Lubanzi ICT Consulting

What Lubanzi ICT Consulting does

Lubanzi ICT Consulting is a Johannesburg-based ICT consulting firm specialising in automation services for South African enterprises. Formally registered in 2017 but with roots in quality assurance work dating to 2006, the company is 100% black-owned and holds B-BBEE Level 1 Contributor status with 135% procurement recognition, which it uses as a key lever for enterprise and government contract access.

Its service portfolio is built around four pillars: Continuous Automated Testing (CAT) for functional verification within DevSecOps pipelines, Continuous Performance Testing (CPT) for non-functional performance evaluation, Robotics Process Automation (RPA) for business process automation, and Software Engineering covering web, mobile, and custom application development. The company also markets a 'Virtual RoboTesters' concept that frames automated testing as a 24/7 virtual workforce, and has added an 'AI & Analytics' sub-line within Software Engineering, though AI/ML is not yet substantiated by specific capabilities or case studies. Referenceable engagements include API test automation for Telkom and SAP SuccessFactors implementation and testing.

The business model is professional services delivery via direct enterprise sales. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, no parent or subsidiary entities, and no public revenue figures. Distribution is direct: prospective clients engage through the website, email, and phone, with no self-serve or productised channel. GTM motion is sales-led and concentrated in South Africa, with the B-BBEE credential functioning as a primary competitive differentiator in enterprise and public-sector procurement.

Name

Lubanzi ICT Consulting

Legal name

Lubanzi ICT Consulting

Website

https://lubanzi.tech

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lubanzi ICT Consulting is a 100% black-owned, B-BBEE Level 1 South African ICT consulting firm delivering automation services — continuous testing, performance testing, RPA, and software engineering — to South African enterprises and government entities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ICT Consulting Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Continuous test automation
• Robotic process automation
• Software engineering services
• Performance testing services
• DevSecOps consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Midrand

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional ICT Consulting Services: Revenue is generated through the delivery of ICT consulting engagements across automation disciplines. Services include continuous testing, RPA implementation, and custom software engineering. Given the project-based nature of consulting work, engagements are likely scoped and priced per engagement, with potential for retainer or managed services arrangements with enterprise clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lubanzi ICT Consulting delivers automation-focused ICT consulting services to enterprise clients in South Africa. Its core practice spans Continuous Automated Testing (CAT), Continuous Performance Testing (CPT), and Robotics Process Automation (RPA), complemented by Software Engineering services for web, mobile, and custom applications. Engagements are delivered as bespoke consulting projects, designed to embed automation into clients' software development lifecycles and business processes.

Product overview

Lubanzi ICT Consulting offers a portfolio of automation-focused ICT consulting services centered around four core offerings: Continuous Automated Testing (CAT) for functional testing in DevSecOps pipelines, Continuous Performance Testing (CPT) for non-functional performance evaluation, Robotics Process Automation (RPA) for business process automation, and Software Engineering for web, mobile, and custom application development. These services are designed to work both independently and in combination, with CAT and CPT often integrated within the same continuous testing methodology, while RPA complements the testing offerings by automating repetitive business processes. The company positions itself as an automation specialist targeting South African enterprises seeking to improve quality, reduce costs, and accelerate delivery cycles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Continuous Automated Testing (CAT) A functional software testing service that automates testing within a DevSecOps delivery pipeline, verifying that each build meets defined Acceptance Criteria for specified features and identifying bugs or weak points across the software lifecycle.
• Continuous Performance Testing (CPT) A non-functional software testing service that measures and analyses responsiveness, speed, stability, reliability, scalability, and application size under workload to pinpoint performance defects before release.
• Robotics Process Automation (RPA) A consulting and implementation service that configures software robots to emulate and integrate human actions within digital systems, executing repetitive business processes 24/7 to reduce costs, improve productivity, and improve customer service.
• Software Engineering A custom software development service covering web applications, mobile applications, and other bespoke application development, including AI & Analytics solutions, delivered as affordable and reliable engineering engagements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Goal of 90% coverage of automated regression scope
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Thoughtworks: Global technology consultancy with deep software testing, continuous delivery, and engineering practices. Directly comparable to Lubanzi's continuous automated testing and software engineering offerings, though at significantly larger scale and global reach.
• Blue Turtle Technologies: South African enterprise software and IT services firm with strong SAP and enterprise application implementation focus. Comparable to Lubanzi's SAP SuccessFactors and enterprise application work.
• DVT: South African software development and testing consultancy offering custom software, agile delivery, and QA services. Closely aligned with Lubanzi's continuous testing and software engineering service lines within the same local market.
• Adapt IT (now Accenture): South African software services and enterprise application specialist (acquired by Accenture). Comparable to Lubanzi's mix of enterprise application implementation (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors) and custom software engineering serving the South African enterprise market.

Emerging players

• Automation Anywhere: Major RPA and intelligent automation platform that competes for the same RPA budget pool that Lubanzi's RPA services target. A relevant adjacent player shaping buyer expectations and pricing in the RPA space.
• UiPath: Leading RPA platform vendor whose productised automation offerings compete with Lubanzi's RPA consulting services. Not a direct consulting peer, but a key platform whose partner ecosystem includes firms like Lubanzi.

Broad incumbents

• Wipro: Global IT services firm with substantial testing, RPA, and enterprise application capabilities. Competes with Lubanzi for the same South African enterprise and government automation budgets, but offers a much broader portfolio.
• Infosys: Global IT services giant with large-scale testing, automation, and enterprise application practices. Operates broadly in the same space as Lubanzi but at vastly greater scale, with established delivery centres in South Africa.

Regional players

• Syntax Africa: Global enterprise application and managed cloud provider with a significant South African presence focused on ERP/CRM implementation. Overlaps with Lubanzi's SAP SuccessFactors and enterprise application work within the same South African market.
• Gijima: Large South African ICT services group offering managed services, application development, and testing. Comparable as a domestic ICT services peer competing for similar enterprise and public-sector clients, though with a much broader service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ictlubanzi
• Facebookfacebook.com/lubanziconsulting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lubanzi-ict-consulting
• Instagraminstagram.com/lubanziict

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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