Cloud-based, multi-tenant SaaS · AI agents · Offline mode
Construction management software for South African property developers
Wakha. Certified, claimed, paid. On time
Plan construction projects, track budgets, manage compliance and monitor site progress with one cloud-based software.
What is Wakha?
Wakha is advanced and modern construction management software for small and mid-sized residential property developers in South Africa. It covers projects from feasibility to handover: Gantt scheduling, budget management in ZAR (BOQ, actuals, forecast, BOM), JBCC, NEC and GCC progress payments, site diary, a buyer portal, and NHBRC and B-BBEE compliance. It runs AI agents, is cloud-based with a mobile version and offline mode, and is available in 12 South African languages.
Easy-to-use solution
Wakha is powerful yet simple software, replacing fragmented tools in one place.
Reduce delays
By coordinating your teams with clear schedules, and tracking their progress daily.
Control your costs and cash flow
By building forecasts, monitoring your budgets and cash flow in real time.
Built for South Africa with local compliances
By managing all your documentation in one place, including B-BBEE procurement and NHBRC inspections.
Available in 12 South African languages
By choosing between English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, isiXhosa, Sepedi, Tswana, Sesotho, isiNdebele, Setswana, siSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga.
Who is Wakha for?
Compliant with
Built to meet South African regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Key features at a glance
See how Wakha manages your projects from feasibility to handover.
Gantt Scheduling
Interactive project timeline with milestones, dependencies, critical path analysis, and delivery date tracking.
Budget Management
Reference budgets, actuals vs forecast tracking, variation orders, and cost-to-complete projections, all in ZAR.
Site Diary & Progress
Daily logs, weather records, labour counts, photo/video progress capture, and safety incident reporting from mobile.
See a product demo
Get a personalised walkthrough of Wakha and see how it fits your projects.
See a product demoFull project lifecycle, one software
From dirt to keys, ZAR financials, B-BBEE, compliance, and offline mode in one place.
Buyer portal
Progress they can see. Updates they can trust.
Budget Management
ZAR truth from tender to final account, actuals, forecasts, variations.
Gantt Scheduling
Milestones and dependencies on one timeline, spot the critical path early.
B-BBEE Procurement Tracker
Spend by BEE level, scorecard-ready, fewer surprises at audit time.
Progress Payments
Certificates that speak JBCC / NEC / GCC, retentions and approvals from the field.
Cash flow command center
VAT-aware projections, draw-downs, and bank reality, one live view.
Autocompliance and NHBRC tracker
Automation of compliance
Site Diary & Progress
Weather, labour, photos, safety, the day on site, logged once.
Nodes: AI agents that do the busywork to help you work faster
Inside every Skynode product, AI agents are available to automate repetitive tasks, always with your approval before anything is sent.
Go live in days, not months
No on-premise servers. Pre-built templates get you running fast. Transparent pricing. All prices in ZAR.
Starter
For small builders and contractors starting their digital journey.
- Unlimited projects & users
- Available in 12 South African languages
- Documents & drawings management (5 GB storage)
- Gantt scheduling, milestones & critical path
- Site diary & daily progress (photos, weather, labour, safety)
- To-Do & task management
- Selections & client approvals
- Change / variation orders
Essential
For growing teams needing financial management and coordination.
- Everything in Starter, plus:
- Documents & drawings management (100 GB storage)
- Estimating & budget vs actual (ZAR)
- Bills & supplier management
- Sub-contractor certificates & retention
- Cashflow command center
Growth
For established firms with multi-project portfolios and analytics needs.
- Everything in Essential, plus:
- Guaranteed SLA (99%)
- Mobile application
- Documents & drawings management (2 TB storage)
- Multi-project BI & portfolio analytics
- Buyer portal
Enterprise
For large developers and construction firms with bespoke requirements.
- Everything in Growth, plus:
- Documents & drawings management (unlimited storage)
- Custom integrations & dedicated support
Add-ons
Activate at any time · Each is a live Wakha module (skynode.co.za/wakha) · Compatible with all plans
B-BBEE Procurement Tracker
Autocompliance & NHBRC Tracker
Frequently asked questions
What property developers ask us most about Wakha.
Who is Wakha for?
Small and mid-sized residential builders and property developers in South Africa. Construction directors, project managers, site managers, quantity surveyors and administration teams work in the same software.
Which contracts does Wakha support for progress payments?
Progress payment certificates follow JBCC, NEC and GCC, with retentions, sub-contractor certificates and approvals from the field.
Does Wakha help with NHBRC and B-BBEE compliance?
Yes. The Autocompliance and NHBRC tracker handles NHBRC workflows, inspections and alerts, and the B-BBEE procurement tracker shows spend by BEE level with scorecard-ready exports. Both are add-ons compatible with every plan.
Does Wakha work on site without signal?
Yes. Wakha has a mobile application with an offline mode, so the site diary, photos and progress captured on site sync automatically once you are back online.
Is Wakha cloud-based?
Yes. Wakha is cloud-based, multi-tenant SaaS: no on-premise servers to install, and pre-built templates get you running in days, not months.
How is Wakha priced?
Wakha has four plans (Starter, Essential, Growth and Enterprise), priced monthly in rand, with 15% off on annual billing. Every plan starts with a 60-day free trial, no card needed.
Ready to see it in action?
Tell us about your project and book a demo with us
- Live demo on your kind of project
- Onboard with a dedicated Skynode member when you start
- Use our software for free for 60 days, including all our features