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You are not buying hours. You are buying access to senior technical decision-making that prevents costly mistakes, accelerates execution, and improves long-term technology outcomes.

gigtech pricing and packages

Clear pricing. No surprises.

Monthly advisory retainers and fixed-fee project engagements. ZAR for South Africa  ·  USD for international clients.

Monthly retainers

Advisory Packages

Monthly access to senior technical expertise. 3-month minimum  ·  Hours do not roll over  ·  Remote-first delivery.

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Advisory Access

Advisory access — guidance on key decisions when needed.

R9,500
/ month  ·  ZAR excl. VAT
$750 USD / month

Avoid early-stage technical mistakes and make correct foundational decisions without committing to a full-time senior hire.

  • 5 hrs senior consulting per month
  • 24-hour response time
  • Email support channel
  • Quarterly strategy review
  • Monthly hours — no rollover
  • Avoid unnecessary rebuilds caused by early architectural mistakes
  • Reduce wasted developer time through clearer direction
  • Validate technical decisions before committing budget

Early-stage businesses that need senior direction and a trusted technical sounding board.

3-month minimum

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Embedded Partner

Ongoing involvement in technical direction and team guidance.

R22,500
/ month  ·  ZAR excl. VAT
$1,750 USD / month

Embed consistent senior technical thinking into your business to improve execution quality and reduce costly misalignment.

  • 15 hrs consulting + 5 hrs dev advisory
  • 8-hour response time
  • Email + WhatsApp support
  • Monthly written summary report
  • Quarterly strategy session
  • Monthly hours — no rollover
  • Improve development team output and alignment
  • Reduce rework caused by unclear or shifting requirements
  • Make faster, more confident product and architecture decisions

Growing businesses that need consistent senior advisory alongside development team guidance.

3-month minimum

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Deep partnership
Strategic Partner

Leadership-level partnership with influence on strategic decisions.

R49,500
/ month  ·  ZAR excl. VAT
$3,900 USD / month

Operate at a leadership level across your technology function, aligning technical decisions with business, financial, and investor outcomes.

  • 30 hrs consulting + 10 hrs dev advisory
  • 4-hour response time
  • Email + WhatsApp + scheduled calls
  • Detailed monthly written report
  • Quarterly executive strategy session
  • Board or investor presentation support
  • Monthly hours — no rollover
  • Support board and investor-level technical decisions
  • Prevent high-cost strategic missteps
  • Align technology with growth, scale, and funding objectives

Established businesses that need deep technical partnership, strategic oversight, and board-level reporting.

3-month minimum

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Bespoke
Executive Partnership

Embedded leadership with priority access and decision ownership.

R75,000+
/ month  ·  ZAR excl. VAT
Custom USD / month

Full strategic alignment between technology, operations, and business objectives with dedicated senior oversight.

  • Custom hour allocation
  • 2-hour response time
  • Dedicated contact channel
  • Custom executive reporting
  • Bespoke deliverables
  • Priority scheduling
  • Drive large-scale technical initiatives with reduced execution risk
  • Improve cross-team alignment across engineering, product, and leadership
  • Ensure technical decisions support long-term business strategy

Larger organisations needing dedicated senior advisory with custom scope and deliverables.

Per MSA agreement

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ZAR prices exclude VAT. USD/GBP rates reviewed periodically. E&OE.

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Who this is
not for

We'd rather be upfront than take on an engagement that won't deliver value for both sides.

✕ Businesses looking for the cheapest development option
✕ Teams that want execution without strategic input
✕ Projects without clear ownership or decision-makers
Fixed-fee engagements

Project Services

Defined scope, fixed price, agreed in writing before work begins. No hourly billing surprises.

TechCost Intelligence Audit
R22,500
$1,500 USD

Fixed fee. Savings guarantee: if we don't find savings worth the audit fee, we refund it.

⏲ 5 business days

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Technical Due Diligence
Express
R25,000
$1,800 USD

Initial risk score and high-level findings.

⏲ 2 business days

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Standard
R45,000
$3,200 USD

Full written report with risk scoring and executive summary.

⏲ 5 business days

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Comprehensive
R95,000
$6,500 USD

Deep-dive across all areas. Board-ready presentation.

⏲ 10 business days

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MVP Launchpad
Simple
R55,000 – R75,000
$3,500 – $5,000 USD

2–3 core user flows, basic auth, simple API.

⏲ 2–3 weeks

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Mobile App
R75,000 – R110,000
$5,000 – $7,500 USD

iOS, Android, or cross-platform. Auth, API backend.

⏲ 3–6 weeks

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Complex Platform
R95,000 – R120,000
$6,500 – $8,200 USD

Multiple user roles, 3+ integrations, admin panel.

⏲ 6–8 weeks

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Add-ons

Optional Extras

Extra consulting hours
R1,800 / hr
$130 / hr
Additional hours beyond monthly package
Extra dev advisory hours
R1,600 / hr
$115 / hr
Additional development advisory beyond package
Emergency priority support
R3,500 / hr
$250 / hr
Out-of-hours or same-day critical support
Tech Health Score Report
R8,500
$600
Standalone scoring: performance, cost, security, scalability
Monthly Tech Report (no retainer)
R4,500 / mo
$320 / mo
Monthly written insights for non-retainer clients
Common questions

Pricing FAQ

Do unused hours roll over?
No. Monthly retainer hours are allocated per calendar month and do not carry over. Unused hours are forfeited at month end.
What is the minimum commitment?
All retainer packages require a 3-month minimum commitment. After that, month-to-month with 30 days written notice to cancel or change tier.
How does international billing work?
International clients are invoiced in USD (or GBP on request) via Wise, SWIFT, or PayFast International.
Is development included?
Development advisory hours are included in Growth and Strategic Partner packages. Actual coding work is referred to vetted partner studios — gigtech provides strategic oversight and the introduction.
Can I get a custom package?
Yes. Contact us and we will put together a bespoke engagement that fits your specific hours, budget, and requirements.
Are prices inclusive of VAT?
All ZAR prices shown exclude VAT. VAT will be added where applicable. International clients are not subject to South African VAT. E&OE.
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Our commitment to you: If we believe we cannot add meaningful value after initial engagement, we will tell you early and recommend stopping rather than continuing unnecessary spend.

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1 We receive your enquiry and review your situation
2 A senior consultant is assigned — not a sales person
3 We respond within 1 business day with a personalised recommendation
4 If we are a good fit, we schedule a free 30-minute discovery call

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