Acumen Software

From Intern to Chief Technical Officer.

Michael Botha’s journey with Acumen Software began in 2018 when he joined the team as a development intern while in his first year of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, specialising in Informatics, at the University of Stellenbosch.

While balancing full-time studies with hands-on work experience at Acumen, Michael demonstrated exceptional dedication and talent. After graduating in 2021, he transitioned into a full-time role as a Software Developer and quickly began rising through the ranks.

Over the years, Michael has held several key technical leadership positions within the company, including Software Development Team Leader, Junior Solutions Architect, Solutions Architect, and Enterprise Architect. Each role reflected his growing expertise, strategic thinking, and deep understanding of Acumen’s technology ecosystem.

Today, we are proud to announce Michael’s promotion to Chief Technical Officer.

Michael’s attention to detail, technical insight, and commitment to excellence have played a significant role in shaping Acumen Software into the company it is today. As he steps into this new leadership position, he follows in the footsteps of Acumen Software founder Peter Hellberg, continuing a strong tradition of technical innovation and vision.

We look forward to seeing Michael lead the next chapter of Acumen’s technological growth.

As the year draws to a close, we’d like to thank our clients, partners, and teams for the trust and collaboration we’ve shared throughout the year.

Here’s to a restful festive season and a new year full of progress, growth and innovation. 🥂

Smarter reporting has arrived on My Smart City.
Powered by Acumen Software’s SPOTTER AI model, the app now detects issues from a single photo, helping residents log potholes and infrastructure concerns in seconds.

This is another step toward modern, connected cities that respond faster and serve their communities better.

Proud to see our technology making a real difference.

📸 AI detection, now in the hands of every My Smart City user! From the app, snap a photo of an issue, and our SPOTTER AI will automatically detect what’s wrong. Log issues faster, more accurately, and on the go. Making your city smarter, one tap at a time. ✨ Download or open the app to try it today! #MySmartCity #SmartCities #AI #spotter #Tech4Good

Cost-Effective IoT and OMS as the 'Poor Man's SCADA' | Forcelink This white paper presents an intelligent approach to modernising medium-voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) electricity distribution networks through the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and Outage Management Systems (OMS) as a scalable, sustainable alternative to traditional SCADA syst...

“It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.” - Nelson Mandela

This past Mandela Day, the Acumen Software team once again supported Heartlands Baby Sanctuary, this time with a donation of essential baby supplies.

🌟 We believe in investing in the future - and there’s no better place to start than with our children.

At Acumen Software, we are never prouder than when we are supporting the achievements of our team both in and out of the workplace! Eryn Voogt, our talented Multimedia design intern and her team at .leathercollective, will be amongst the many unique South African vendors at this year's Kamers Market in Stellenbosch. Kamers Market is taking place from the 22nd -27th Oct at Blaauwklippen Estate.
As Eryn completes her final year of studies we wish her the greatest success! Your Acumen team stands behind you cheering you on.

We are excited to launch our My Smart City election tracking widget! As we South Africans prepare to go to the polls tomorrow, My Smart City is geared up to keep us informed on live election results.

Election tracking made easy by My Smart City! 📥#Elections2024 Here at My Smart City we want to keep you informed about all things regarding these elections. Our latest IEC API integrated widget, allows you to seamlessly see where you are registered to vote, view election result history, filter by province, and most importantly, keep up to date with the 2024 election results LIVE. We will be bringing it all to you, all you have to do is download the app now! #Citizenship #stayinformed #southafrica #democracy

Meet our Private Services Lead Jade Bertels

We have not stopped celebrating Women's Month. deserve all the shine because of the outstanding contributions they make day-to-day.

Meet our Business Analyst Mokgadi Mogalefa!

We're still celebrating Women's Month by shining a light on who are not only leaders but also amazing people to work with.

We're still celebrating Women's Month by shining a light on who are not only leaders but also amazing people to work with.

Meet our Dispatch Centre Manager Zaida Pema!