Our Story

Designed in South Africa, Trusted by Modern Traders

Trading Tech Tools was founded to close the gap between cutting-edge trading technology and the unique needs of South African market participants.

Trading Tech Tools team collaborating in office

Our Mission

We empower traders to make informed, disciplined decisions by combining intelligent technology, local knowledge, and collaborative support.

From our base in Sandton, Johannesburg, we serve both institutional desks and independent traders. Our team consists of technologists, market analysts, and learning specialists working together to deliver tools that are as pragmatic as they are innovative.

  • Developing platforms that translate complex data into actionable clarity.
  • Providing continuous education tailored to the South African trading environment.
  • Building partnerships grounded in transparency and measurable outcomes.

The Journey So Far

We evolve with our clients, iterating relentlessly to ensure the platform keeps pace with changing regulations, technologies, and trader expectations.

2018 — Conceptualising the Platform

Identified trading pain points through interviews with portfolio managers, proprietary trading desks, and independent traders across Johannesburg and Cape Town.

2019 — Founding Trading Tech Tools

Launched the initial version of our analytics engine, enabling clients to overlay local macro data onto their trading plans.

2020 — Education Pillar Established

Introduced multi-format educational content and coaching sessions, aligning platform adoption with trader development goals.

2022 — Advanced Automation

Rolled out automation tooling, integrating alerting systems and scenario-based playbooks that support intraday decision-making.

2024 — Client-Centric Expansion

Expanded our support coverage with dedicated analysts, ensuring each client receives personalised onboarding and continuous advisory touchpoints.

Leadership & Expertise

Our leadership draws on decades of combined experience in capital markets, data science, and adult learning design.

Our Commitment to South African Traders

We invest in the local trading community through partnerships, mentorship, and open knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Trading Tech Tools collaborates with universities, trader communities, and financial institutions to build sustainable trading ecosystems. We sponsor knowledge series, support talent incubation programmes, and contribute to industry forums covering responsible trading practices.

“Technology should amplify human judgment, not replace it. Our mission is to give traders the clarity and confidence to act with purpose.”