VoIP Telecoms is a leading provider of telecommunications services to the government and public sectors. A subsidiary of Vox Telecom Limited, VoIP Telecoms offers a full range of internet, data and telephony services. Established in 2004, VoIP Telecoms’ offerings include a unique set of converged telecommunications solutions, especially tailored for this niche market.
VoIP Telecoms leverages off the strategic relationships that Vox Telecom has with major players in the telecommunications industry in South Africa to provide fully-fledged telco services. As a member of the telecommunictions operator with the largest BEE shareholding, combined with a proven track record, VoIP Telecoms is strategically positioned to leverage future opportunities within a constantly deregulating telecommunications environment.
BEE Shareholding:
- Lereko Metier Capital Growth Fund - 26.41%
- Regiments Capital - 4.61%
- Mvelaphanda Group Limited - 13.50%
- Thembeka Capital - 1.75%
- Hostorically Disadvantaged Individuals - 0.89%
Group at a Glance
Paul Rakuvhoda - Managing Director, VoIP Telecoms
Paul Rakuvhoda was born in Limpopo in the former Homeland of Venda. He is currently staying in Johannesburg for the purpose of pursuing his business objectives. He attained his B Juris and LLB Degrees from the University of Venda in 1993 and 1997 respectively. He has worked for the Limpopo Province at the Department of Justice for three years as a Public Prosecutor where he was stationed in Louis Trichardt. He also worked in the Office of the Premier of the Limpopo Province as an Assistant Director for two years. In addition to his legal experience, Paul also has extensive marketing and sales experience acquired whilst he was working at Old Mutual and Metropolitan life respectively. At Old Mutual he was awarded a branch championship and a Regional Top Ten award for his outstanding achievements. In addition to his legal qualifications Paul has recently completed his two years Diploma in Youth development through University of South Africa (UNISA) where he majored with Business development and Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation. Paul has currently enrolled for his MBA through Regent Business College where he is enhancing his technical managerial information system and his financial accounting skills.
As an Executive Director of marketing and sales, VOIP Telecoms, Paul excelled during 2004 and 2006 bringing a high volume of new business to the company. Paul has managed to achieve this primarily through his professionalism and excellent customer relationships. Since assuming the position of Managing Director of VOIP Telecoms (a subsidiary company of Vox Telecom Limited) he has forged important relationships with Government departments, Municipality authorities and other stake holders in business at National, Provincial and Local level throughout the country. With your support and mutual understanding Paul wishes to extend least-cost routing and other telecoms solutions to those institutions that have not benefited from such cost saving devices.