About New Generation Group
An African infrastructure, technology, and consulting group of companies delivering cutting-edge software solutions, AI-powered innovation, and digital transformation services that empower businesses globally.
Purpose-fit solutions, built around people
New Generation Group connects people, products, and technology to deliver purpose-fit solutions that help businesses grow, adapt, and thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world.
Purpose
To bridge humanity and technology by delivering purpose-fit solutions that enable businesses, institutions, and communities to operate smarter, grow sustainably, and thrive.
Vision
To be the leading next-generation solutions partner in Africa, recognised for transforming industries through intelligent technology and human-centred innovation.
Mission
To design, integrate, and manage innovative technology-driven services that solve real business challenges, combining human insight with scalable digital solutions.
Industries & audiences across the Group
SMEs & SOHOs
Growth-oriented business owners seeking reliable, efficient, value-driven digital solutions.
Corporate & Enterprise
Medium to large organisations prioritising scalability, security, and long-term ROI.
Telecoms & Network Operators
MNOs and TowerCos relying on our infrastructure, connectivity, and field services divisions.
Municipalities & Public Sector
Public bodies drawing on our Level One B-BBEE status and infrastructure delivery experience.
Nearly two decades in South African technology
New Generation Group was established in 2006 as a provider of Operational Support Systems (OSS) and related telecommunications infrastructure products and services, and has been a 100% Black-owned, Level One B-BBEE consultancy since its early years.
Founded
New Generation Group is established in South Africa as a provider of Operational Support Systems and related telecommunications infrastructure products and services.
Three practice pillars
The Group grows across Consulting, Technology Services, and Resourcing Services, aligning people, process, and technology to deliver business transformation across specialised industry sectors, and building a combined team experience of over 200 years.
Industry recognition
The Group is awarded MTN SME Partner of the Year, and receives the Vodacom CEO's Award for Excellence as Business Partner of the Year within the Vodacom Group.
A refreshed group identity
NGMC and Intelliview Telecommunications Infrastructure Solutions merge to form New ExGen. Alongside Circle Tel, Delphius, Del Connect, and Account Caddie, the Group's divisional brands are refreshed under one consistent identity.
MTN SME Partner of the Year
Awarded 2016
Vodacom CEO's Award for Excellence
Business Partner of the Year, 2016
Board & Group Management
New Generation Group is guided by an independent Board of Directors, with day-to-day leadership provided by an experienced Group Management team.
Board of Directors
Tshidi Sekgobela
ChairpersonTshidi Sekgobela has over 20 years of experience in governance, compliance, enterprise risk management, and forensic investigations. She has held senior leadership roles at Absa Group, MTN, EY, the South African Revenue Service (SARS), and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), bringing extensive expertise in regulatory compliance, fraud risk management, corporate governance, and internal controls across the financial services, telecommunications, and public sectors.
Theodore Slater
Non-Executive DirectorAppointed to the Board in July 2020; chairs the Remuneration Committee and sits on the Risk Committee. Formerly an executive director of Midas Group for over 10 years. Currently CEO of Eros Auto Dealers, the aftermarket parts and automotive retail division of Font International Traders.
Tebogo Mogapi
Deputy ChairpersonHeld senior roles across the MTN Group, including CEO of MTN Swaziland and MTN Liberia. Founder of Forbes' "ICT Outlook for Africa," and currently Chairman of United Wireless and Executive Chairman of UniqAxxess, alongside other board positions across Africa.
Group Management
Melvin Watkins
Group Chief Executive Officer25+ years of business experience with a strong portfolio in ICT and Telecommunications, providing dynamic leadership across the Group.
Dr. Raymund Watson
Group SHEQ, Business Development & Planning Manager15+ years of experience planning and rolling out FTTx infrastructure across Africa.
Jeffrey De Wee
Group Chief Operating Officer20+ years in telecommunications and ICT, overseeing Fleet, Project Office, Field Operations, Network Operations, and Service Delivery across South Africa, Nigeria, and Botswana.
Zelda Watkins
Group Chief Financial Officer25+ years in financial management across financial services, insurance, and local government, providing sound solutions to execute business objectives.
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