Where People and Systems Align
Founded in 2009, Oculus Operational Innovations designs control rooms for organisations where a slow decision is expensive.
We work across mining, energy, oil and gas, infrastructure, banking and security, from offices in Somerset West and Pretoria. Our design work starts with how people work in high-stress, shift-based environments.
Human-centred design
Every layout starts with the operator’s tasks, not the equipment list.
Engineering depth
Revit-modelled rooms, sightline studies and performance specifications.
One accountable party
In Southern Africa we design, fabricate and install under one contract.
Vendor-independent
We specify on performance, so you can tender the supply fairly.
Long-term support
Service and support agreements after handover.
Who We Are
Engineering team
Designers and project engineers in Somerset West and Pretoria, modelling every room in Revit before it is built.
Design and engineering
Two offices
Somerset West, Western Cape, and Pretoria, Gauteng. One number: +27 21 385 0387.
Somerset West and Pretoria
Southern Africa and the GCC
Projects across Southern Africa, and in the Gulf with our partner MCPM.
Regional reach
Oculus in Numbers
2009
year founded
15+
years designing mission-critical rooms
2
offices: Somerset West and Pretoria
L4
B-BBEE QSE (valid Nov 2026)
See our projects.
Standards Behind Every Design
We design with reference to the standards that matter for people in control rooms. Tap a card to see what each one covers.
ISO 11064Ergonomic design of control centresTap to read more
Layout, workstation, display and environmental requirements for control rooms, from concept to evaluation.
ISO 6385Ergonomics of work systemsTap to read more
The principles behind designing work around people: tasks, equipment and environment together.
EEMUA 201Control room design guidanceTap to read more
Practical guidance on human-centred control room and HMI design for process industries.
EEMUA 191Alarm systemsTap to read more
How to design, manage and measure alarm systems so operators are not flooded.
ISA-18.2 / IEC 62682Alarm management lifecycleTap to read more
The lifecycle for alarm philosophy, rationalisation and performance monitoring.
ISA-101HMI designTap to read more
How operator screens should be structured, from plant overview down to equipment detail.
IOGP 454Human factors in projectsTap to read more
Human factors engineering built into capital projects from the start.
Your site codesLocal and owner specificationsTap to read more
Your own specifications and the codes in force where you build always take precedence.
Frequently asked questions
Where are you based?
Somerset West in the Western Cape and Pretoria in Gauteng, working across Southern Africa and the GCC.
Who leads Oculus?
Reghardt Rautenbach is the Managing Director.
What is your B-BBEE level?
Level 4 QSE, valid to November 2026.
Ready to Discuss Your Project?
Tell us about your project. We’ll review your brief and respond within 2 business days