About Us

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Our History

Pace Software Technologies (PST) has been a pioneer in cost engineering and project management solutions since its founding in 1984. Originally established to support the evolving needs of infrastructure delivery and project-based industries in South Africa, PST has spent over four decades refining its expertise and deepening its impact. Throughout the years, PST has consistently combined engineering precision with innovative software development to serve professionals in cost estimation, planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

From humble beginnings as a project consultancy to a technology-driven leader, PST has built a legacy rooted in accountability, accuracy, and service excellence. Today, PST’s systems are trusted by public sector departments, private contractors, and engineering firms alike — with flagship products like COSTRAC helping organizations take full control of their project lifecycles. PST remains a Level 4 B-BBEE contributor, proudly committed to local growth, technical empowerment, and long-term partnerships across Africa.

Meet Our Team

Our team of professionals brings deep expertise in cost engineering, planning, and delivery — helping you build smarter. With a legacy rooted in innovation and precision, Pace Software Technologies has grown into a leader in cost engineering solutions. We specialise in developing smart, scalable tools that empower construction, infrastructure, and project-driven teams to manage budgets, timelines, and performance with accuracy and control. From cost estimating to project forecasting, our software helps teams stay ahead of challenges and deliver confidently.

Our Leadership

Nic Bennett

Nic Bennett – Chairman/Founder:
A pioneer in the South African project control landscape, Nic has over four decades of experience across capital-intensive industries including power generation, mining, petrochemicals, and food processing. He developed several groundbreaking platforms including Costrac, ProSys, and TacTIQ, and continues to guide strategic innovation at PACE.

Mervin Kandhan – Chief Marketing Officer:
With more than 25 years of experience in financial marketing and technical advisory services, Mervin has guided major corporate and private clients in tax planning and business strategy. He leads branding, outreach, and analytics-driven marketing at PACE, underpinned by a Diploma in Personal Financial Planning.

Mervin Kandhan
Tobie JVR

Tobie Janse van Rensburg – Chief Information Officer:
A lifelong technologist, Tobie started programming at 13 and now holds over 25 years of development experience. His specialty lies in software architecture and integration, particularly using Microsoft and open-source technologies. Tobie also holds deep domain knowledge in cost engineering and project planning.

Software Support Team

Trishna Nana Systems Support Specialist:
Over a Decade of experience in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science has allowed her to solve a wide variety of problems in the professional world. Extensive experience in Project Control Systems. Qualifications Master of Science, BSC(HNR).

Trishna nana

Stanlus Zuze Software Development and Systems Support:
Software Development and programming graduate.Experienced in object-oriented programming, developing, software testing and debugging code, designing interfaces, and administering systems.Qualifications Bachelor of Infomation Science in Multimedia Technology. Experence in C++; JavaScript,Unity Engine,HTML and CSS.