Central Lake Trading 149 (Pty) Ltd t/a Empire Technology is a specialist Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) company with operations both locally and
internationally. In the six years since our inception, we have successfully delivered data migration and systems integration projects for private-sector clients including Itron, Onramp, Hexing, Ingenu, Ontec and Actom, to name but a few . Our main offering within the public-sector environment is our bespoke integrated delivery enterprise resource planning solution, which we have deployed at sites across all three tiers of government, including state-owned enterprises.

The key feature of our solution – which sets us apart fr om similar offerings by our competitors – is that full ownership transfers to our customers at the point of purchase, with the result that clients are able to perform whatever modifications they may require without our further involvement. This contributes to skills transfer while also enabling South Africa’s knowledge economy with full security and privacy of data.

Chairman and MD: Shantan Reddy

COMPANY INFORMATION

Employees: 70+ employees (permanent and in-service staff)

Branches: Head office in Gauteng with secondary offices in KwaZulu-Natal and several representative offices throughout South Africa and inter nationally.

NATURE OF BUSINESS

Activity: Information, Communication and Technology (ICT)

Services Offered: Network Infrastructure Services, Bespoke Customised Solutions, Open Source Solutions, Financial Solutions, Workflow and Business Analysis, Portal Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing

Leaders in: Smart, connected information and communication technologies; bespoke
software development and implementation; enablers of e-government models and e-commerce; management of big data to enhance performance; innovators in cloud computing services.

FAST FACTS

• Pioneers of the Entrepreneur Development Forum, a tool that enables collaboration and skills transfer in the ICT sector

• Successful large-scale deployments at the Free State Treasury and currently deploying at the National Department of Energy

EMPOWERMENT STATUS

BEE SCORECARD
Overall BEE Status – Level 2

Procurement Level – 125%

BROAD-BASED BEE WEIGHING POINTS LEVEL IN RESPECT OF:

Ownership                           20      15.00
Management                       10       10.00
Employment Equity             15       14.67
Skills Development             15       6.00
Preferential Procurement    20       20.00
Enterprise Development     15       15.00
Socio-Economic Development  5    5.00

TOTAL                                     100   85.67

Rating date: 25/08/2016
Verified by: SANAS