OVERVIEW
The Eastern Cape Information Technology Initiative (ECITI) is a non -profit company, established by the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) in 2004. It was setup to facilitate the sustainable development for small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) in the information communication and technology (ICT) and film sectors in the Eastern Cape.
Our programmes are designed to stimulate the Eastern Cape’s ICT sector with the aim to position the province as one of Africa’s leading centres for ICT excellence.
- Developing strategic partnerships that promote innovation and connectivity for development.
- Promoting ICT infrastructure roll-out in rural and other underserved areas.
- Supporting entrepreneurship in the ICT sector thus creating job opportunities.
- Building an efficient and effective organisation.
STRATEGIC
FOCUS AREAS
Our strategic focus areas are the basis for an implementation framework that is designed to create alignment between strategy and operations.
INCUBATION
Our incubation programme is designed to accelerate the successful development of entrepreneurial companies through various support resources and services. Incubation is offered to resident (in-house) companies in our East London head office and Queenstown satellite office. We also offer a virtual programme to companies based in other parts of the Eastern Cape province but want to benefit from our business support services geared to assist with the early stage development of their companies.
INCUBATION CENTERS
OUR TEAM
Our team is committed to supporting entrepreneurs at all stages of their growth path. From testing their conceptual ideas to establishing commercial products and services, our team ensures that enterprises participating in our development programmes become viable, fundable and sustainable.
MNCEDI MGWIGWI
ECITI
EXECUTIVE MANAGER
KUHLE MBADAMANA
PERSONAL ASSISTANT OF THE
EXECUTIVE MANAGER
OLGA DLUME
SERVICES & PROJECTS
COORDINATOR
ZANDILE MAKINA
INCUBATION COORDINATOR
QUEENSTOWN
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ECITI is committed to good corporate citizenship and organisational integrity in the running of its affairs. The 11-member Board of Directors are the principal custodians of ECITI’s corporate governance affairs, and as such subscribe to the corporate governance principles set out in the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and King Reports on Corporate Governance.
NOLUDWE NCOKAZI
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD
PROF PHINDA SONGCA
CHAIRMAN - HR &
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
MPUMELELO FUNDAM
HR & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
TECHNICAL & ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
TYRONE BOUCHER
CHAIRMAN - AUDIT, RISK &
COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE
XOLELWA MAJIZA
HR & REMUNERATION
COMMITTEE
MZOLISI PAYI
HR & REMUNERATION
COMMITTEE
THANDO GWINTSA
CHAIRMAN - TECHNICAL &
ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
LUMKO MTIMDE
AUDIT, RISK & COMPLIANCE
COMMITTEE
MBULELO JOLINGANA
AUDIT, RISK & COMPLIANCE
COMMITTEE
CWENGA PAKADE
AUDIT, RISK & COMPLIANCE
COMMITTEE
T: +27 87 373 0970
E: info@eciti.co.za
Block B, ELIDZ Science & Technology Park
Lower Chester Road, Sunny Ridge
East London, EC 5201
VACANCIES
Click here for current vacancies.
TENDERS
There are currently no tenders available. However, we are always keen to engage innovative proposals from energetic and talented professionals who wish to add value to our support programmes. If you wish for us to consider your innovative idea, please send your proposal to info@eciti.co.za.
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