# Soft Aware — AI Reception & Industrial PPE Supplies

> Soft Aware (Pty) Ltd is a registered South African company operating at https://softaware.co.za/ and https://softaware.net.za/. Soft Aware originally combined bespoke software engineering with industrial PPE supply. Today, Soft Aware has pioneered **Soft Aware Reception** — 24/7 AI-powered digital receptionists for websites — while actively maintaining nationwide supply of certified Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

- Website: https://softaware.co.za/
- Platform Portal: https://softaware.net.za/
- Contact: support@softaware.net.za
- Location: South Africa (Nationwide Delivery)
- Compliance: SABS, SANS 434, SANS 1387, NRCS, EN 388, OHS Act Regulation 3 & 7

## Two Core Pillars

### 1. Soft Aware Reception (AI Digital Front Desk)
Soft Aware builds intelligent AI receptionists for businesses that:
- Greet every website visitor in under 1 second.
- Ingest company URLs, documents, PDFs, service menus, price lists, and compliance data.
- Qualify inbound enquiries and dispatch formal RFQs/leads to email and webhooks.
- Can be deployed as a standalone HTML landing page via FTP/SFTP, embedded via script snippet, or integrated into WordPress.

### 2. Certified Industrial PPE Supplies
Soft Aware supplies an active inventory of 210+ certified industrial safety products across South Africa:
- **Respiratory Protection** (14 products): Including FFP1 Dust Mask SABS Approved, FFP2 Dust Mask SABS Approved, FFP2V Dust Mask with valve SABS Approved, FFP3V Active carbon with valve SABS Approve and more.
- **Hearing Protection** (4 products): Including Dromex Ear Plug corded disposable, PU foam, Dromex Ear Plug uncorded disposable, PU foam, Dromex Ear Plug Tri Flange, Reusable, Ear Muff and more.
- **Eye & Face Protection** (19 products): Including Clear mono goggle direct vent, Clear mono goggle indirect vent, Flip front goggle for welding ( round lense ), Dromex Spectacle (Wrap Around) Clear and more.
- **Head & Mining Protection** (16 products): Including Chin strap elastic 2 point, Safety Hard Cap White, Safety Hard Cap Blue, Safety Hard Cap Red and more.
- **Hand & Arm Protection** (33 products): Including Blue lined  welding glove,elbow length 8", Red heat resistant apron palm welding glove,, Green lined glove wrist length 2.5", Green lined glove elbow length 8" and more.
- **Welding & Foundry Leather Gear** (11 products): Including Dromex Chrome leather double palm  wrist length 2.5", Dromex Chrome leather double palm elbow length 8", Chrome leather double palm shoulder length 16", Chrome Leather Welding Jacket S-4XL and more.
- **Workwear & Conti Suits** (34 products): Including Conti suits Royal Blue size 52, Polycotton Conti suits Royal Blue size 28-44, Conti suits Royal Blue size 46, Conti suits Royal Blue size 48 and more.
- **Flame & Acid (D59)** (12 products): Including D59 Flame Retardant & Acid Resist Jacket Size 32-44, D59 Flame Retardant & Acid Resist Jacket Size 46, D59 Flame Retardant & Acid Resist Jacket Size 48, D59 Flame Retardant & Acid Resist Jacket Size 50 and more.
- **High Visibility & Thermal** (24 products): Including Dromex Maxi Reflective BIB Lime (solid material), Dromex Lime Reflective Vest with Zip & ID S-4XL, Dromex Orange Reflective Vest with Zip & ID S- 4XL, Lime / Orange Two Tone Reflective Vest S- 3XL and more.
- **First Aid & Cleanroom PPE** (13 products): Including Disposable coverall 40GSM with zip & hood S-3XL, Dromex Disposable overall Type 4/5/6, M- 3XL, Mop Cap  All Colours 18", Mop Cap  All Colours 21" and more.
- **Weather & Chemical Protection** (9 products): Including Green PVC Apron Heavy Duty 400gm, Yellow PVC Apron Heavy Duty 400gm, White PVC Apron Heavy Duty 400gm, Red PVC Apron Heavy Duty 400gm and more.
- **Fall Arrest & Safety Harnesses** (5 products): Including Single lanyard full body harness with snap hook, Single lanyard full body harness with snap hook, Double lanyard full body harness with snap hook, Double lanyard full body harness with scaffold hook and more.
- **Safety Footwear & Gumboots** (16 products): Including AUSTRA CHELSEA Boots Brown Size 4 -12, AUSTRA CHELSEA Boots Brown Size 4 -12, AUSTRA CHELSEA Boots Black Size 4 -12, DROMEX BOXER CHELSEA BOOT BLACK, SIZE 3-13 and more.

## Quotation & Ordering Process
1. Browse the 210-item inventory at https://softaware.co.za/#catalogue.
2. Select required items and quantities into the RFQ Basket.
3. Consult the live AI Receptionist on technical specifications, sizing runs (Conti suits sizes 28-56, boots sizes 3-13), or compliance standards.
4. Submit the RFQ with company details and delivery suburb/mine site.
5. Soft Aware Dispatch automatically compiles an official PDF quotation with volume tier discounts, VAT breakdown, and logistics.

## Key Compliance Standards Supported
- SANS 434 & SANS 1387: Flame retardant and acid resistant D59 workwear.
- SABS / NRCS: FFP1, FFP2, FFP2V, and FFP3V respiratory filtration.
- EN 388: Level 5 cut resistance mechanical gloves.
- SANS 20345: 200J steel toe cap safety footwear and Wayne STC gumboots.
- OHS Act: Regulation 3 and Regulation 7 heavy-duty metal first aid kits.