Gijima

What Gijima does

Gijima is a 100% Black-Owned South African ICT services company headquartered in Midrand, Gauteng, with 2,600+ employees following its 2020 acquisition of T-Systems South Africa. The company operates 50+ points of presence across Southern Africa and serves government departments, state-owned enterprises, healthcare, financial services, mining, transportation, and education clients. Its portfolio spans enterprise applications (SAP, Microsoft, Oracle), cloud computing including a sovereign Gijima VMware Cloud, cybersecurity powered by IBM QRadar SIEM/SOAR, AI/ML, IoT, SD-WAN with next-generation firewall, unified communications, and data centre services. Most solutions are built by integrating third-party technology stacks rather than proprietary core IP, with internal assets concentrated in systems integration, managed services delivery, and skills development.

Revenue is generated through long-term managed IT services contracts with government and SOE clients, project-based systems integration and consulting, recurring cloud subscriptions, cybersecurity retainers, and ICT staffing and learnership programmes. Go-to-market relies on enterprise field sales plus an OEM partner channel (Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, Huawei, IBM, VMware, Cisco, Fortinet, AWS) and a Microsoft Marketplace listing, supported by webinar series, industry events, and case-study-led content marketing.

The company was formed through the merger of AST Group and Gijima Technologies and has since added one major inorganic asset in T-Systems South Africa. Recent activity includes 2025 court victories over a disputed R1.5 billion Transnet contract (with R60 million awarded to Gijima), new partnerships with Nokia (including the SKAO observatory win), Mitel, and Darkies in Tech, and continued certifications across the ISO 27001/27017/27018/27701/22301/9001/14001/45001/20000-1 portfolio. Leadership transitioned after the 2023 passing of Group CEO Hamilton Ratshefola, with founder Robert Gumede continuing as Executive Chairman.

Name

Gijima

Legal name

Gijima Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://gijima.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Gijima is a 100% Black-Owned South African ICT services integrator providing cloud, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, managed services, and digital transformation to government, SOEs, and large enterprises across Southern Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed ICT Services and Systems Integration

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Captive/Global In-House Center (GIC) Setup & Managed Services (BPAEAMAK)

Keywords

• Managed ICT services
• Cloud infrastructure
• Cybersecurity services
• Enterprise applications
• Systems integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Durban

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. ICT Managed & Professional Services: Gijima generates revenue through long-term IT services contracts with government and enterprise clients, providing managed infrastructure, cloud, security, and application support services. Revenue is primarily recurring, project-based and contract-value driven.
2. Systems Integration & Consulting: Implementation and integration of enterprise software (SAP, Microsoft, Oracle), cloud migrations, and digital transformation projects billed on a project services basis.
3. Cloud Infrastructure Services: Revenue from Gijima Cloud and VMware sovereign cloud deployments, including data centre colocation and managed hosting services.
4. Cybersecurity Services: Managed security services including SOC operations, threat monitoring, and incident response delivered via subscription or retainer contracts.
5. Staffing & Human Capital Solutions: Specialized ICT staff recruitment and placement services for permanent and contract positions, as well as skills development and learnership programmes.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gijima is a South African ICT systems integrator and managed services provider delivering end-to-end technology solutions spanning sovereign cloud computing (Gijima VMware Cloud), advanced cybersecurity (IBM QRadar SIEM/SOAR powered SOC), enterprise applications (SAP, Microsoft, Oracle), data and AI solutions, SD-WAN and unified communications, managed workplace services, and human capital/staffing services. It serves government departments, state-owned enterprises and large private sector organizations across Southern Africa with over 50 points of presence and a Tier 3 data centre.

Product overview

Gijima is a 100% Black-Owned South African ICT company with Level 1 AAA+ B-BBEE status, offering a comprehensive portfolio of technology solutions. The company's product ecosystem comprises seven core solution areas: Enterprise Applications (SAP, Microsoft, Oracle), Data Solutions Optimisation (Business Intelligence, Big Data, AI, Data Management), Digital Solutions & Innovations (Digital Strategy, Smart Cities, IoT), Collaborate Secure & Connected (Managed Workplace, Network Services/SD-WAN, Voice), Cloud Computing & Infrastructure (Data Centre, Managed Cloud, Gijima VMware Cloud), Security Solutions (Advanced Cyber Defense, Infrastructure Security, GRC), and Human Capital Management (Skills Development, Staffing, ICT Training). The company operates across 50+ locations in Southern Africa serving multiple industries including Public Sector, Healthcare, Mining, Transportation, Financial Services, and State-owned Enterprises. Key differentiators include sovereign cloud capabilities, advanced cyber defense powered by IBM technology, AI/ML-powered solutions including chatbots and computer vision systems, and extensive ICT managed services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gijima Cloud: Sovereign cloud solutions tailored to customer needs with Gijima VMware Cloud.
• Gijima Technology Services (GTS)
• School of Digital

