Report coverage
The report on the South African Information Technology sector describes the current market, lists corporate actions and other developments within the sector and focuses on factors influencing the success of the industry. The report also profiles 53 South African-based companies, ranging from Microsoft (SA) (Pty) Ltd which offers a back-up service to the American holding company, providing a service that includes the marketing of Microsoft computer products as well as providing technical support and training for end-users, to Dexani cc based in Centurion, which employs seven people involved in IT services including the retail of hardware and software as well as networking design and implementation for the corporate sector.
The IT Industry
This report focuses on the South African Information Technology industry which designs, manufactures, supplies, implements and supports the technologies that enable the storage, retrieval and transmission of information. The local IT industry is growing at a CAGR of 6% and employs almost 200,000 people. It contributes approximately 7% to the country’s GDP and IT spend for 2015 is projected at R143bn. The sector includes South African companies Dimension Data, Gijima Group Ltd and Business Connexion, which have become global leaders in the IT sector.
Developments in the sector
Just as the industry offerings are dominated by continuous new developments, innovations and technologies, so the sector itself is characterised by mergers, acquisitions, vendor partnerships and licensing agreements in order to increase the portfolio of services offered, strengthen presence in existing markets and enable expansion into new markets. Although there are numerous challenges, including electricity supply constraints, a lack of skills, and the slow implementation of government initiatives such as the ICT policy, the broadband roll-out and digital migration, stakeholders remain optimistic about the prospects for the sector.
Report coverage
The report on the South African Information Technology sector describes the current market, lists corporate actions and other developments within the sector and focuses on factors influencing the success of the industry. The report also profiles 53 South African-based companies, ranging from Microsoft (SA) (Pty) Ltd which offers a back-up service to the American holding company, providing a service that includes the marketing of Microsoft computer products as well as providing technical support and training for end-users, to Dexani cc based in Centurion, which employs seven people involved in IT services including the retail of hardware and software as well as networking design and implementation for the corporate sector.
Historical Reports
The IT Industry in South Africa 2022-04-30
R 13 500.00(ZAR) estimated $853.02 (USD)*
View Report Add to CartThe IT Industry in South Africa 2020-09-11
R 6 500.00(ZAR) estimated $410.72 (USD)*
View Report Add to CartThe IT Industry in South Africa 2019-04-17
R 1 900.00(ZAR) estimated $120.06 (USD)*
View Report Add to CartThe IT Industry in South Africa 2017-12-11
R 1 900.00(ZAR) estimated $120.06 (USD)*
View Report Add to CartThe IT Industry in South Africa 2016-09-29
R 1 900.00(ZAR) estimated $120.06 (USD)*
View Report Add to CartTable of Contents
| PAGE | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1. | INTRODUCTION | 1 |
| 2. | DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY | 1 |
| 2.1. | Industry Value Chain | 3 |
| 2.2. | Geographic Position | 3 |
| 3. | SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY | 3 |
| 4. | STATE OF THE INDUSTRY | 9 |
| 4.1. | Local | 9 |
| 4.2. | Corporate Actions | 16 |
| 4.2.1. | Regulations | 22 |
| 4.2.2. | Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development | 24 |
| 4.3. | Continental | 27 |
| 4.4. | International | 30 |
| 5. | INFLUENCING FACTORS | 33 |
| 5.1. | Economic Environment | 33 |
| 5.2. | Electricity Supply Constraints | 34 |
| 5.3. | Government Initiatives | 35 |
| 5.4. | “Smart Provinces” and “Smart Cities” | 36 |
| 5.5. | Strong IT Investment | 40 |
| 5.6. | Innovation | 41 |
| 5.7. | Labour | 42 |
| 5.8. | Cybercrime | 46 |
| 5.9. | Environmental Concerns | 47 |
| 5.10. | Cyclicality | 48 |
| 6. | COMPETITION | 49 |
| 6.1. | Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation | 51 |
| 7. | SWOT ANALYSIS | 53 |
| 8. | OUTLOOK | 54 |
| 9. | INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS | 54 |
