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Technology • Digital Platforms

Digital PlatformsCustom portals and multi-tenant platforms built for growth.

B2B customer portals, multi-sided marketplaces, internal operational systems, and digital product platforms.

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In short

What is Digital Platforms?

A digital platform is software that a business’s customers, members or partners log in to use, such as a client portal, marketplace or operational system. Lulonke engineers B2B client and member portals, multi-tenant SaaS products, marketplaces and operational dashboards on API-first architecture built to scale.

Reviewed by the Lulonke Solutions team

Best for
Retail & E-commerce, Construction, Professional Services
What it includes
B2B Client & Member Portals, Multi-Tenant SaaS Architecture, Marketplace Infrastructure, Operational Dashboards, API-First Architecture
Investment
From R5,000 – R45,000
Timeline
2 – 3 Weeks · 3 – 6 Weeks · 6 – 10 Weeks
Where
Based in Johannesburg, working with businesses across South Africa
E-Commerce & Digital Platform Stacks

Engineered Across Premier Commerce & Content Platforms

Headless storefronts, custom digital marketplaces, and high-volume commerce engines with localized African payment integrations.

Shopify PlusGlobal Scalable Commerce
Stripe PaymentsMulti-Currency Global Gateway
Paystack AfricaLocal Card, EFT & USSD Payments
WooCommerce & WPExtensible Open Commerce
Next.js CommerceHeadless Sub-Second Storefront
Supabase DatabaseCatalog & Inventory State
Klaviyo CommerceAbandoned Cart & Customer Flows
PostgreSQL BackendHigh-Throughput Orders
PCI-DSS Compliant CheckoutsReal-Time ERP / Inventory SyncOptimized Mobile Conversions

The problem

What problems does Digital Platforms solve?

Off-the-shelf software often fails to support unique business models, multi-role permissions, or complex operational workflows. Trying to force enterprise processes into rigid SaaS platforms leads to manual workarounds and fragmented client experiences.

What we do

What our Digital Platforms service includes

B2B Client & Member Portals

Secure self-service portals for client document access, status tracking, and account management.

Multi-Tenant SaaS Architecture

Scalable multi-tenant web platform development with role-based data isolation.

Marketplace Infrastructure

Multi-sided platforms matching buyers, suppliers, and service providers.

Operational Dashboards

Internal management portals coordinating workflows, staff tasks, and business approvals.

API-First Architecture

Headless platform design allowing seamless front-end and mobile app integrations.

How it works

How we deliver Digital Platforms, step by step

  1. 01Requirements & Data ModelingMap user roles, permissions, database schemas, and administrative workflows.
  2. 02UX & System PrototypingWireframe user journeys and interactive prototypes to validate operational flows.
  3. 03Full-Stack Platform EngineeringDevelop secure web application architecture using modern, resilient tech stacks.
  4. 04Operational Rollout & SupportDeploy production platforms with continuous monitoring and feature iterations.

Proof

Where we have delivered Digital Platforms

Ekashop

The township marketplace.

A multi-sided marketplace unifying spaza shops, township kitchens, liquor outlets and local apparel brands with delivery drivers and buyers — inventory, logistics and payments in one system.

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Investment & Scoping

Digital Platforms pricing and timelines in South Africa

Category A • Transparent Starting Benchmarks

Web Platforms & Digital Storefronts

Engineered for sub-second mobile performance across South African networks with complete source code ownership.

Brochure Site

R5,000 – R45,000
One-off
Timeline: 2 – 3 Weeks

Clean, high-performance web presence for service firms establishing verified credibility.

  • 4–8 Bespoke page templates
  • Responsive Next.js / TypeScript architecture
  • Core Web Vitals mobile optimization
  • Integrated contact & lead capture forms
  • Search Console & Analytics telemetry
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Custom Business Web App

R45,000 – R150,000
One-off
Timeline: 3 – 6 Weeks

Multi-template digital platform with bespoke design system and marketing integrations.

  • 10–25 Custom page layouts & components
  • Headless CMS for seamless team editing
  • CRM lead routing & webhook automations
  • Technical SEO & schema structured data
  • Sub-second First Contentful Paint (FCP)
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Headless E-Commerce

R80,000 – R350,000+
One-off
Timeline: 6 – 10 Weeks

Decoupled storefront with sub-second checkout, local payment gateways, and inventory sync.

  • Next.js Commerce frontend + API backend
  • Ozow, PayFast, Payflex & Capitec Pay rails
  • Automated inventory & courier webhooks
  • Server-Side Conversion API (CAPI) tracking
  • Dynamic cart abandonment recovery funnels
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Related

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App Development

Applications your business runs on.

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Managed IT

Proactive IT management and infrastructure support.

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Further reading

Guides on Digital Platforms

Questions

Digital Platforms: frequently asked questions

How do you handle user data security in multi-tenant platforms?

We implement tenant-level data isolation, encrypted data stores, strict RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), and POPIA compliance safeguards.

Can digital platforms integrate with our ERP or payment gateway?

Yes. All platforms we build feature robust API endpoints for seamless integration with Paystack, Xero, Salesforce, and custom APIs.

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