Smart Hands Africa, a new IT services company, has launched to meet the growing demand for skilled IT professionals across Africa. As part of its establishment, the company has formed a strategic partnership with ITArmi, a global provider of on-demand IT expertise operating in 167 countries. This collaboration positions Smart Hands Africa as ITArmi’s official presence in Africa, ensuring seamless technology deployment and support for OEMs, distributors, and resellers.
Bridging the IT Talent Gap
According to Anton Jacobsz, CEO of Smart Hands Africa and ITArmi Africa. Businesses across the continent need flexible and highly skilled IT resources to drive digital transformation. “Smart Hands Africa, powered by ITArmi, will provide fast, on-demand access to proven IT professionals. This will allow companies to scale IT projects efficiently,” says Jacobsz.
The company offers an agile, cost-effective alternative to traditional hiring models. Through ITArmi’s platform, businesses can access a vetted network of IT professionals, with their skills and project ratings readily available.
“Our approach allows IT channel partners, including OEMs, distributors, and resellers, to quickly deploy experienced professionals for projects in multiple African countries.” Jacobsz adds. Smart Hands Africa’s expert team, including an experienced IT architect and a project manager with over 30 years of African IT deployment experience, ensures end-to-end service delivery.
Key Services and Benefits
Smart Hands Africa’s comprehensive IT service offering includes:
- Project Planning & Execution – Full-service management from drafting Statements of Work [SOWs] to deployment.
- Logistics as a Service – Handling shipping, import duties, VAT, and Importer of Record [IOR] processes.
- Engineer as a Service – On-site or remote deployment of skilled IT engineers.
- Ongoing Managed Services – Continuous IT support post-installation.
While ITArmi has already delivered projects in Algeria, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, and beyond. This partnership with Smart Hands Africa will expand its service reach across the continent.
Strengthening Africa’s IT Workforce
As part of its launch, the company is actively recruiting IT professionals across Africa to join its growing network of 1,800+ engineers worldwide. The company seeks independent contractors and IT specialists skilled in cybersecurity, Microsoft Azure, and cloud migration. Channel partners with excess IT talent can also leverage Smart Hands Africa. They can deploy resources more effectively and generate additional revenue.
The company offers expertise in cloud solutions, DevOps, security, outsourcing, ERP, and managed services. Supporting customers at any stage of their smart cloud journey.
“Our vision is to be Africa’s leading IT service provider, bridging the skills gap and enabling seamless technology deployment,” concludes Jacobsz.
