LEHLAKA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES SERVICES

Lehlaka Information Technologies Services is a 100% black female owned and Managed Information Technology Company.

Lehlaka has risen to meet the challenge of developing the skills base that serves as a foundation for the realization of information and knowledge based society. The company represents aspirations, dreams and aims of professional women and youth in the Information and Communication Technology sector in South Africa. We believe that the key to accelerating growth and development in the ICT sector lies in the convergence of multiplicity of skills.

Lehlaka Technologies is a Microsoft Certified Partner.

MISSION AND VISION

Our mission is to empower individuals and capacitate organizations by exploiting the synergies of various skills within the information sector by convergence.

In terms of its social responsibility, Lehlaka will:

• Establish a training scheme for young black women in ICT
• Place emphasis on disabled wome
• Actively participate in empowering projects run by rural women
• Sponsor women in ICT programs

VALUES

The company is guided by the following values:

• Empowerment
• Honesty
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect for all

SKILLS TRANSFER

"To empower employees and utilize the highest levels of expertise, professionalism and service, based on a colour and gender preference, without compromising the satisfaction and success of the customer."

As a follow-up to the Reconstruction and Development Programme, the South African Government has identified employment creation and skills transfer as focal pillars of social and economic transformation. In line with this vision, Lehlaka has aligned itself with several skills transfer initiatives, and has, to date, outlined a comprehensive programme of training and people skills development within the company and externally.

Lehlaka fully supports the Employment Equity Bill, and understands the critical need to economically empower historically disadvantaged individuals, both through employment, and education, in order to build a sustainable and broad based economy. The company has mapped out a long-term strategy of steady organic growth and service expansion and will endeavour to empower, educate and uplift previously disadvantaged individuals.

EXCELLENCE THROUGH ABILITY

The key to Lehlaka's growth is to play a strategic role in the delivery of complete ICT solutions to its target market. Lehlaka is committed to providing a stimulating and empowering environment for employees.

Lehlaka provides value and delivers excellence to its customers through:

• A single point of contact
• Managing complex transitions to new ICT technologies
• Management of different vendors and service providers
• Reduced and controlled operating costs
• Standardization of platforms
• Improved company focus
• Consistent service level management
• Availability of skilled resources
• Proactive approach
• Improved end-user service

Lehlaka is committed to becoming the ICT solution provider of choice by delivering a high level of service and expertise. By utilizing information technology to realize tangible business benefits for its customers, Lehlaka aims to ensure sustainable business opportunities, skills transfer, as well as training and development opportunities for all employees.