Clear engagement models for high-trust technical work
Start with the engagement shape that matches your risk: paid architecture session, focused sprint, ongoing advisory, workshop, or independent technical review.
How engagements start
A paid scoping or architecture session (from R7,500 as a reference entry point) turns vague risk into a written plan, options, and a quote for larger work. VAT and commercial terms are shown on the proposal. Final numbers depend on scope, urgency, and the evidence you can share up front.
Indicative entry points
- Architecture or review session: fixed scoping price where agreed in advance
- Focused sprints: quoted from a written plan
- Ongoing advisory: retainer where fit is high
- Workshops: half-day to multi-day, materials optional
- Independent review or expert: scoped by matter
What moves pricing
Complexity, time pressure, on-call or weekend windows, and the depth of forensics in dispute work.
Common engagement models
Start narrow; expand when both sides are comfortable. Barberry is not a volume “free assessment” shop.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work outside South Africa?
Yes. Barberry is set up for remote engagements with clients in South Africa and internationally.
What is the best way to start?
For most clients, the cleanest start is a paid architecture session or a short written brief followed by a scoped conversation.
Do you publish a full public rate card?
No. Work is too varied; quotes follow scope. The session entry point is published as a clear filter.