Enterprise-grade Shopify development
from South Africa.
I engineer custom Shopify applications that go beyond what any app store offers. Checkout extensibility on Shopify Plus. Credit systems synchronized with enterprise ERPs. Multi-step enrollment platforms with identity verification. Production-tested, shipped from Cape Town, available to clients across South Africa and internationally.
3
Custom Shopify apps shipped
99.9%
Uptime (Credit System)
GMT+2
South African timezone
SA
Registered company (VVW)
Why hire a Shopify developer from South Africa?
Timezone that works for Europe, UK, and US
South Africa operates on GMT+2 — full overlap with European and UK business hours, and workable morning overlap with US East Coast. Real-time collaboration without the midnight calls.
Custom engineering, not agency upsells
Most Shopify agencies sell theme setup and app installation. I build the custom software that lives inside Shopify — embedded React applications, checkout extensibility flows, ERP integrations, and webhook-based systems. You hire an engineer, not a pipeline.
Proven production systems
Three shipped Shopify applications: a Shopify Plus verification flow deployed in under 5 days, a credit system maintaining 99.9% uptime with ERP sync, and an enrollment platform that cut processing time by 75%. Real results from real projects.
Direct access to the developer
No project managers, no hand-offs, no junior developers finishing the work. You communicate directly with the engineer building your system. English and Afrikaans. SA-registered company with proper contracts and invoicing.
Custom Shopify engineering from South Africa
Shopify Plus & Checkout Extensibility
Secure verification flows, gated campaign access, and custom post-purchase logic built within Shopify Checkout Extensibility. Token-based validation, encrypted client-side logic, zero server dependencies. Fully compliant with Shopify policies.
Typical work: Post-purchase verification, gated content, token validation, campaign-specific checkout extensions.
Shopify Development›ERP Integration & Bidirectional Sync
Connect Shopify to enterprise resource planning systems with real-time data synchronization. Proven with Exigo ERP — balance tracking, commission calculations, loyalty automation, and webhook-based event pipelines with intelligent conflict resolution.
Typical work: Exigo ERP, real-time sync, webhook pipelines, commission tracking, balance reconciliation.
Embedded React Applications
Custom single-page applications embedded in Shopify storefronts and admin panels. Customer dashboards for credit balances and loyalty status. Enrollment workflows with conditional logic. Fully independent of Shopify themes.
Typical work: React SPAs, Shopify App Bridge, customer dashboards, admin tools, multi-step workflows.
Custom Platform Applications›Verification & Identity Systems
OTP-based authentication, multi-factor verification, secure tokenization, and fraud detection integrated into Shopify workflows. Automated PDF generation, audit trails, and encrypted data handling for regulated or sensitive operations.
Typical work: OTP APIs, MFA, fraud detection, PDF automation, audit logging, session management.
Shipped Shopify systems
Post-Purchase Verification Flow
A server-free verification system for a limited-edition Shopify Plus campaign. Token-based validation, encrypted client-side logic, privacy-first data handling. Deployed and tested in under 5 days. Zero infrastructure cost. Reusable for future campaigns.
View project›Hybrid Credit Management System
Credit tracking with bidirectional Exigo ERP synchronization. Real-time balance updates, automated loyalty programs, embedded customer dashboards, and secure tokenization. 99.9% uptime, 50% reduction in manual credit tasks, 35% increase in loyalty engagement.
View project›Multi-Step Enrollment Application
Affiliate and partner onboarding with custom OTP verification, Exigo ERP integration, automated PDF confirmation, and real-time partner data sync. 75% reduction in enrollment processing time. Zero fraudulent enrollments. 95% partner satisfaction.
View project›South African engineering talent for global Shopify projects
South Africa produces world-class software engineers who operate in a timezone that overlaps with Europe, the UK, and part of the US business day. I have shipped custom Shopify applications that handle real-time ERP synchronization, secure identity verification, and checkout extensibility on Shopify Plus — the same caliber of work delivered by developers in London or New York, from a base in Cape Town. For international clients, this means senior-level Shopify engineering with responsive communication during your working hours.
How It Works
Tell me what you need built
Describe what your Shopify store needs that does not exist yet. A paragraph is enough to get started.
Technical review and proposal
I assess feasibility within Shopify, propose an architecture, and provide a clear scope with timeline and cost.
Engineer, test, and deliver
Direct communication throughout. Production-ready code, fully tested and documented.
Typical Engagements
Shopify engineering engagements are scoped based on complexity. Two typical shapes:
- Focused build: 1-2 weeks — a self-contained feature, verification flow, or checkout extension. Clearly scoped, fast turnaround. My fastest Shopify production deployment was under 5 days.
- Integration project: 3-6 weeks — ERP connections, embedded applications, enrollment systems, or multi-step workflows requiring discovery, architecture, and phased delivery.
Engineer, not an agency.
I do not sell theme installs, app configurations, or store migrations. If your project needs custom software inside Shopify — application logic, system integration, identity verification — that is what I build. If it needs something else, I will tell you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you a Shopify developer based in South Africa?
Yes. I am based in Cape Town and work with clients across South Africa and internationally. My company, Villiers Vision Works (Pty) Ltd, is a registered South African entity. I work standard SA business hours (SAST/GMT+2).
Do you work with international clients?
Yes. South Africa on GMT+2 provides full overlap with European and UK business hours, and morning overlap with US East Coast. I have delivered Shopify projects for international clients requiring enterprise-grade custom engineering.
What makes your Shopify work different from agencies?
I do not do theme installs, store setup, or app configuration. My work is custom application engineering — building verification flows, credit systems with ERP sync, and enrollment platforms. You work directly with the engineer writing the code, not an account manager.
What Shopify projects have you shipped?
Three production systems: a post-purchase verification flow for Shopify Plus (deployed in under 5 days with zero server cost), a hybrid credit system with Exigo ERP integration (99.9% uptime), and a multi-step enrollment app with OTP verification (75% reduction in processing time).
Do you only work with Shopify?
No. I am a full-stack software developer with 15+ years of experience. Shopify custom engineering is one specialization alongside WordPress/WooCommerce, cloud applications, API development, and mobile apps. The common thread is custom systems engineering — building what does not exist off the shelf.
Looking for a Shopify developer in South Africa?
If your Shopify store needs custom engineering — not theme work — describe what you are trying to build. I will review it and tell you whether it is a fit.