About SurTech: Your Go-To GRC Software Company 

SurTech Solutions, headquartered in Rosebank, Johannesburg, is a trusted name in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software solutions. Since its establishment in 2018, SurTech has grown to include more than 80 professionals.

SurTech is the exclusive reseller for Diligent in South Africa (formerly Highbond) governance, risk, and compliance solutions, including ACL Analytics, Diligent One, and BoardEffect. With clients from both private and public sectors, SurTech is renowned for finding the solution that fits every need. 

Dino carletti, head of sales at surtech, who discusses the future of auditing after his attendance at afiia 2026.

SurTech in Numbers

As the exclusive reseller for Diligent in South Africa, our team combines the world-class power of GRC software with local expertise.

Over

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Black female-owned

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BBBEE rating

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GRC experts

Don’t Settle for Manual – Your Peers Aren’t

Powered with analytics, AI, and made for governance, risk, and compliance; connect with our team to learn how Diligent solutions can cater to your needs.  

Who Do We Serve?

Public Companies

With over 77% of the Fortune 500 using Diligent solutions, we’re confident in finding the right solutions that can scale with your organisation.

Private Companies

Built-in AI that powers intelligent assistance to every stage of the board, committee and executive meeting lifecycle, Diligent evolves with you – allowing your governance to grow. 

Nonprofits and NGOs

Designed specifically for mission-driven organisations, BoardEffect is trusted by over 5,000 nonprofit organisations to help you support others – with features for meeting management, secure data sharing, and more.

Government and Education

Public sector and education professionals face unique pressures – requiring a solution that fosters clarity, transparency, and efficiency. Explore Diligent’s secure platform, used by 14,000 mission-driven and public sector organisations globally. 

Award-Winning Solutions Meet Local Expertise

Winner of the highest user adoption, diligent's solutions are available through surtech - the exclusive sa partner.
Milestone award - users love diligent for easy implementation, increased efficiency, and ease of use.
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4. 5 rating on capterra - diligent boards and diligent one are renowned.
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Our Leadership Team

Philip tillman, surtech's ceo and trusted leader.

Philip Tillman

Chief Executive Officer

Christine manickum, head of operations at surtech.

Christine Manickum

Head of Operations

Headshot of dino carletti, head of revenue at surtech.

Dino Carletti

Head of Sales

Amanda packery, head of services at surtech solutions.

Amanda Packery

Head of Services

Natascha heyman, head of marketing at surtech solutions.

Natascha Heyman

Head of Marketing

Andrea thies, head of finance at surtech solutions.

Andrea Thies

Chief Financial Officer

SurTech’s Values:

We place a strong emphasis on our core values, which serve as the foundation of our organisation. These five values guide our decision-making, set expectations for our team, and help us maintain our reputation as a trusted name in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) in South Africa.

Wooden stick figures forming a circle, symbolizing surtech's emphasis on the value of people.
Mage of the scales of justice, representing surtech's commitment to integrity and fairness.
Image of a telephone receiver off the hook, illustrating surtech's value of candidness and open communication.
A metallic chess set featuring a checkmated chess piece, symbolizing surtech's commitment to meritocracy.
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Careers at SurTech 

Whether you’re a GRC guru looking for a career in the tech space, a passionate graduate, or a seasoned professional, SurTech is looking for you to join our team.  

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