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.

Emigration. Imposter syndrome. Eleven feedback forms. Every single one returned positive. Margo Weenink's story is one every person who doubted their place in tech should read: eu1.hubs.ly/H0vkn440

Mark your calendars! DevConf JHB is coming up on Tuesday, 12 May, and you won't want to miss our Entelect speakers. Renette Ros (Technical Lead) shares battle-tested wisdom in "From Upgrade Dread to Automated Bliss: Taming Dependency Upgrades at Enterprise Scale." Learn how her team turned hundreds of manual upgrade headaches into an automated, continuous process that actually works. Johan van Rooyen (Senior Software Engineer) reveals how optimal search theory can revolutionise your debugging process. Discover systematic techniques to locate bugs faster in complex systems – moving from gut feeling to structured problem-solving. Two powerful talks. Real solutions to problems you face every day. The kind of insights that make you rethink how you work. See you there! 🚀

Rhodents! We'll be on campus for the Rhodes Comp Sci and IT Career Fair, happening tomorrow, 6 May. Meet some of the Entelect team, learn more about our Grad Programme and of course, grab some swag. See you there. 🎓

Working with regulators doesn't have to slow you down. Former AXA UKI CIO, Natasha Davydova, shares practical best practices for navigating complex environments. Learn more about best practices within insurance industries: eu1.hubs.ly/H0v23mx0

There's a lot more engineering behind your favourite games than meets the eye. Callum Taylor breaks down the fundamentals every developer should know: engine architecture, Unity's building blocks, essential design patterns, and the performance traps that catch even experienced devs off guard. Whether you're curious about game dev or thinking about making the leap, this one's worth a read: eu1.hubs.ly/H0v0vK00

Dead or alive, you're coming with me... to guess who this is. Your move on this part man, part machine.

From helping her dad fix things as a child to leading teams in the Dutch tech scene, Margo Weenink's journey is one of curiosity, resilience, and genuine care for the people around her. Read her full story as part of our Women of Entelect series: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tN4kk0

360° review season is here at Entelect, and that means feedback flows in all directions. Yes, even upward. Giving honest, constructive feedback to your lead is a skill. And like any skill, it can be learned. Here's how to do it with confidence, clarity, and empathy: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tM-Jy0

What does it really take to move the needle in customer and development spaces? 
Former AXA UKI CIO, Natasha Davydova, shares her perspective in conversation with Entelect. Watch the full video here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tN9R70

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR UNIVERSITY CUP 1 CHAMPIONS! What an incredible weekend! The University Cup 1 was a massive success with 198 teams from universities across South Africa bringing their A-game to the competition. After 5 intense hours of coding, problem-solving, and teamwork, we're thrilled to announce our winning team: 🥇 ARRAY OF SUNSHINE from the University of Pretoria 🥇 Your exceptional skills, creativity, and teamwork set you apart from the competition. Congratulations on claiming the University Cup 1 2026 title! A massive thank you to all teams who participated and made this event unforgettable. Stay tuned for more Entelect Hackathon events!

Our team will be back at @WitsUniversity, this time for the Wits Dev Society Career Fair. Join us there on Friday, 24 April at the Wits Science Stadium!

Great mentors shape careers. Great mentees drive their own growth. The magic happens when both show up fully. Dive into how Entelect's own Stian Le Roux and Taylor Penrith approach mentorship, and pick up a few practical tips for yourself: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tDY-r0

He who masters patience, masters everything. Also, cheese. Who is this?

We wrap up a week of incredible Career Days with the WITS STEM Career Fair - taking place tomorrow, 17 April. See you at the Wits Science Stadium, Witsies. If you're eager to learn more about the Entelect Graduate Programme, see: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tzJDH0

Tomorrow is all about Emeris, as our teams will be at both the Emeris Waterfall and Emeris Cape Town Career Fairs. Don't miss the opportunity to connect with Entelectuals, find out about our Grad Programme and grab some swag. Thursday, 16 April - see you there!

⏳ Countdown to the Entelect Challenge University Cup! Join us this Saturday, 18 April for a high-energy hackathon experience. Bring your skills, connect with fellow coders, and take on the challenge. 10h00 to 15h00 on Discord Open to SA university students Register now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tw8dl0

Our April graduate cohort has officially arrived, and we couldn't be more excited to have them! Over the next few weeks, these bright minds will be immersed in Boot Camp: An intensive deep dive into real-world software development. When they're done, they'll have a solid grounding in the technical and analytical skills they'll need to thrive. Welcome to the team everyone!

While our Cape Town team tackles UCT, some of our JHB team will be at the Emeris Sandton Career Fair! We'd love to see you there on Tuesday, 14 April where you can meet some of the team, learn more about what life as an Entelectual looks like, and grab some iconic swag.

Career Fair season kicks off with a bang at UCT! Find the Entelect stand, meet the team (of actual software engineers) and grab some swag. We can't wait to share more about what life is like as a grad at Entelect. See you next Tuesday, 14 April.

Feeling stuck in your growth as a developer? You’re not alone. Our practical playbook breaks down how to move from delivering features to owning impact, without needing a drastic career change. From rotation strategies to a focused 90-day plan, it’s all about small, deliberate actions that compound over time. Ready to level up your skills and your impact? Start here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0tkxkD0