ICT Excellence

AWARDS

To book your seat at the SAICTA ICT Excellence Awards, click above to access the SAICTA Membership Portal. New visitors can register a free membership account, then navigate to Events to select the Awards and complete payment. Existing members simply sign in and go straight to Events.

For any booking queries, contact chantel@saicta.org

Annual SAICTA ICT Excellence Awards

Launched in 2025, the Annual SAICTA ICT Excellence Awards recognise and honour the individuals and organisations leading South Africa’s digital transformation. From startups to established innovators, this prestigious platform highlights those pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in tech. 

Awarding Excellence: Celebrating the Leaders, Disrupters and Changemakers in South Africa’s ICT Industry 

Join Us for an Evening of Prestige and Inspiration ​

22 May | 19h00
Johannesburg Country Club

1 Napier Rd, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, 2006

Seats are limited. Join your peers, recognise the work that matters, and be part of the future driving South Africa’s ICT sector.

Ticket Fees 

R800 per person 
R6,400 per table (8 seats) 

Book Your Seat Here!

Award Categories

Submissions are judged on Impact, Innovation, and Leadership

Our judging panel includes respected voices from industry, academia, and the public sector. 

CORPORATE ICT TEAM OF THE YEAR

Recognising a corporate ICT team demonstrating exceptional innovation, growth, and leadership in Africa’s ICT sector.

STARTUP OF THE YEAR

Recognising disruptive tech startups (under 3 years) showing high potential. 

ICT PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Celebrating individuals advancing the ICT profession through leadership and innovation.

YOUNG ICT TRAILBLAZER

Celebrating young innovators demonstrating exceptional promise.

WOMEN IN TECH EXCELLENCE AWARD

Recognising women driving innovation and empowerment in the ICT sector. 

Keynote Speaker

Smiling man in a blue shirt with arms crossed inside a circular blue badge bordered by binary digits (tech-themed emblem).

Mayembe Mtonga

Executive: Creative Visual Technology Solutions

Having held senior leadership roles at Vodacom, Dimension Data, and Bytes, Mayembe brings a grounded, executive perspective to the realities of running high-performing ICT operations at scale. Learn it takes to drive revenue, sustain service excellence, and lead teams that deliver.

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    CORPORATE ICT TEAM OF THE YEAR

    • Company Profile
    • Innovation Portfolio
    • CSR Reports or Case Studies
    • Revenue Growth Metrics (Year-on-Year)
    • Leadership Initiatives (conferences, white papers, industry forums)
    • CSR Projects (education, inclusion, sustainability)
    • Client Testimonials or Success Stories (attach)

    STARTUP OF THE YEAR

    • Pitch Deck
    • Traction/Progress Reports
    • Media Mentions
    • Unique Value Proposition (max 300 words)
    • Key Growth Indicators (users, revenue, partnerships)
    • Team and Leadership Highlights
    • Social or Economic Impact (describe)

    ICT PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

    • Updated CV
    • Project Portfolio/Case studies
    • Recommendation Letters(optional)
    • Major contributions to ICT Industry (max 400 words)
    • Thought Leadership (articles, speeches, initiatives)
    • Community Engagement/Volunteerism

    YOUNG ICT TRAILBLAZER

    • CV / Portfolio
    • Evidence of Innovation / Impact
    • Mentor Endorsements (optional)
    • Key Innovations and Solutions (describe)
    • Leadership Roles (projects, teams)
    • Public Recognition / Awards

    WOMEN IN TECH EXCELLENCE AWARD

    • Updated CV
    • Testimonials/Endorsements
    • Notable Media features (optional)
    • Leadership and Advocacy Examples
    • Impact on Diversity and Inclusion in ICT
    • Milestones and Awards