UNIVEN INNOVATIVE GROWTH COMPANY

Innovation part of our DNA

Welcome to UNIVEN INNOVATIVE GROWTH COMPANY


OUR STORY

The UNIVEN Innovative Growth Company (UIGC) story began in the heart of Limpopo — South Africa’s land of myths, legends and boundless potential.
Entirely owned by the University of Venda (UNIVEN), an esteemed academic institution with a proud legacy, UIGC was founded on a commitment to innovation, excellence and sustainable growth.
As forward-thinking professionals in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world — particularly within our predominantly rural setting — we embrace the values of innovation, ingenuity and excellence that define who we are and how we operate.
Our diverse portfolio includes:

    • Short course learning, audits and consultancy
    • Leisure and business travel services
    • Digital security and surveillance, armed guards and patrols, close protection, crowd control and hazard identification
    • Landscaping, gardening, cleaning and maintenance services
    • Wi-Fi and fibre-to-home installation, provision and maintenance

Human capital

People are at the heart of UIGC. Our 600-strong workforce is united by dedication, professionalism, and a shared vision for excellence. Guided by a competent board and an accomplished executive team — each an expert in their respective field — we foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability.

We recognise two labour unions that represent our employees, ensuring that fairness, inclusion and worker well-being remain central to our organisational ethos.

Our mandate

Established in 2010, UIGC serves as the third income stream generator for UNIVEN. Our mission is to fulfil this mandate through the delivery of innovative and impactful solutions in:

  • Training, skills audits and consultancy
  • ICT services
  • Travel and leisure booking services
  • Security solutions
  • Landscaping, cleaning, and maintenance

Beyond our business operations, UIGC contributes actively to national dialogues on workforce transformation, innovation and institutional capacity development, strengthening both our local and national impact.

UIGC News and Announcements

DELL BURSARY OPPORTUNITY CLOSING ON 31 JANUARY 2023

January 18, 2023
All students in the field of Information Technology, Marketing, Computer Science, and Information systems are encouraged to apply. The bursary...
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UIGC Newsletter

May 27, 2024
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UNIVEN and Mulenzhe Development Trust meet to strengthen collaboration of projects benefiting surrounding communities

May 28, 2021
The University of Venda (UNIVEN) Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Dr Bernard Nthambeleni, on Wednesday, 19 May 2021 led a delegation of...
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UNIVEN STAKEHOLDER PERCEPTION SURVEY

July 8, 2022
Dear UNIVEN Valued Stakeholder Kindly note that the University of Venda is currently conducting a survey to assess the perception...
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