Started in a university lab.
Built for every business.
Forged Direxion started with two data science and computer science students watching brilliant people waste hours every day on work that software could do in seconds. We built the solution we wished existed — right here in South Africa.
3.2M+
Processes automated
650+
Client engagements
12+
Industries served
2023
Founded
We consult before
we build anything
Too many automation firms show up with a predetermined solution and adapt the client to fit it. We do the opposite: we spend real time understanding exactly how your business operates before recommending or building anything.
That's why our automations have a near-zero failure rate — they're built around your actual data, your actual systems, and your actual team. Not a template.
Work with usResults First
Every build is measured. Every project has a clear ROI target. We don't ship until the numbers prove it works.
Human at the Core
Automation should free people to do meaningful work. We build tools that elevate humans, not erase them.
Understand Deeply
We spend more time listening than pitching. The best automations come from truly understanding how a business operates.
Trusted by Design
Security and reliability aren't afterthoughts. Every automation we build is designed to be trusted with critical operations.
Built by students who
refused to wait
Two final-year students who saw inefficiency everywhere and decided to build the solution themselves. Every automation Forged Direxion ships carries their combined expertise in computer science and data science.
Tshegofatso Shabangu
Forged Direxion Technologies
Final Year Student
BSc Computer Science
Co-Founder & Builder
Forged Direxion Technologies
Conference Organiser
Deep Learning IndabaX SA 2026
Programme Mentor
BRICS Data Analytics & Astronomy
Tshegofatso is a final-year Computer Science student who believes Africa doesn't just participate in the global tech revolution — it leads it. As co-founder of Forged Direxion, he's building the infrastructure for intelligent automation on the continent and organising one of Africa's most influential AI research convenings.
Gofaone Mokgopanyane
Forged Direxion Technologies
Final Year Student
BSc Data Science
Co-Founder
Forged Direxion Technologies
Executive Member
Innovation Lab
Data & Intelligence Lead
Process intelligence & audit
Gofaone is a final-year Data Science student with a deep focus on turning raw data into decisions that matter. As co-founder of Forged Direxion, she brings the analytical lens that drives everything from client process audits to the intelligence layer behind the automations the team builds.
How we got here
Founded in Johannesburg. Tshegofatso and Gofaone built the first automation proof-of-concept in a university lab — an invoice processor that replaced 6 hours of daily manual work.
First paying clients: 3 SMEs and 1 logistics company. Established the consulting-first approach — no generic solutions, every build custom.
Team expanded. Reached 50+ client automations deployed across financial services, retail, and logistics sectors.
200+ clients across South Africa. Gofaone's data science methodology integrated into every client process audit. Innovation Lab partnership formed.
Deep Learning IndabaX SA 2026 organising partnership. BRICS Data Analytics Astronomy mentorship programme. 3.2M+ processes automated across client base.
Expanding beyond South Africa. Document Intelligence and AI Agents capabilities launched. 650+ client engagements.
The people behind the builds
Tshegofatso Shabangu
Co-Founder
Final-year CS student, Deep Learning IndabaX SA 2026 organiser, and BRICS Astronomy Data Analytics mentor. Leads automation architecture and client strategy.
Gofaone Mokgopanyane
Co-Founder
Final-year Data Science student and Innovation Lab Executive. Leads process intelligence, data pipelines, and the analytical layer behind every automation.
Amara Osei
Lead Automation Consultant
8 years across enterprise operations and digital transformation. Bridges client business problems and technical automation solutions.
Ruan van der Merwe
Lead Engineer
Distributed systems specialist. Builds the infrastructure that keeps every automation running reliably at scale.
Zanele Khoza
Client Success Lead
Guides every client from first build through expansion. Makes sure ROI is measured, visible, and growing.
Liam Nakamura
Data Engineer
Designs and maintains the data pipelines and ETL workflows that power client reporting and AI-driven automations.
Join our team
We're always looking for consultants, engineers, and data scientists who want their work to have real, measurable impact.