| 10. | REFERENCES | 55 |
| 10.1. | Publications | 55 |
| 10.2. | Websites | 56 |
| APPENDIX 1 | 58 | |
| The Media and ICT Seta Priority Skills List (February 2015) | 58 | |
| ORGANOGRAM | 60 | |
| COMPANY PROFILES | 68 | |
| ABSA BANK LTD | 68 | |
| ACCENTURE (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD | 74 | |
| ACER AFRICA (PTY) LTD | 78 | |
| ACI GLOBAL LTD | 80 | |
| ADAPTIT HOLDINGS LTD | 82 | |
| ADCORP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LTD | 85 | |
| ALLIED ELECTRONICS CORPORATION LTD | 87 | |
| ALLPAY CONSOLIDATED INVESTMENT HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD | 91 | |
| ATTACHMATE GROUP SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD | 93 | |
| BARONE BUDGE AND DOMINICK (PTY) LTD | 95 | |
| BIDVEST OFFICE (PTY) LTD | 97 | |
| BLUE LABEL TELECOMS LTD | 100 | |
| BUSINESS CONNEXION (PTY) LTD | 105 | |
| CASH CONNECT MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD | 111 | |
| CASH PAYMASTER SERVICES (PTY) LTD | 113 | |
| CCI TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD | 115 | |
| CEB MAINTENANCE AFRICA (PTY) LTD | 117 | |
| CHM VUWANI COMPUTER SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD | 119 | |
| CISCO SYSTEMS (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD | 122 | |
| DATACENTRIX HOLDINGS LTD | 124 | |
| DATATEC LTD | 128 | |
| DELL COMPUTER (PTY) LTD | 133 | |
| DELOITTE & TOUCHE SOUTH AFRICA | 135 | |
| DIMENSION DATA (PTY) LTD | 139 | |
| DIRECT TRANSACT (PTY) LTD | 143 | |
| DOCU-FILE (PTY) LTD | 146 | |
| DOCUMENT WAREHOUSE (PTY) LTD (THE) | 148 | |
| EASYPAY (PTY) LTD | 151 | |
| ECENTRIC PAYMENT SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD | 153 | |
| ENTERPRISE ELECTRONIC COMMERCE (SA) (PTY) LTD | 155 | |
| EOH HOLDINGS LTD | 157 | |
| EOH MTHOMBO (PTY) LTD | 162 | |
| ERNST & YOUNG ADVISORY SERVICES LTD | 164 | |
| FACE TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD | 166 | |
| FARANANI IT SERVICES (PTY) LTD | 168 | |
| FLASH MOBILE VENDING (PTY) LTD | 170 | |
| FUJITSU SERVICES CORE (PTY) LTD | 173 | |
| GIJIMA GROUP LTD | 175 | |
| HETZNER (PTY) LTD | 180 | |
| HEWLETT-PACKARD SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD | 182 | |
| IBM SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD | 184 | |
| INFOVAULT (PTY) LTD | 186 | |
| INTEGR8 IT (PTY) LTD | 188 | |
| INTEL SOUTH AFRICA CORPORATION | 190 | |
| IT DYNAMICS (PTY) LTD | 192 | |
| ITEC DISTRIBUTION (PTY) LTD | 194 | |
| KPMG SERVICES (PTY) LTD | 196 | |
| LIGHTSTONE AUTO (PTY) LTD | 199 | |
| LIGHTSTONE CONSUMER (PTY) LTD | 201 | |
| MARINE DATA SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD | 202 | |
| MCKINSEY INC | 204 | |
| METROFILE HOLDINGS LTD | 206 | |
| MICROSOFT (SA) (PTY) LTD | 209 | |
| MORVEST GROUP LTD | 212 | |
| MUSTEK LTD | 215 | |
| OLTIO (PTY) LTD | 219 | |
| ORACLE CORPORATION (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD | 221 | |
| PARACON SA (PTY) LTD | 223 | |
| PAYCORP CORPORATE SERVICES (PTY) LTD | 225 | |
| PAYCORP GROUP (PTY) LTD | 227 | |
| PINNACLE HOLDINGS LTD | 230 | |
| PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS EXORDIA (PTY) LTD | 233 | |
| PRISM PAYMENT TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD | 235 | |
| RICOH SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD | 237 | |
| SAGE ERP AFRICA (PTY) LTD | 239 | |
| SAS INSTITUTE (PTY) LTD | 241 | |
| SETCOM (PTY) LTD | 243 | |
| SGX LOGISTICS (PTY) LTD | 245 | |
| SIEMENS (PTY) LTD | 247 | |
| SOUTH AFRICAN BANKERS SERVICES COMPANY (PTY) LTD | 251 | |
| SPARK ATM SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD | 253 | |
| STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY SOC LTD | 255 | |
| STELLAR CAPITAL PARTNERS LTD | 259 | |
| SYMANTEC SA (PTY) LTD | 262 | |
| SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS PRODUCTS (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD | 264 | |
| T-SYSTEMS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD | 267 | |
| TPG AFRICA (PTY) LTD | 269 | |
| TRANSACTION CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES (SA) (PTY) LTD | 271 | |
| TRUSTLINK (PTY) LTD | 273 | |
| TUTUKA SOFTWARE (PTY) LTD | 275 | |
| UCS SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD | 277 | |
| UNISON COMMUNICATIONS (PTY) LTD | 280 | |
| VERIFONE AFRICA (PTY) LTD | 282 | |
| VSOLUTION (PTY) LTD | 284 | |
| WIZZIT PAYMENTS (PTY) LTD | 286 |
