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Our Vision

To create a substantial pool of quality technically skilled people that are equipped to lead in the continuously evolving technological environment, and contribute in a meaningful way to resolving South Africa’s massive unemployment problem. This will not only solve our technology skills shortage but also achieve a position that allows South Africa to export our technology skills by providing services internationally through our TGMM partner.

To achieve this vision, we are focused on 4 main goals:

  • Support the creation of a bigger pool of available technical skills in SA
  • Grow relevant practical technical skills in the country quickly
  • Assist in managing the ever-increasing cost of technical skills
  • Assist in alleviating the increasing unemployment problem in the country

The AATE is our first step in achieving these goals.

Shaping the digital world … One mind at a time!

NPC Board of Directors

Stephen Koseff

Stephen Koseff is the Investec Group’s former Chief Executive Officer. In addition to his directorships of Investec Ltd, Investec PLC and various other Investec subsidiaries, he is a non-executive Director of the South African Banking Association.

Malcolm Laing

Malcolm Laing is the Investec Group’s former Chief Information Officer. He is the non-executive Chairman of Investec Global Services India Pvt. Ltd. In addition, he is the CEO and Founder of The AATE with a vision of having a positive impact on the IT industry and unemployment in South Africa.

Shabhana Thaver

Shabhana Thaver’s career began as a Software Developer with a strong technical foundation and rose through various leadership roles at an international banking group. A “techie at heart,” Shabhana is deeply passionate about technology and its potential to drive economic success and have a positive impact in South Africa.