Datatec is an international information and communication technology (“ICT”) solutions and services group. It was founded in 1986 and has been listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (“JSE”) since 1994. It has grown on a foundation of integrity, responsibility and long-term value creation.

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Global customers and partners

over 11 000

Employees

over 11 000

MSCI ESG Rating

AA (Leader)

Jens Montanana

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

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“When I founded Datatec, my ambition was not only to build a successful global technology business but to do so on a foundation of integrity, responsibility, and long-term value creation. These principles have shaped our culture and guided our growth over the past three decades. That is why I am especially proud to introduce Datatec’s first responsible business report, a significant milestone in our ongoing journey to ensure that our global expansion reflects our deep commitment to people, communities and the planet.

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Responsible business strategy

Datatec’s responsible business approach is centred on the positive impact it can drive, enable or influence in key areas identified through its materiality process. The foundations of the Group have always been built on core ESG principles, in particular career development, community education, and robust governance frameworks. In recent years, Datatec has taken steps to formalise its responsible business strategy and structures, with the aim of expanding and accelerating its positive impact.

Responsible business strategy

Pillars

Our planet

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Our people

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Our communities

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ESG ratings

Datatec has maintained its
AA (leader) level
on MSCI’s ESG Ratings (on a seven-band scale from AAA to CCC) in the latest update in February 2025. This level is defined as a company leading its industry in managing the most significant sustainability risks and opportunities.

Datatec improved its
Sustainalytics score to 11.6
in May 2025, from 13.3 at the end of 2023 on a scale of 0-55, meaning ESG factors are considered to drive low risk to enterprise value.

Its LSEG (previously Refinitiv) ESG score improved to
68/100
from 52 in 2023 which puts Datatec in
the top 10%
of IT Services companies rated.

Highlights

Our planet

At Datatec, our role as a global technology hardware and service provider gives us both an opportunity and a responsibility to take the lead in contributing solutions for an environmentally sustainable future, both internally and across our value chain.

Our planet

Our people

Datatec employs over 11 000 people in more than 50 countries: they are our greatest asset and the driving force behind our success. We prioritise the development, support and wellbeing of our people and are dedicated to providing the resources and working environment they need to excel.

Our people

Our communities

Datatec has a long history of strong involvement and investment in the local communities of its companies across the world.

Our communities