Rates and how we quote

Fees are quoted in ZAR before work begins. Listed figures are starting points; your statement of work states the fixed amount or day cap.

REST API design engagement

From R 185 000

Covers a standard scope: up to twelve resources, OAuth2 client credentials or API key auth, single partner audience, six-week calendar. Additional resources, webhook catalogs, or multi-partner variants are itemised in the quote.

Integration mapping sprint

From R 68 000

One-to-two weeks mapping two systems plus recommended REST façade. Price rises with number of entities, legacy file formats, or mainframe extracts.

Pre-launch API review

R 42 000 – R 58 000

Fixed fee based on endpoint count and whether staging access is available. Includes written report and one review call.

Advisory retainer

R 28 000 / month

Eight hours per month for architecture office hours, spec diffs, and partner escalation support. Unused hours do not roll over. Minimum three months.

What shifts an estimate

Deposits and invoicing

Design engagements invoice 40% on signature, 40% at mid-engagement review, 20% on delivery. Shorter sprints invoice 50% upfront. VAT is added where applicable. See refund and cancellation for rescheduling terms.

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