our team
partners
Gerhard Pretorius
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Background | A self-starter who takes the initiative when an opportunity arises, Gerhard founded ComprehendIT in 1998. He believes that work should be enjoyable and thus took his hobby and turned it into a successful and thriving business. He is passionate about what he does and plays a very active role in architecting, designing and implementing solutions. Under Gerhard's leadership and guidance, we look forward to ComprehendIT growing from strength to strength. |
| Role | Systems Architect & Designer | |
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B.Comm (Informatics and Accounting) - University of Pretoria 1991 MBL - UNISA 1997 |
Leon Janse van Rensburg
| Background | Leon's organised nature carries through in his methodical approach to problem-solving. He approaches analysing a problem from all angles before attacking with gusto. Leon leads by example earning the respect of his peers. | ![]() |
| Role | Senior Analyst & Software Engineer | |
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| Qualifications | MCSE (Windows 2000) MCAD.NET MCSD.NET |
Robert Marshall
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Background | Robert has a strong business background with industry experience in Financial Services, Retail, Education/Training. He is instrumental in ensuring the smooth running of ComprehendIT. Optimistic in even the most challenging situations, he always comes out on top with a smile. |
| Role | Managing Director | |
| Skill Set | Project Management - 7 years experience | |
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B.Comm (Accounting, Private Law) - UNISA 2000 MBA - University of Stellenbosch 2006 Prince II Foundation for Project Managers - 2005 Foschini Management Development Program |
Wiaan van Jaarsveld
| Background | Wiaan's strengths lie in his ability to combine business perspectives with technical know-how in order to architect and design holistic solutions. A very analytical individual with a passion for taking on challenges - he always rises to the occasion to produce a high standard of work. Wiaan consistently delves into various & new technologies to explore how best they can be used/combined to implement an optimal and robust solution. Looking for optimisation at every turn, he prescribes and lives by the notion of working smarter, not harder. | ![]() |
| Role | Solutions Architect & Designer | |
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| Qualifications | B.Eng. Electronic Engineering - University of Stellenbosh 2000 |
team
Senior Analysts / DevelopersAndre Myburgh, Johan van der Merwe |
Analysts / DevelopersCobus Lombard, Henk Roux, Jan Vosloo |
Senior DevelopersDeon Pretorius |
DevelopersRidwhaan Ally, Reynard de Jager, Izaan Mobey, Emile Spamer, Takawira Takundwa |
Junior DevelopersMarius Pretorius |
Technical SupportPatrick Delport, Nico van der Walt |
external resources
ComprehendIT works with subcontractors when the need arises.
Subcontractors remain under the watchful eye and guidance of senior team members to ensure that the standard
and quality of work remains high.
Working with subcontractors gives us the flexibility to expand our resource base and source the correct expertise for the job at hand when required.



