Entelect

Entelect Software has once again secured a spot on the @FinancialTimes' prestigious "Africa's Fastest-Growing Companies" list for 2025! We're honoured to be recognised among Africa's business leaders driving innovation and economic growth across the continent. Thank you to our incredible customers and dedicated Entelect team for making this achievement possible.

Green. Tall. Perpetually underestimated. Who is it? 👇

We're back, and this time there's R20,000 on the line. Entelect is proud to partner with IITPSA for our annual one-day hackathon on 28 March 2026. One day. One challenge. Bright minds competing for a serious prize pool. If you've got the skills and the drive, this is your moment. Participants will tackle a purpose-built problem statement, go head-to-head with some of South Africa's sharpest tech talent, and walk away with more than just bragging rights. 📌 IITPSA membership required to enter. 🔗 Register at eu1.hubs.ly/H0sJVWV0

Better questions. Better teams. Better tech. We sat down with Beth Lazard, QA, mentor and ElevateHer participant, to talk career pivots, life in the Netherlands, and what it takes to create lasting impact in a team. Curious? So is she. Read more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0sFXFx0

The odds of you NOT guessing who this is? Approximately 3,720 to 1. Who are we paying homage to?

What does it actually take to build a game from scratch? More than you'd think, and less than you'd fear. Callum Taylor covers the key decisions, patterns, and performance principles every developer should understand before they write their first line of game code. Learn how to get started on building your dream game here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0szpt20

New grads. A 20-year veteran. An introvert guide. A C++ meme. Apple doing something affordable for once. It's all in the March edition of TL;DR: eu1.hubs.ly/H0sy4lF0

Introverts bring deep focus, thoughtful problem-solving, careful listening, and the ability to detect patterns others miss. These aren't just valuable qualities in tech teams, they're essential. The key is finding strategies that let you contribute authentically, without draining your social battery or pretending to be someone you're not. Our introverted developers share their practical tactics for joining new teams and making real impact: eu1.hubs.ly/H0sktNp0

From business science grad to QA consultant in the Netherlands, Beth Lazard's journey is proof that the best careers are rarely a straight line. Read her full story to find out how she found her "special sauce" in tech: eu1.hubs.ly/H0shc1q0

Getting hired is only part of the challenge. Staying relevant and making an impact is where your real edge is built. 💪 Petronella and Alucia unpack what culture fit actually means, why showing up consistently matters more than people realise, and how soft skills and a strong personal brand can set you apart in a competitive industry. Join our first Ladies That Code 2026 event on Meetup on Wednesday, 4 March: eu1.hubs.ly/H0scj6t0

20 years. One company. Countless lessons. Yatish Parshotam, MD of Entelect ANZ, reflects on the career moments that shaped him, and the mindset that made the difference. Learn from Yatish: eu1.hubs.ly/H0sbqmW0

Mastered all four environments, yet still stuck in a 100-year-old merge conflict. 🌀 Can you identify him?

They see trade-offs others miss, fight complexity at every turn, and most importantly, they deliver tangible business value. Discover the six dimensions that separate exceptional architects from the rest: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rYQYW0

A high-performance duo: one manages the strategy, the other handles the...eccentricities. 🐁🧠 Guess the pair.

Consultancies don't have to mean feeling like a hired hand. At Entelect, we work hard to make sure every person feels connected, valued, and proud to call themselves an Entelectuals first. Because that's exactly what they are.

Joining a new dev team as an introvert? Skip the forced small talk. Social clubs, gaming groups, book clubs, or running teams provide natural ways to connect without the pressure of constant conversation. The activity does the heavy lifting. Read the full introvert's survival guide: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rLdTX0

What happens when you accidentally push Chemical X to the main branch. 🧪💥 Name this trio.

Business doesn't care about diagrams, they care about outcomes. Here are six dimensions that separate architects who deliver real value from those operating in ivory towers: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rHQK10

Joining a new dev team as an introvert? You're not alone. "A lot of folks see me as extroverted but it's all fakery," admits Software Engineer, Gertruida. The truth is, many of us have developed strategies to forge genuine connections without draining our social batteries. From "people maps" to topic fishing to knowing when to say "I've got a meeting in 5 mins," our introverted developers share the practical techniques that actually work. Read the full guide: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rFHNC0

At Entelect, we care deeply about the role technology plays in shaping the future of the insurance industry. That’s why we were honoured to host global insurance CIO Natasha Davydova, alongside Nadira Misthry, CIO of Discovery Vitality, and May Govender, ex CIO of Old Mutual Limited, at our CIO Insurance Dinner. The conversation explored growth, profitability, and risk management in high-pressure environments, and was marked by an open and insightful exchange of perspectives and experiences. Thank you to everyone who contributed their invaluable knowledge and expertise.