About AlterByte Our Ethos

Architecting Digital
Advantage.

We are a South African digital strategy and development partner delivering high-performance web platforms built for measurable growth.

Our Mission
Stop renting space.
Own your platform.

We believe South African businesses deserve digital systems that load instantly, rank organically, and convert reliably—free from legacy bloat and vendor lock-in.

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The Origin Story

Scroll to discover how we got here.

Founded story

Built to deliver systems, not just screens.

AlterByte started as a response to ghost sites and brittle launches. We saw teams shipping beautiful interfaces that failed in production. Our answer was a delivery model that pairs strategy, engineering, and operational assurance from day one.

Milestones
2020
AlterByte formed
Founded to translate complex operations into fast, visible systems.
2022
Systems-first delivery
Shifted from brochure sites to automation-led platforms and portals.
2024
Lifecycle assurance
Introduced recurring coverage with monitoring, QA, and SLA-style support.

Team

Senior operators, hands-on delivery.

We stay lean so senior engineers remain close to strategy, QA, and launch readiness.

Core team
Kieran Jacobs
Founder, Systems Architect

Platform strategy, automation design, and delivery oversight.

Core team
Nandi Maseko
Delivery Lead

Sprint planning, stakeholder alignment, and QA gates.

Core team
Ethan Ferreira
Engineering Lead

Next.js platforms, integrations, and performance budgets.

Next.js 14TypeScriptTailwind CSSFramer MotionSanity CMSSupabasePrisma ORMVercel EdgePayFastReact Server ComponentsOpenTelemetryPlaywright

Certifications and partners

Trusted by the core platform stack.

We build with vetted partners to ensure observability, security, and dependable infrastructure in production.

Vercel
Supabase
Sanity
PayFast
Sentry
Google Cloud
Our DNA

Built on First Principles.

Strategic Clarity

We don't just build; we align. Every line of code starts with a clear understanding of your business goals, ensuring the final platform isn't just pretty, but profitable.

Performance by Default

Speed is a feature. We engineer for low latency, optimized assets, and instant interactions.

Scalable Systems

Modular architecture that grows with you. No monolithic debt, just clean, reusable components.

Craftsmanship

Pixel-perfect implementation. We sweat the details so your brand looks world-class.

Transparent Delivery

No black boxes. You have full visibility into our sprint cycles and roadmap.

Long-Term Partnership

Launch is just day one. We support your growth with ongoing optimization.

Uptime SLA
99.9%
Enterprise reliability
Avg Latency
85ms
Global edge network
Audit Score
100
Lighthouse performance
Client Retention
94%
Long-term partnerships

Excellence in Execution

We execute with delivery discipline, ensuring every detail supports performance, accessibility, and user trust.

Client-Centric Collaboration

Our partnership model prioritizes clarity and alignment, translating strategic goals into reliable delivery.

Local Expertise, Global Standards

We combine South African market insight with global delivery standards to help you compete with confidence.

Local presence

Johannesburg, South Africa.

Based in Sandton and delivery-ready nationwide. We operate in the South African timezone for fast collaboration and on-the-ground insight.

Sandton, Johannesburg, GP 2196
Latitude -26.1076, Longitude 28.0567
hello@alterbyte.co.za
Studio hub
Timezone
GMT+2
Coverage
National + Remote
Availability
Mon to Fri
Response
Same-day
Onsite visits by arrangement
Our Process

From Vision to Reality.

Phase 01

Discovery & Strategy

We deep dive into your business model, audience, and constraints to define a clear scope and technical roadmap.

Phase 02

Design & Prototyping

We craft high-fidelity designs and interactive prototypes to validate user flows before writing a single line of code.

Phase 03

Engineering & QA

Our senior engineers build your platform using modern standards, followed by rigorous testing for performance and accessibility.

Phase 04

Launch & Optimization

We manage a seamless go-live and immediately shift to optimization mode, using real-world data to refine the experience.

Ready to align strategy, delivery, and operations?

Partner with AlterByte to define scope, delivery milestones, and an operational plan aligned to your goals.