Joe van der Walt is the Founding Director of Kohde (Pty) Ltd and a seasoned software leader with roots in enterprise application development. He co-founded Kohde in 2015 with a clear mission: to build custom software that delivers measurable, strategic value.
Under Joe’s leadership, Kohde has grown into a high-performing South African technology partner specialising in end-to-end solutions, from UX/UI and mobile development to cloud architecture, DevOps, and Azure integrations. Recognised as a Microsoft Solutions Partner, Kohde supports clients across banking, telecoms, logistics, agriculture, and security.
Joe is committed to keeping the business at the forefront of modern engineering practices, driving innovation in cloud, AI, data platforms, and intelligent automation. With nearly a decade of leadership experience, he focuses on designing scalable, resilient systems that bring clarity, momentum, and long-term value to every engagement.