JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Oct 8, 2026 – HCLTech has opened a regional headquarters in Johannesburg’s Sandton district that will house an AI Center of Excellence and a technology training hub. The facility expands the company’s operations serving enterprises in South Africa and the surrounding region.
The AI Center of Excellence will showcase HCLTech’s AI portfolio: AI-led Service Transformation, Industry AI Solutions, AI Foundry, AI Engineering, AI Factory and AI Advisory.
Sandeep Saxena, chief growth officer, growth markets 2 (India, Middle East and Africa, France, Iberia and Italy), HCLTech, said, “South Africa has been a strategic market for HCLTech for over 15 years, and we are proud to be a trusted partner to enterprises in the region. With our differentiated portfolio that includes full-stack AI solutions, we are deepening our commitment to South Africa with this new facility. In line with our corporate philosophy of supercharging progress for our people and local communities, we continue to have a sharp focus on enabling the local talent ecosystem through upskilling programs and university linkages.”
The training hub will focus on developing technology skills in South Africa. HCLTech partners with the University of Johannesburg, the University of Pretoria and North-West University on skills development and links between education and employment.
HCLTech supported nearly 500 students from last five years (FY21-FY25), with nearly 50 participants joining the company in full-time roles. It also scheduled a graduation ceremony for learners completing its annual skills development program.
The company reports that its investments in ICT and digital literacy programs reached more than 20,000 beneficiaries across South Africa over the past five years. Through partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations and industry partners, HCLTech supports access to technology, digital skills and employment opportunities, particularly in underserved communities.
Source: HCLTech
About HCLTech
HCLTech is a global information-technology services company that provides software development, IT and business services, engineering support, and digital transformation work. The company serves clients in financial services, manufacturing, life sciences and healthcare, high tech, semiconductors, telecommunications, retail, consumer products, mobility, and public services. HCLTech was founded in 1991 following the separation of its software division from its parent company. The firm is headquartered in Uttar Pradesh, India, and operates across about 60 countries. HCLTech employs roughly 226,600 people worldwide. The company delivers cloud computing, AI, engineering, and digital infrastructure services for enterprise applications, including cloud migration, enterprise software development, R&D outsourcing, and managed operations.
