The South African Information and Communication Technology Association (SAICTA) has officially opened nominations for the 2025 SAICTA ICT Awards, honouring the leaders, innovators, and rising stars shaping the future of South Africa’s ICT sector.

Set to take place on 14 November 2025 at the Johannesburg Country Club, the Awards will shine a spotlight on excellence across the industry, recognising outstanding achievements from established companies, disruptive startups, inspiring professionals, women breaking barriers, and young trailblasers under 35.

This is a celebration of the remarkable talent and innovation driving South Africa’s digital transformation. The Awards not only highlight individual and corporate success but also showcase the vital role of ICT in building an inclusive, forward-looking economy.

In addition to national recognition, winners and runners-up will automatically qualify as entrants for the 2026 Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON) Awards, to be held in September 2026 in Livingstone, Zambia.

Award Categories

• ICT Company of the Year: Recognises an organisation that demonstrates outstanding innovation, growth, and leadership in delivering impactful ICT solutions that advance South Africa’s digital transformation.
• Startup of the Year: Celebrates an emerging ICT enterprise that has shown exceptional creativity, scalability, and potential to disrupt or transform the technology landscape.
• ICT Professional of the Year: Honours an individual who exemplifies excellence, ethical leadership, and significant contribution to advancing ICT practice and industry standards.
• Women in Tech Excellence Award: Acknowledges a woman who has made remarkable achievements in technology, breaking barriers and inspiring greater inclusion and empowerment in the ICT sector.
• Young ICT Trailblazer: (Under 35) Recognises a young innovator demonstrating exceptional talent, leadership, and impact through technology-driven initiatives that shape the future of ICT.

How to Enter

Nominations are open to individuals, companies, and member organisations, with a deadline of 30 October 2025. Entrants must submit a completed application, a CV or company profile, and supporting evidence such as innovation portfolios, testimonials, or case studies.

Sponsorship Opportunities

SAICTA also invites companies to sponsor award categories at R15 000, offering unique visibility and association with excellence in ICT. This is not only a chance to recognise achievement but also to join a national conversation about the future of technology in South Africa.

For nomination forms and full criteria, visit our website or contact jannie@saicta.org for sponsorship details.