Success
Working to broaden and deepen WITS University's impact on society
Wits Enterprise delivers a range of strategic services that are focused on marketing and commercialising Wits' output. We pride ourselves with being the best providers of Short Course, Research Support and Innovation Management. Wits Enterprise comprises three specialist units providing dedicated programmes and solutions that are aligned with our objective to broaden and deepen the University's impact in society.
Purpose
We help make Wits knowledge matter.
Vision
Your 1st choice African partner in translating Wits ideas to reshape the world.
Purpose
We help make Wits knowledge matter.
Vision
Your 1st choice African partner in translating Wits ideas to reshape the world.
-
Innovation SupportWits Commercial Enterprise's Innovation Support team supports the development of products, processes and services from Wits University's world class research and innovations. Our team assists Wits' researchers and academics throughout their research-to-product journey.
-
Short CoursesWits Commercial Enterprise's Short Courses delivers courses and learning experiences across multiple disciplines. We also provide turnkey training solutions and customised learning experiences that are tailored to specific organisational needs. These learning solutions are multidisciplinary, drawn from the length and breadth of the University's faculties.
-
Research SupportWits Commercial Enterprise's Research Support team links Wits University's researchers and academics with public and private sector partners. We are the go-to platform for researchers wanting support to capitalise their knowledge and research, as well as for companies and organisations that need to tap into this expertise.
Board members
-
Zabulon Vilikazi (Chair)
-
Duncan Raftesath (CEO)
-
Prakash Desai
-
Ian Jandrell
-
Beatrys Lacquet
-
Imraan Valodia
-
Nicoli Koorbanally
Company information
Legal name | Wits Commercial Enterprise (Pty) Ltd |
Street address | 3rd Floor, PDH Building, 92 Empire Road, Braamfontein, 2001, Gauteng |
Registered office & postal address | PO Box 514, Wits, 2050 |
Company Registration No. | 2002/008461/07 |
BBBEE status | Level 2 |
Financial year | 1 January - 31 December |
RSC Registration No. | 81294024 |
VAT Registration Certificate No. | 4220207742 |
Staff & Director Shareholdings | None (Wits Enterprise is wholly-owned by the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg) |
Banking Details | Bank: FNB / Branch Name: Braamfontein |
Branch No. | 251905 / Account No. 62053727304 |