Software built in Africa.
Engineered to scale.

Pace Online designs, builds, and distributes software products for logistics, government, education, and tourism. Since 2012.

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About Pace Online

A decade of building software that moves people, information, and goods more efficiently.

Our Story

Founded in 2012, Pace Online began as a leader in online technology and web-based systems, building deep capability in digitisation — from websites and extranets to web portals — for government and private-sector clients across South Africa.

In 2018, a pivotal conversation in the logistics sector sparked the development of DigiCargo, shifting the company from project delivery to product development. That shift defined our trajectory.

Today, Pace Online operates as a software OEM — designing, building, and distributing our own products through strategic distribution channels. Our platforms serve ports, government institutions, national education programmes, and tourism destinations across the continent.

Pace Online team

Our Journey

Key milestones from inception to market penetration.

2012
Incorporated and building capability

Pace Online is founded, laying the groundwork for web-based systems and digital solutions.

2018
A logistics meeting of minds

A pivotal conversation in the logistics sector sparks the DigiCargo concept, redirecting the company toward product development.

2019
Services-era delivery footprint

Established delivery capability across government and private-sector clients throughout South Africa.

2022
Product engineering under real-world constraints

Building products designed for demanding operational environments — ports, government institutions, and field conditions.

2023
The Stevedoring App validates in the field

Barcode/QR scanning, driver assignment, incident reporting, and shift tracking proven across RORO port operations.

2024
NIHSS Virtual Doctoral School goes live

National platform for PhD candidates launches on Google Play and Apple App Store, powered by Uniflo.

2025
DigiCargo scales and the portfolio matures

700,000+ vehicles scanned across Durban, Port Elizabeth, and East London. Yard concept demo planning begins.

2026
Software OEM strategy formalised

Distribution partnerships established with telecom channel partners. Greight enters commercialisation for automotive manufacturing.

2026+
Market penetration chapter begins

Expansion roadmap activated — bringing proven platforms to new markets across the African continent and beyond.

Our Products

Proprietary platforms we design, build, and continuously improve.

DigiCargo

Digitising African port logistics.

A logistics platform for port operations, built through on-site discovery and continuous enhancement. Supports multi-port deployment with real-time workflow digitisation.

  • On-site workflow digitisation
  • Continuous feature enhancements
  • Multi-port deployment

Proof point: Over half a million units recorded across 300+ vessels in Durban, Port Elizabeth, and East London.

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The Stevedoring App

End-to-end RORO operations in one platform.

Purpose-built SaaS for roll-in/roll-out shipping with full online and offline capability. Engineered for a ~2-second scan/assign/save cycle.

  • Offline digital tally
  • Order tracking and driver assignment
  • Staff shift tracking with automated timesheets

Proof point: 700,000+ vehicles scanned. Three taps and nine seconds to record a vehicle, location, and handler.

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Govermate

Government opportunities, matched to you.

A profile-driven platform connecting businesses and job seekers with government opportunities. Serving SMMEs, suppliers, consultants, and job seekers across South Africa.

  • Profile-driven matching
  • Up to 100 curated opportunities per month
  • Alerts and updates
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Our Solutions

Outcome-driven platforms tailored for specific industries and use cases.

Greight

Scan-based workflow management for manufacturing and yards.

Platform-as-a-service for scanning operations including WIP rejection capture and yard vehicle tracking. Organisational, team, and seat licensing with per-scan usage fees.

  • WIP rejection capture
  • Yard scanning and tracking
  • Flexible organisational licensing

Proof point: In proposal with a major South African automotive manufacturer.

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Uniflo

Collaboration and cohesion at scale.

A platform for distributed members and digital communities in education, membership organisations, and government. Released on both Google Play and Apple App Store.

  • Group-based community structure
  • Forums, messaging, and live chat
  • Moderation controls and workflows

Proof point: Powers the NIHSS Virtual Doctoral School — national platform for PhD candidates across South African universities.

