Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company,
announced the inauguration of its new office at Sable Park, Century City, in
Cape Town, underscoring its commitment to clients in the region.
Anis Chenchah, Chief Executive Officer – Asia Pacific, Middle East and
Africa (APMEA), Wipro Limited and Member of the Wipro Executive Board, said, “The
inauguration of our office in Century City, Cape Town, is a significant
milestone for Wipro as it emphasizes our commitment to invest in and expand our
presence across South Africa. This new office will help us better address the
requirements of the growing client base in the region and provide interesting
opportunities to the local talent.”
Wipro’s Cape Town
office was inaugurated in the presence of Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee
Member – Economic Growth, City of Cape Town, representatives from the Indian
Consulate in Cape Town and from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI),
along with Wipro’s clients, technology partners and local employees.
“The Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector in Cape Town is booming and
currently more than 70,000 Capetonians are employed in the industry. That
number is set to grow even further with more companies setting up shop in the
Mother City. We are delighted that Wipro, a global leader focused on driving
digital transformation, can contribute meaningfully to employment opportunities
and digital-skill development for our local talent,” said Alderman
James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth in the City of Cape
Town.
In 2021, the international BPO market in Cape Town contributed around R14
billion to the metro's economy. The city is continuously investing in skill
development and promotion campaigns to leverage itself as a much sought-after
destination for technology and BPO companies.
Warren Zambelli, Managing Director – Africa, Wipro Limited, said, “Wipro is developing talent and creating jobs
with clients that will yield a lasting impact for our communities in South
Africa. We appreciate this opportunity to expand our presence in the region and
continue our momentum towards becoming the leading professional services
business across the continent.”
Africa is one of the six focus regions that comprise Wipro's APMEA Strategic
Market Unit. Wipro has been present in Africa since 2007, supporting
enterprises and public sectors in accelerating their digital transformation to
be globally competitive. Wipro also has a steadfast commitment towards local
communities. We continue to build a strong local talent pool with diverse skill
sets and make strategic investments that will better serve our clients. Wipro
has launched various social initiatives under the Wipro
SIYAPHA brand. Today, we are a BBBEE (Broad-Based Black
Economic Empowerment) level 2 contributor scored on the ICT Charter.
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