Rates & estimate guide
All figures are in South African Rand, exclude VAT unless noted, and are informational—your statement of work confirms the final fee. We do not process card payments on this site.
| Offering | Basis | Starting from |
|---|---|---|
| CLI application design engagement | Fixed fee, 3–6 weeks | R 85 000 |
| Script library review | Fixed fee up to 40 scripts | R 32 000 |
| Scripting workshop (half day) | Per session, up to 8 attendees | R 18 500 |
| Office hours retainer | Monthly, 4 hours | R 9 200 |
| Ad-hoc advisory | Hourly, pre-paid blocks of 10h | R 2 450 / hour |
What moves an estimate
- Number of distinct invocation contexts (CI, laptops, customer servers)
- Languages involved beyond one primary CLI implementation
- Regulatory logging or audit requirements on stderr output
- On-site days in Cape Town versus fully remote pairing
- Compressed calendar with parallel reviewers
Deposits & invoicing
New clients pay 40% on signature for fixed engagements; the balance is due on handoff. Retainers invoice on the first business day of each month. Payment by EFT within 14 days.
Get a written quote
Send your brief with repo size, target users, and desired start month.