About DataNate
DataNate is a division of Audit (Pty) Ltd, born from a practical need: to give businesses a smarter, more efficient way to work.
What started as an internal tool to help Audit deliver better services to its clients quickly proved its value beyond one company. Business after business was wrestling with the same challenge – paper-based systems that were slow, fragmented, and impossible to scale. The demand from clients to use the tool for their own operations made the answer clear. DataNate was built to solve a problem that is universal.
At its core DataNate replaces outdated paper processes with custom-built digital applications tailored to how each business actually operates. Every app is designed around your existing workflows, integrating seamlessly with the systems and data you already use, and converting them into a streamlined, paperless environment.
From daily checklists and task management to consolidated data reporting, DataNate gives teams a single, reliable platform where work gets done, information is captured accurately and nothing gets lost. Each solution is custom-built with the features your operation needs, creating a clean workflow trail that is accessible, auditable and built to grow with your business.
The shift away from paper is no longer a future consideration. It is a business standard. DataNate makes that transition straightforward.
Mobilise Any Business Process
Turn any paper form into a mobile app: inspections, orders, incidents, checklists, reports and audits, without changing how your team already works.
Inspections
Assess safety, PPE compliance, equipment and site conditions from a phone or tablet.
Orders
Build order forms with digital signature capture and full job detail.
Incidents
Log injuries, leaks and accidents the moment they happen, with photo evidence attached.
Checklists
Create, assign and track to-do lists for field teams in real time.
Reports
Compile incident and inspection reports with photographic evidence, ready to send.
Audits
Spot performance, efficiency and cost-saving opportunities on-site and in the field.
Connects with the Tools You Already Use
Push and pull data between DataNate and Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Box, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, OneDrive and SharePoint, with no manual re-entry required.
How We Build Your App — Step by Step
Step 1: Identification
We meet with you, walk through your current paper process, and identify where a digital app will have the biggest impact.
Step 2: Development
We build a platform matched to your workflow, look and feel, fully customised, with you directing the requirements.
Step 3: Proof of Concept
You test the app in real conditions and give feedback until it works exactly as needed.
Step 4: SLA & Costing
We agree a costing model suited to your business and sign off the service agreement.
Step 5: Solution
The system goes live, your team is trained, and DataNate moves into an ongoing support role.
Field-Ready Features That Handle Anything
Customise Datanate to automate your business processes. Replace paper-based forms with apps on Datanate
Powerful
Deep functionality built for real field conditions, not just office use.
VARIETY
Barcode scanning, signatures, drawings, photos, video, audio, GPS and map locations, all in one form.
DETAIL ORIENTED
Repeating sections, conditional logic, cascading lists and drill-down detail, built to match how complex your process actually is.
APPLY LOGIC
If you can build an Excel formula, you can set the logic that controls what your app shows, validates and calculates.
USER INTERFACE
Different start screens and views for different teams and departments.
Custom Look
Your colours, icons and branding throughout
Costing Model
Every business’s paper process is different, so we don’t sell a fixed package; we cost the work involved in digitising yours.
Development Cost
A once-off cost to build your app, scaled to complexity.
Monthly Cost
From R300 per user per month, scaled to your team size and needs.
Unique Absorption
Qualifying clients can spread development cost over the length of an SLA, easing cash flow.
Contact
Get In Touch
Tell us about your current process and we’ll come back with a costing and a realistic build timeline.
Address
Sabie, Mpumalanga
South Africa, 1260
Phone Number
+27 83 441 8570
info@datanate.co.za
Trusted by Businesses Across Forestry, Mining and Agriculture
DataNate is built and used across Mpumalanga’s forestry, mining and agriculture sectors, industries where a lost or incomplete paper file has real consequences at audit time. Our growing client base is proof the paperless approach holds up in the field, not just on paper.
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TKBA International
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Warburton Sawmill
“Before, information was spread across different systems and people. Now everything is in one place, organised and accurate. The data is reliable because it’s backed by proof, which gives us confidence in our numbers. The biggest change is speed. We’ve moved from saying ‘I’ll get back to you tomorrow’ to giving answers immediately.” – Ignis Steenkamp
White River Sawmills
“DataNate is the partner capable of bringing these projects to life. Their experience within the timber industry, combined with strong technical expertise and professionalism, has added significant value to our digital journey. We highly recommend DataNate to any organisation looking to implement practical, industry-informed digital solutions.” – Willie Stander
ELS Timbers
“Having all our production and stock data available in one place has changed how we operate. Information is easy to access, professionally presented, and simple to share with clients. It’s improved how we plan and how confidently we engage with our customers.” – Johan Spies
