Founder | CEO
Phillip Malele
Phillip leads Khemo's strategic direction and client relationships, bringing deep expertise in enterprise software and a passion for building technology that genuinely moves businesses forward.
About us
Bridging business needs and technology
Since 2008, Khemo IT Solutions has been partnering with organisations across South Africa to design, build, and scale technology that removes friction — from SharePoint and Odoo to AI agents.
Our story
17 years of building what matters
Khemo IT Solutions was born from a simple observation: too many growing South African businesses were being underserved by ICT providers that either lacked the technical depth or the commitment to truly understand their clients' needs.
We set out to be different—a partner that listens first, then builds. Over the years, that philosophy has guided every engagement, from a startup's first web application to complex enterprise integrations for household-name corporations.
Today, Khemo is a full-service software development agency delivering across specialised practices, with a team that combines deep technical expertise and genuine passion for solving business problems through technology.
- 08
2008
Founded in South Africa with a mission to make enterprise-grade ICT accessible to every business.
- 12
2012
Expanded service offering to include enterprise systems integration, serving clients in the energy and media sectors.
- 16
2016
Launched dedicated cybersecurity practice as digital threats became a critical business priority.
- 20
2020
Grew cloud and managed IT services portfolio to support the shift to remote and hybrid work.
- 24
2024
Introduced AI & Data Solutions practice, helping clients unlock value from their data with machine learning and generative AI.
Our mission
“To empower businesses through innovative technology solutions that stimulate growth, enhance efficiency, and elevate customer experiences.”
We advocate for technology that is accessible and user-friendly, grounded in excellence, integrity, and customer satisfaction — the same mission that has guided Khemo since 2008.
Accessibility
Enterprise-grade technology should not be the exclusive domain of large corporations. We make powerful ICT solutions accessible to businesses of all sizes.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standard in every deliverable—code quality, design rigour, project management, and client communication.
Partnership
We don't disappear after go-live. We invest in long-term relationships, acting as an extension of your team rather than a vendor at arm's length.
Innovation
We stay at the forefront of technology so our clients don't have to. From AI to cloud-native architecture, we bring tomorrow's tools to today's problems.
The team
The people behind the work
A tight-knit leadership team united by a commitment to technical excellence and client success.
Founder | CTO
Khwezi Flatela
Khwezi drives Khemo's technical vision across all practice areas—from architecture decisions to delivery quality—ensuring every solution is built to last.
Head of Engineering
Sipho Kettledas
Sipho leads the engineering team, overseeing custom software and integration projects from discovery to deployment with a focus on scalability and code quality.
Head of Cybersecurity
Sipho Mabhena
Sipho heads Khemo's cybersecurity practice, helping clients navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape with pragmatic, compliance-aligned security strategies.