Meet Our Team
At The Systems House, our team is the heart of what we do. Driven by expertise, collaboration, and a passion for excellence, we work together to deliver innovative solutions tailored to your needs.
About
Our Origins and Expertise
The Systems House was founded in 2003 by Roy Blatch, a highly skilled engineer and leader in the telecommunications industry.
Supporting him is a network of domain-specific associates, each bringing their expertise to deliver exceptional results across diverse projects.
Founder & Principal Consultant
Roy Blatch
With expertise in organizational management, system engineering, and project leadership, Roy Blatch combines technical excellence with innovative solutions, driving success in the telecommunications industry.
Core Competencies
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Organizational management -
Business Development -
System engineering -
Design and integration -
Project management -
Contract management
Technologies
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Satellite communications -
RF systems -
Antenna systems -
VSAT -
TT&C -
Wireless systems -
Radar -
Eletronic warefare -
Telecommunications facilities -
Data centres
Qualifications
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BSc Electronic Engineering (Cum Laude), University of Cape Town -
Cisco Routing and Switching: CCENT -
Numerous vendor-specific certifications
Career Highlights
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1991-1993: Design Engineer, Altech Telecommunications -
1993-1998: Systems Engineer &Project Manager, CSIR Defencetek -
1998-2002: Business Unit Manager, CSIR Satellite Application Centre -
2002-2003: Director, Delphius Technologies -
2003-Present: Independent Consultant, The Systems House
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Organizational management -
Business Development -
System engineering -
Design and integration -
Project management -
Contract management
-
Satellite communications -
RF systems -
Antenna systems -
VSAT -
TT&C -
Wireless systems -
Radar -
Eletronic warefare -
Telecommunications facilities -
Data centres
-
BSc Electronic Engineering (Cum Laude), University of Cape Town -
Cisco Routing and Switching: CCENT -
Numerous vendor-specific certifications
-
1991-1993: Design Engineer, Altech Telecommunications -
1993-1998: Systems Engineer &Project Manager, CSIR Defencetek -
1998-2002: Business Unit Manager, CSIR Satellite Application Centre -
2002-2003: Director, Delphius Technologies -
2003-Present: Independent Consultant, The Systems House
Domain Specialist Associates
Our team of expert associates brings specialized knowledge to every project:
Neelay Pillay
Network Engineer & Fibre Network Deployment Specialist
Robert Blatch
Mechanical Design & Modelling Expert
Friedel du Preez
Heating, Ventilation & Airconditioning Expert
Leslie Blatch
Chemical Engineering & Plant Design
Aubrey Thomas
Structural Engineer & Project Manager
Why Choose Our Team?
With decades of combined experience and expertise across multiple domains—including telecommunications, engineering, and project management—our team is uniquely equipped to take on complex, high-value projects across Africa.