Why I Started
VanArkel-IT
There's a moment every entrepreneur knows — the moment you decide to stop waiting for someone else to give you a chance, and start building it yourself.
I'm Riaan De Jongh van Arkel, Founder and Director of VanArkel-IT. My passion sits at the intersection of two things: technology and people.
"Starting your own business is one of the most vulnerable things you can do — and one of the most powerful."
My family is my motivation. My clients are my responsibility. Because at the end of the day, IT is personal.
IT You Can
Actually Trust
VanArkel-IT is a local IT support and cybersecurity company based in the northern suburbs of Cape Town — serving businesses in Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Cape Gate, Tyger Valley, Durbanville, and surrounds.
No jargon. No unnecessary upselling. Just straightforward IT that gets the job done — at a price that makes sense for growing businesses.
You Deal With Me. Directly.
No call center, no ticket queue, no "let me escalate that." When you contact VanArkel-IT, you're talking to the founder — every time. That means faster answers, real accountability, and someone who actually knows your setup.
Our Values
- ✓ Honesty — we tell you what you need, not what costs more
- ✓ Affordability — fair pricing for every business size
- ✓ Reliability — we show up, on time, every time
- ✓ Simplicity — no jargon, just clear solutions
- ✓ Growth — we scale our support as your business grows
& Tyger Valley
SMEs
by Design