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SunSeek

Destination publishing and booking, unified.

A tourism platform combining destination marketing, activity discovery, and booking into one system. Structured content management with partner listings and booking modules.

  • Destination content management
  • Booking modules
  • Partner listings and connections

Proof point: Powers the iSimangaliso Wetland Park — live destination portal with structured tourism content.

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Port operations team

Built in Africa. Engineered to scale.

Trusted by South Africa Cargo Services · NIHSS · iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority · Dube TradePort Corporation · Toyota South Africa Motors · Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife · Public Investment Corporation · INSETA · Vodacom

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Why Pace Online

A decade of building software that moves people, information, and goods more efficiently. Here's what sets us apart.

Purpose-built products

Every product is designed, developed, and maintained by our team. You get a direct line to the engineers who build and support the software — no resellers, no layers, no disconnect between the product and the people behind it.

Proven in demanding environments

Our platforms operate in ports, government institutions, and national education programmes. These environments demand uptime, offline capability, and durability. We've built for that reality from day one.

African-first, globally relevant

Built for the realities of the African continent — intermittent connectivity, complex procurement, and diverse operational environments. Architected to scale beyond borders as demand grows.

From services to software OEM

We started solving individual client problems. Today we package those solutions as products for entire industries. Our next chapter is distribution through strategic partners, bringing proven platforms to new markets.

Operations monitoring
Warehouse logistics scanning
Mobile devices for field operations

Case Studies

Real-world results from our products in ports, education, and tourism. See how our platforms solve complex operational challenges.

Scanning operations
Logistics · DigiCargo

The Stevedoring App

Problem

Manual RORO processes struggle with speed, break down when connectivity drops, and create accountability gaps across shifts. Paper-based tallying was slow, error-prone, and offered no real-time visibility into vessel operations.

Solution

An end-to-end SaaS platform with barcode/QR scanning, driver and handler assignment, incident reporting, and shift tracking. Engineered for a ~2-second scan/assign/save cycle with full offline capability.

Outcomes
  • 700,000+ vehicles scanned
  • 300+ vessels processed
  • 150+ consignments managed
  • 40+ shipping agencies on platform
  • Three taps and nine seconds to record a vehicle, location, and handler
Collaboration and education
Education · Uniflo

NIHSS Virtual Doctoral School

Problem

The National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences needed national-scale virtual collaboration for PhD candidates. COVID-19 exposed the limitations of in-person-only doctoral support, and existing tools couldn't deliver structured academic community at scale.

Solution

A web and mobile platform built on Uniflo with discussion forums, messaging, live chat, and group management by region, theme, and institution. Released on both Google Play and Apple App Store with iterative updates.

Outcomes
  • National-scale platform for PhD candidates across South African universities
  • Web and mobile apps live on both app stores
  • Structured collaboration by region, theme, and institution
  • Iterative release cycle with continuous improvements
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Tourism · SunSeek

iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Problem

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — needed a modern digital presence for destination marketing and visitor resources. Existing solutions couldn't combine content management, activity discovery, and operator connections in one platform.

Solution

A website built on the SunSeek platform with structured content architecture: places, activities, a resource centre, and connections linking activities to operators and service providers.

Outcomes
  • Live destination portal with structured tourism content
  • Structured content architecture connecting activities to operators
  • Featured SunSeek customer site
  • 36-month service agreement

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Active in South Africa's major ports

Our logistics platforms operate across Durban, Port Elizabeth, and East London — digitising port operations where speed and reliability matter most.

Durban
Port Elizabeth
East London

Get in Touch

Whether you're looking for a product demo, exploring a partnership, or have a general enquiry — we'd like to hear from you. We'll respond within two business days.

howzit@paceonline.co.za

+27 64 528 1892
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Building HQ, Thornhill Office Park,
94 Bekker Road, Vorna Valley,
Midrand 1686, South Africa