Products and services

• Enterprise Applications Enterprise Applications portfolio spanning SAP, Microsoft and Oracle solutions for enterprise resource planning and business application implementation, integration and support. Targeted at large enterprises and government departments running mission-critical ERP and business systems.
• Data Solutions Optimisation Data Solutions Optimisation covering Business Intelligence & Analytics, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Data Management to help enterprises transform data into actionable insight. Sold to enterprise and government clients seeking analytics, AI and data management capabilities.
• Digital Solutions & Innovations Digital Solutions & Innovations covering Digital Strategy & Innovation, Smart Cities and IoT Solutions for industrial and government digital transformation initiatives. Targeted at public sector, municipalities and enterprises undertaking digital and IoT initiatives.
• Collaborate, Secure & Connected Collaborate, Secure & Connected combining Managed Workplace & Collaboration, Network Services (SD-WAN with Next-Generation Firewall) and Voice Solutions for enterprise communication and connectivity. Sold to enterprises requiring unified communications, secure networking and managed workplace services.
• Cloud Computing & Infrastructure Cloud Computing & Infrastructure covering Data Centre & Services, ICT Managed & Cloud Services and the sovereign Gijima Cloud (VMware-based). Includes a Tier 3 data centre acquired from T-Systems South Africa. Targeted at enterprises and public sector organizations requiring sovereign, compliant cloud and managed infrastructure.
• Security Solutions Security Solutions spanning Advanced Cyber Defense Security (IBM QRadar SIEM/SOAR based), Infrastructure and Cloud Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) consulting, and Smart Security. Includes managed SOC services. Targeted at enterprises and public sector organizations needing advanced cybersecurity, compliance and risk management.
• Human Capital Management Human Capital Management covering Industrial Skills Development, Gijima Staffing Solutions, ICT Skills & Development, Occupational Hygiene and Assessment & Consulting services. Includes specialized ICT staff recruitment for permanent and contract placements as well as learnership programmes. Targeted at enterprises and public sector clients needing ICT talent and skills development.
• 4IR Smart COVID-19 Scanners AI-powered 4IR Smart COVID-19 Scanners developed with Hikvision, providing face recognition, temperature screening, age/gender detection and mask detection for healthcare facilities, public sector buildings and other high-traffic access points. Sold to hospitals, clinics and government facilities for access control and COVID-19 screening.
• Cattron Intelligent Control Solutions Intelligent control solutions from Cattron including locomotive remote-control systems, industrial wireless remote-control systems (Remtron) and safety systems. Targeted at rail, material handling, mining, oil and gas and mobile equipment markets where Gijima acts as the sole South African channel partner.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1200+ incidents resolved daily across client base
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability11 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MitelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2025Gijima partnered with Mitel to transform business communications across South Africa and beyond. Mitel is a provider of business communications and collaboration solutions, and Gijima serves as a leading channel partner for Mitel in the region.
• Darkies in TechminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 April 2025Groundbreaking partnership to empower young Black tech talent in South Africa. Joint initiative focused on skills development, mentorship, and employment opportunities for Black youth in the ICT sector, aligning with Gijima's transformation and CSI objectives.
• NokiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2025Gijima and Nokia secured a prestigious business opportunity with the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO). Additionally, the companies partnered to launch AI-ready campus solutions across Southern Africa, leveraging Nokia's network infrastructure and AI capabilities combined with Gijima's local delivery and integration expertise.
• HuaweicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Long-standing strategic partnership spanning over 10 years. Huawei's world-class products and innovations lay a solid foundation while Gijima provides local delivery, integration, and customer access. Partnership focuses on cloud, network, and digital transformation solutions for South African and African markets. Named Huawei's Partner of the Year in 2020. Huawei Cloud has four points of presence in Africa supporting the partnership's expansion.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 28 July 2020Strategic OEM partnership for Microsoft Azure, AI, security, productivity, and cloud solutions. Gijima is a premier Microsoft partner holding multiple Advanced Specializations (Windows Server/SQL Migration to Azure, Information Protection and Governance, Identity and Access Management) and won Microsoft's Managing Directors Partner of the Year award. Jointly delivers Microsoft AI University Programme and operates Microsoft Marketplace Mondays webinar series.
