GijimaAst

It has gained recognition as the complete ICT partner to a considerable client base of large technology users in both the public and private sectors. Its intellectual capacity, business model and extended geographic footprint is unparalleled in the local market and provides clients with sophisticated and diverse service delivery options in the infrastructure, solutions, system integration and networking arenas.Gijima's competencies and vertical market focus include broad experience and market penetration in the financial services and retail market, manufacturing, mining, telecommunications as well as National and Provincial Government departments and State-owned enterprises.As one of the leading technology companies in southern Africa, in terms of physical infrastructure and geographical footprint, it has the capability and capacity to provide services to large organisations as well as small and medium sized entities. With more than 70 offices and service centres throughout southern Africa, it is well positioned to add value to all its clients.Gijima has a large, loyal and supportive client base, long-term institutional shareholding, an enviable service track record and the best empowerment credentials in the industry. Almost 90% of the top 100 JSE-listed companies, including nine of South Africa's leading corporations are serviced by Gijima, while the Group also enjoys long-term relationships with the majority of its clients.Gijima has a diversified and comprehensive range of ICT consulting and delivery capabilities. Together with an in-depth knowledge of systems integration, the Group has a solid foundation from which to develop vertically integrated, industry focused solutions for its clients across a broad spectrum of industries.Employing more than 3800 professionals, Gijima's specialised business knowledge in the financial services and retail, mining, manufacturing and the telecommunications industries as well as Government enable it to provide comprehensive, integrated solutions to clients in those markets. The Group's proven strategy incorporates client care and the plan-build-run-leverage cycle of technology solutions which found favour internationally.With its 37% unencumbered black shareholding through Guma (formerly Gijima Technologies) and combined 45% black shareholding, Gijima is ranked as the top BEE ICT services and solutions company in South Africa as reflected by its AA Empowerdex rating. Fifty percent (50%) of Gijima's Board and Executive Committee comprise black executives, whilst approximately 40% of its staff complement is from HDI groups.