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T-Systems extends ESD initiative to KZN

T-Systems extends ESD initiative to KZN

Date: 2014-11-28

As part of an on-going strategy of creating inclusive and sustainable transformation,T-Systems in South Africa has announced the launch of the next phase of its Enterprise Supplier Development (ESD) initiative. ESD is aimed at leveraging procurement spend to promote skills development and job creation.

Building on the success of the initial phase of this program,T-Systemsis now extending ESD into the Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN) region by outsourcing a variety of field services to Vumela IT Services.

"T-Systemsis dedicated to sustainable and on-going transformation, and has embarked on a journey to develop local suppliers with specific focus on black women and black youth. The ESD initiative is just one within our nation building program, providing opportunities for internal and external applicants to set up their own ICT businesses, without any shareholding fromT-Systems South Africa," says Adre Du Plessis, Vice President Strategy & Transformation at T-Systems in South Africa.

The KZN ESD partner was chosen based on the outcome of a stringent Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Several candidates were shortlisted and after a rigorous series of interviews to evaluate the companies' strengths and weaknesses, Vumela IT Services was selected. Vumela will provide field support services on behalf ofT-Systemswithin the KZN region.

"Desktop and IT support services have become my passion over 16 years in the industry, and I am grateful for the opportunities T-Systems has given me, first as an employee for the past five years and now as an ESD supplier. With my experience I have developed a solid understanding of the market as well as excellent relationships with both customers and the team I will be working with, and I am looking forward to making this venture a huge success," says Sivashni Moodley, Managing Director of Vumela IT Services.

"South African ICT service providers often have customers spread across the country, yet provide services to outlying regions from larger cities. The outlying regions themselves therefore do not benefit from job creation, skills development or growth in the community. Our ESD program aims to redress this balance and enable wealth creation and economic upliftment in all areas of South Africa," says Gert Schoonbee, MD at T-Systems in South Africa.