• T-Systems South Africa (TSSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2020Gijima acquired the business of T-Systems South Africa (a division of T-Systems International, owned by Deutsche Telekom). The acquisition gave Gijima access to international IP, expertise, a Tier 3 data centre, cybersecurity SOC, and staff certificates. Transaction was pending Competition Commission approval.
• Ahmed Kathrada FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCSI partnership with Lenmed and the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation for community empowerment, including computer training programmes for communities in need.
• LenmedcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStrategic SAP implementation partnership for Lenmed hospital group. The project won SAP's Time to Value Award. Partnership extended to include joint community empowerment initiatives.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise applications partnership for SAP S/4HANA and related SAP solutions implementation. Gijima has delivered major SAP projects winning the SAP Time to Value Award and reaching finalist status in the Innovation category.
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationOracle solutions partnership for database, cloud, and enterprise applications. Recognized as Oracle Partner of the Year.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationVMware cloud infrastructure partnership providing sovereign cloud solutions. Gijima VMware Cloud is marketed as a key differentiator for South African regulatory compliance requirements.
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationIBM security partnership providing advanced cyber defense services using IBM QRadar SIEM and SOAR technologies. Gijima's cybersecurity capabilities were significantly enhanced through the T-Systems acquisition, with the SOC supporting major enterprises in South Africa, Europe, and North America.
• SKAO (Square Kilometre Array Observatory)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGijima and Nokia secured a prestigious business opportunity with SKAO, the international radio telescope project. The partnership positions Gijima in a high-profile scientific infrastructure project.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BCX (Business Connexion): One of South Africa's largest ICT systems integrators and managed services providers, offering enterprise applications, data centre, cloud, and networking services to public and private sector clients — directly comparable to Gijima in scope, customer base, and go-to-market across Southern Africa.
• EOH (now within NGAGE): Large South African ICT services group providing systems integration, managed services, cloud, and enterprise applications (SAP/Oracle/Microsoft) to government and enterprise — directly comparable in product mix and customer verticals.
• Dimension Data / NTT Data South Africa: Originated as a South African systems integrator and now part of NTT Data, providing networking, datacentre, cloud, and managed services to enterprise and public-sector clients across Africa — directly comparable in heritage, scale, and service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Accenture South Africa: Global professional services and SI powerhouse with a sizeable South African practice serving enterprise and government digital transformation — a broad incumbent overlapping with Gijima's systems integration and consulting work.
• Altron Group: Diversified South African technology group encompassing ICT managed services, networking, and digital solutions across enterprise and public sector — overlaps with Gijima's managed ICT services portfolio within a broader conglomerate.
• Vodacom Business: Vodacom's enterprise arm provides IoT, cloud, security, and managed connectivity to South African enterprises and government — comparable as a regional connectivity-to-managed-services rival with deeper telecom roots.
• NTT Data (global): Global SI and managed services giant with African operations anchored by Dimension Data — directly comparable in enterprise applications, cloud, and managed-infrastructure services competing head-to-head with Gijima in South Africa.

Regional players

• MTN Business: Enterprise arm of MTN Group delivering cloud, connectivity, security, and IoT solutions across African markets; comparable to Gijima in regional reach and adjacent managed-services offerings, though telecom-anchored.
• Liquid Intelligent Technologies: Pan-African technology group providing cloud, connectivity, cybersecurity and managed services across multiple African countries — comparable as a regional player pursuing sovereign-cloud and cross-border enterprise IT work.

Others

• T-Systems International: Deutsche Telekom's IT services arm and the seller of the business Gijima acquired in 2020 — comparable as the originating global parent for the South African ICT franchise and as a multinational whose services Gijima now extends into the African market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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