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Doing business in the townships.
Luvuyo Rani 04 May 2015
Vision/Mission
Vision – To pioneer the technology experience in emerging communities across South Africa
Mission -Empowering people in these communities to be part of the digital movement by bringing technological services closer to their doorsteps and affording them the opportunities to seek employment, start businesses, learn and connect with friends and family, while experiencing service like no other in the comfort of their own communities.
Our Offering
Business Services (Internet Café)
Computer Training Academy
Computer Sales and After Service
IT Support
Mobile Support
The Silulo Journey
Phase I•WC:18 Stores Phase II•EC: 14 Stores
Impact
Computer literacy – Over 20,000 graduates
Employees turned into entrepreneurs and managers -5% Start their own businesses
Jobs created – 50% of students find employment in call centers, retail stores, data capturers and municipalities.
Job placement of Silulo graduates both within Silulo and with other companies – 50% of our staff are our own graduates
Upliftment of community members - Convenience
Bridging the technological gap between the townships and society
Contribute to the economic development of South Africa as a modern century nation
Greater Capital – Social Impact assessment
Milestones
MIC SETA: NQF Level 3 Accreditation
Microsoft Academy: A+ and Certification
Strategic Partnerships with Vodacom, Microsoft, Mweb
Doing Learnerships with Dept of Labour and MIT SETA
140 staff members.
Significant Achievements
• Productivity Award •KPMG and Cape Times • SAB •Africa Awards•Endeavour Global Entrepreneur•Brand SA •Selected as one of 2014 Junior Chamber International Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World
Lessons learned from doing business in the townshipsImportance of partnerships and leveraging on
partnerships
Work well with stakeholders and structures in the community
For the business to succeed we employed local people
Build a credible brand that everyone will want to work with
There is an abundance of opportunities in the townships
Franchising
• Started with 5 franchises this year
• Would like to have 100 stores by end of 2017
• Looking for funding to fund the franchise through grant/loans and franchise development
• Would like to be in most township and rural areas of South Africa
Thank YouTo contact Silulo :
Website : www.silulo.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook : Silulo Ulutho Technologies
Twitter: Silulo_Ulutho
Telephone : 021- 361 3212
