About Kasana Computer School and Repair Centre

Kasana Computer School and Repair Centre CC is an established information and communications technology (ICT) service provider and accredited training institution based in Cala, Eastern Cape. Founded in 2001 by entrepreneur Loyiso Kasana, the organisation provides digital skills training, technical ICT support and business services to communities, individuals and organisations across the Eastern Cape.

The institution holds accreditation with MICT SETA (Accreditation No. ACC/2011/02/561), Services SETA and W&R SETA, enabling it to provide recognised training and capacity-building programmes.

Products and Services

Kasana Computer School and Repair Centre provides an integrated range of ICT training, technical support and business services, including:

1. Accredited Computer Skills and Digital Literacy Training

• Introduction to Computers
• Typing Skills
• Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher
• Internet and email usage
• Basic office and administrative skills
• NQF Level 3 End-User Computing programmes 

2. Career Development and Capacity Building

The organisation provides practical workplace and entrepreneurship development programmes, including:

• Business writing and presentation skills
• Project management
• Time management
• Customer care
• Conflict resolution
• Sales management
• New Venture Creation and entrepreneurship support 

3. ICT Hardware and Infrastructure Support

• Computer and laptop repairs
• Hardware diagnostics and replacement
• Software support
• Local ICT network design, installation and maintenance
• CCTV surveillance installations
• DSTV installations
• Hardware and software supply 

4. Business and Event Support Services

• IT operational strategies
• Compliance documentation
• Feasibility studies
• Sound system hire
• Printing services for business documents, applications and assignments 

What Makes the Business Innovative

Kasana Computer School and Repair Centre's innovation lies in its integrated, community-based ICT model, which combines accredited digital skills development with practical technical services within an underserved rural and semi-urban environment.

Hybrid Service Hub Model

Unlike organisations that separate training from technical services, Kasana combines its accredited training academy with computer repairs, networking, CCTV and other technical services. This gives learners exposure to real-world technical challenges while creating a sustainable service model that supports continued access to training.

Multi-SETA Skills Development

The organisation's accreditations with MICT SETA, Services SETA and W&R SETA enable it to provide training across different areas of the local business ecosystem, from digital literacy and office skills to project management, retail-related skills and New Venture Creation.

Last-Mile Digital Inclusion

Kasana addresses digital access challenges in Cala and surrounding communities by bringing ICT training and technical services closer to underserved populations. This includes local computer repairs, networking, CCTV installations and other technology services that would otherwise require customers to travel to larger towns or cities.

Entrepreneurship Development

The organisation also uses its training programmes to support local entrepreneurship, helping individuals develop digital, administrative and business skills that can enable them to establish and operate their own small enterprises.

Target Beneficiaries and Customers

Kasana Computer School and Repair Centre serves several groups across Cala, Sakhisizwe Municipality and the broader Chris Hani District Municipality, including:

• Local youth and unemployed individuals seeking digital skills and employment opportunities.
• Aspiring entrepreneurs and SMMEs requiring business, digital and entrepreneurship training.
• Public and private sector employees, including municipal workers, educators and administrative staff seeking to improve their digital and workplace skills.
• Schools, households and community organisations requiring ICT support, repairs, printing and technology installations. 

Experience and Community Impact

Established in 2001, Kasana Computer School and Repair Centre has more than 25 years of experience providing ICT training and technical services in the Eastern Cape. The organisation has maintained its multi-SETA accreditation and developed a strong understanding of the needs of communities in Cala, Sakhisizwe Municipality and the wider Chris Hani District.

Its impact includes:

• Improving digital literacy and workforce readiness among local youth.
• Providing New Venture Creation and business capacity-building support to aspiring entrepreneurs and SMMEs.
• Providing local technical support, including computer repairs, networking and CCTV/DSTV installations.
• Improving access to accredited digital skills training in rural and underserved communities.
• Supporting digital inclusion across different generations, from school leavers to public-sector employees and other professionals. 

Growth Plans

Kasana Computer School and Repair Centre plans to expand its operations and increase its impact across the Eastern Cape through:

• Expanding its accreditation portfolio from NQF Level 3 to NQF Levels 4 and 5, including areas such as Systems Development, Technical Support and Cybersecurity.
• Establishing mobile digital classrooms to bring accredited ICT training to rural communities beyond Cala.
• Upgrading its technical workshop with specialised diagnostic and micro-soldering equipment to enable advanced component-level computer repairs.
• Investing in solar power and inverter infrastructure to maintain training and business operations during electricity disruptions. 

Funding and Support Required

The organisation is seeking funding and strategic partnerships to support its expansion and strengthen its ability to deliver ICT training and technical services to underserved communities.

Infrastructure and Equipment

Funding is required for:

• More than 20 high-specification desktop computers
• Interactive smartboards
• Local server infrastructure
• Solar PV and backup power infrastructure
• A commercial utility vehicle for mobile training and technology services
• Advanced tools for CCTV, biometric access and network testing 

Training and Operational Capacity

Additional support is required for:

• A student bursary fund for unemployed and low-income youth
• Specialist SETA-registered facilitators, assessors and moderators
• Enterprise software licences, including Microsoft Office, accounting and technical diagnostic software 

Overall, Kasana Computer School and Repair Centre aims to use funding and partnerships to strengthen its ICT infrastructure, expand accredited training opportunities, improve technical service capacity and extend digital inclusion to underserved communities across the Eastern Cape.