Hire a Business Automation Consultant in South Africa
Most automation consultants do one of two things: they set up off-the-shelf tools like Zapier or Power Automate, or they spend six weeks scoping a project that should take two. Neither option is right for businesses with real operational complexity that needs proper engineering.
_the.problem
The problem with the available options
The problem with off-the-shelf tools is that they're designed for simple, standardised flows. They break on edge cases. They don't handle errors gracefully. They can't be customised when your process doesn't fit the template. And when they break — which they will — you're on your own with a visual workflow editor and no documentation.
The problem with traditional consultancies is overhead. Project managers, account managers, junior developers, senior oversight. The billing rate reflects that structure. So does the delivery pace. You're paying for a team when you need a craftsman.
What you actually need is someone who understands your business before touching the technology, builds what you actually need rather than what's easiest to sell, and delivers it on a timeline that reflects reality rather than a sales cycle.
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What Gainly does
Gainly is Kurt Annall — a business automation consultant based in Durban, South Africa, operating internationally. The work spans integrations (n8n, Xero, custom APIs), automation workflows (replacing manual processes at scale), custom platforms (React, Next.js, Supabase for when a platform doesn't exist yet), and web presence for businesses that need to be found.
Kurt has an accounting background, which means financial integrations are built with the same precision an accountant would expect — not just technical connectivity. Recent engagements include connecting 10+ operational systems for a single business, and replacing a 24/7 manual reconciliation process with an automated platform.
You deal with Kurt directly from the first call. There is no handoff to a junior after scoping.
_in.practice
- Enterprise workflow automation: 10+ operational systems connected through a single automation layer, built on n8n + Xero. Delivered by one person.
- Custom reconciliation platform (React + Supabase) that replaced what was previously an 11-person, 24/7 manual operation. Delivered by one person.
_how.it.works
How it works
Describe the problem
Send a message or book a call. Describe what you're trying to fix — what the manual process is, which systems are involved, and what outcome you need. No formal RFP required.
Scoping call
A focused call to understand the full picture — what the integration or automation needs to do, what it needs to handle when things go wrong, and what success looks like. No sales pitch.
Proposal
A specific proposal covering scope, approach, timeline, and cost. Based on what you actually need, not a tier from a pricing page.
Build and deliver
The work is done properly and documented properly. You're kept informed throughout. When it's delivered, you understand what it does and how to manage it.
Ready to talk through the problem?
Describe what you're working with and I'll come back with something specific — not a sales call.
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