GLS Consulting (Pty) Ltd offers consulting services and software products in the fields of water, sewer, stormwater and electricity reticulation systems. The company offers clients such as municipalities or bulk service providers a high level of expertise and experience. This is supported by the latest technological developments and the direct involvement of the firm’s personnel at all levels, notably in the use of appropriate cutting-edge technology software developed by its own GLS Software department. Computerisation, optimisation and master planning are the basis of the GLS Consulting service. A strong emphasis is placed on the importance of a scientifically devised master plan to ensure that all communities can be supplied with services that meet acceptable standards. An optimally established master plan is also absolutely crucial in ensuring that the demands of a tight budget are met. Apart from this specialisation, GLS also provides expertise and experience in related areas of engineering such as infrastructure replacement prioritisation based on risk analysis and evaluation of component criticality, utilisation and performance for the purposes of asset management. The software and systems in use by the company have been developed and extended by GLS and its associated companies and are being applied with success in practice. GLS places a high value on the continued personal involvement of the individuals who develop programs and systems in the execution of all projects. GLS is part of the Nextec group of companies,