IT major Wipro announced the inauguration of its new office at Sable Park, Century City, in Cape Town, South Africa, underscoring its commitment to clients in the region. “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,” said Anis Chenchah, Chief Executive Officer – Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA), Wipro Limited and Member of the Wipro Executive Board.
The new 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). “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,” said Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth in the City of Cape Town.
The international BPO market in Cape Town contributed around 14 billion South African Rand to the metro’s economy in 2021.
“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,” said Warren Zambelli, Managing Director – Africa, Wipro Limited.
Africa is one of the six focus regions that comprise Wipro’s APMEA Strategic Market Unit and the IT major has been present in Africa since 2007. “We continue to build a strong local talent pool with diverse skill sets and make strategic investments that will better serve our clients,” it said in a statement.