About us
Pretoria web development and software team. Shaun builds. Bridget scopes. Together we ship websites, apps, and tools across South Africa.
Who we are
Two names on the work. Both in the room.
Matjila & Phiri is a small software practice. We build websites, apps, and internal tools for teams that are tired of guessing what they bought.
Bridget does the thinking up front. She writes down what will be built, how long it should take, and what it costs. Shaun takes that plan and turns it into working software. You meet both of us early, and you keep both of us until the work is live.
We started in 2024 because too many projects were sold by one person and finished by another. That gap is where deadlines slip and features that nobody asked for appear. We closed the gap by refusing to hand your project sideways. Ready to talk? Contact us.
- Founded
- 2024
- On every project
- 02
What we build
Websites, apps, and tools for day-to-day work.
From a first online presence to the systems your team opens every morning.
See all servicesWho you deal with
Bridget on scope. Shaun on code.
How we run
Plan first. Build second.
Meet the team
Your build team
Bridget maps the work. Shaun builds it. You deal with both of us from the first conversation through go-live.
01
Shaun Matjila
Build & delivery
Full-stack web developer
Shaun is a full-stack web developer with a Diploma in Business Information Technology and Microsoft Azure certifications across administration, development, architecture, and DevOps. He builds the product end to end: front end, back end, hosting, and go-live. He brings a distinctive feel to what he builds, and is careful about how it looks, how it moves, and how it holds up once real people use it.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Business Information Technology
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
02
Bridget Phiri
Analysis & scope
Business analyst & document specialist
Bridget leads discovery and turns loose ideas into a clear written plan. With a BSc in IT and Information Systems, plus experience as a document specialist and business analyst, she keeps scope, timing, and cost honest before the build starts. Goal-driven and strong-minded, she brings prayer, positive energy, and a sky-is-the-limit approach to every project.
Qualifications
- BSc in Information Technology & Information Systems
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Professional
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Expert
Mission & vision
Mission
Right scope. Lasting delivery.
We take on websites, apps, and tools that fit how work really happens. What we will build, what it costs, and when it lands are agreed before development. We stay reachable once you are live.
Vision
Useful every day.
What we build should earn its place in your week. If your team avoids using it, we have missed the point. Simple enough to pick up, solid enough to keep. That is the standard we hold ourselves to.
What working with us looks like
Start to finish
A clear path from first message to a plan you can trust. You always know what happens next. Send a note through contact, or browse what we build.
- 01
You tell us what you need
A message, an email, or a call. Tell us what is not working today, or what you want to build. A few sentences are enough. We will ask the rest.
- 02
Written scope first
We agree on what will be built, how long it takes, and what it costs before development starts. Changes go through the same conversation.
- 03
We build it with you
You see progress as we go, not just a finished product at the end. We check in when it matters so you can give feedback while changes are still easy.
- 04
We launch and stay close
We get you live, sort out hosting, and stay on for fixes and updates. When you need us, you message Bridget or Shaun directly.
Our journey
We invested up front. So projects run properly.
Matjila & Phiri began in 2024. These years went into how we quote, scope, and deliver. That is the work behind the work.
2024
Learning
Laying the groundwork
We registered Matjila & Phiri and built how we operate: this site, a clear split between Shaun and Bridget, written quoting, and a firm view of what we take on. We wanted the basics solid before we took on more volume.
2025
Improvement
Raising the bar
We refined every part of that setup. Sharper quotes, a stronger site, better scoping habits, and clearer agreement on what we commit to. We are in a better position to deliver than we were twelve months ago.
2026
Delivery
Building with clients
This year is about putting that foundation to work. We are here to serve: building websites, apps, and tools for businesses that need them, staying involved after launch, and delivering work we can stand behind.
Future
Depth
Ready to serve more
We keep growing our capacity so we can help more teams. You still get the same direct line to Bridget and Shaun, and the same standard: useful every day, owned by you.
How we work
From first call to launch
Two people. One project. Start to finish.
Bridget works out what you need and keeps the plan honest. Shaun builds it. You deal with both of us and our team the whole way, so nothing gets lost between a sales call and the people actually doing the work.
- Bridget plans it. Shaun builds it.
- Nothing gets lost between the first call and the build.
- We stay small on purpose so your project gets our attention.