15 years building software for South African businesses -
and the companies that hire them.
I build software for businesses across South Africa and internationally. WordPress, WooCommerce, custom web applications, APIs, and mobile apps. Based in Cape Town. SA-registered company. Direct access to the developer who does the work.
Cape Town
Based in South Africa
15+
Years development experience
5
Continents served
SA Reg
Villiers Vision Works (Pty) Ltd
Why choose a South African developer?
What you get working with a local developer
Local payment and platform expertise
PayFast, Peach Payments, Ozow, Yoco - I have integrated them all. I understand the South African e-commerce and payment landscape, POPIA-aware data handling requirements, and the hosting environment.
Same timezone, same context
No overnight delays. No cultural misunderstandings. I work SA business hours and understand the South African market from the inside.
Registered, accountable, professional
Villiers Vision Works (Pty) Ltd is a registered South African company. Proper contracts, VAT invoicing, and professional accountability.
Senior talent, competitive rates
15+ years of production experience at rates that reflect the South African market. You get senior-level work with better economics than hiring locally in the US, UK, or Europe.
English-first, no language barrier
South Africa is an English-speaking country. Clear, direct, professional communication - written and spoken. No translators or intermediaries.
Timezone that works
UTC+2 gives 6 hours of overlap with US Eastern, full overlap with UK/Europe, and practical overlap with Australian business hours. I have been working with international clients since 2011.
What I build
WordPress & WooCommerce
Support, rescue, custom development, and integrations. 15 years of hands-on experience. 885+ WooThemes clients supported. Working with WooCommerce since its early WooThemes era.
WordPress & WooCommerce›Custom Web Applications
Cloud-based applications, dashboards, admin panels, booking systems, and internal tools. React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL.
Cloud Applications›API Servers & Integrations
Custom API servers, microservices, and system integrations. REST and gRPC. Connect your platforms reliably.
API & Integrations›Mobile App Development
React Native apps for iOS and Android. Companion apps for existing systems - field tools, customer portals, mobile dashboards.
Mobile Apps›Work delivered for South African businesses
Newsnet AI Application
AI-powered news aggregation and classification system. Custom web application with intelligent content processing and real-time categorization.
Push Notifications Microservice
Scalable push notification API server built as an independent microservice. Notification routing, delivery tracking, and retry logic for multiple client applications.
Shopify Enrollment App
Custom enrollment and registration application integrated into a Shopify storefront. Automated onboarding workflows and account provisioning.
Stompieswood | WooCommerce Payment Split
Custom WooCommerce payment gateway integration for a South African e-commerce business. Split payment functionality and gateway configuration.
Geo-Based Payment Logic
Custom payment routing for WooCommerce based on customer location. Location-based payment distribution across different gateways for a South African business.
What Clients Say
“Very professional work and communication.”
Synlighet AS
“Anton was very responsive and thorough-- would definitely hire him again!”
Pamela Mitchell
“Anton was great! He was fast and answered any questions I had. I would highly recommend him.”
Joanne Lewis
How It Works
Send a project summary
Describe the problem or what you need built. I work with businesses across South Africa and internationally.
Honest fit assessment
Within 24 hours I tell you whether I am the right developer for this, and what the fastest path forward looks like.
Build with direct access
One developer, clear scope, regular updates. You always talk to the person doing the work.
Typical Engagements
Web development work usually falls into one of three routes: focused website improvements, forms and integrations, or broader custom web application work.
- Website improvements and support: days to 2 weeks - content changes, performance fixes, UX improvements, and smaller feature work.
- Forms, integrations, dashboards, and custom functionality: 1-4 weeks - where the site needs to connect to business systems or do more than publish pages.
- Custom web app work: scoped after discovery - when the requirement is closer to a product or internal platform than a website.
Clear routing from the start.
I do not treat every web project like the same agency package. I separate support work, integration work, and product-style builds so the scope matches the actual need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where in South Africa are you based?
Cape Town, Western Cape. I work from a home office with fibre internet, LTE backup, and solar/battery power backup.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes. I have been working with clients in the US, UK, Europe, and Australia since 2011. I invoice in USD, GBP, EUR, or ZAR depending on the client.
Are you a freelancer or a company?
I operate as Villiers Vision Works (Pty) Ltd, a registered South African company. I am the lead developer. For larger projects, I assemble specialist support as needed.
What are your rates?
I offer hourly, daily, weekly, and fixed-price options. Rates reflect the South African market while delivering senior-level international quality. Every project is scoped with a clear estimate before work begins.
Do you handle load shedding?
Yes. My office runs on solar panels with battery backup and LTE failover internet. I maintain full productivity during load shedding.
Looking for a software developer in South Africa?
I review enquiries personally and tell you whether I am the right fit. If I am not, I will say so up front.