledge
x Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills x Has the ability to mentor others (including seniors) x Has the ability to take into account both business and technical drivers x Delivers high quality projects x Manages a customer, team members and other stakeholders
LEVEL 2: INTERMEDIATE x Has the experience to make informed decisions within their workstreams x Has enough experience to troubleshoot and problem-solve x Takes on some next-level responsibilities (e.g. make decisions regarding design) x Is able to work independently x Mentors and guides junior team members
ENTRY LEVEL: COULD BE A: SOFTWARE ENGINEER, BUSINESS ANALYST, PRODUCT ENGINEER, ETC. x Emphasis is placed on learning and development
x Leads projects in terms of technical excellence, quality and delivery x Has a deep understanding of craft x Has transferable skills with people, tech and processes x Is known as a trusted advisor on technical aspects to project, team and customer x Upholds and improves technical knowledge and ability across Entelect x Is actively involved in mentorship and training TECHNICAL LEAD
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x Drives Entelect's technology direction and competencies within the company and externally x Consults and influences people at a business and technical level x Is a master of their craft
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