ABOUT US

Our Promise

  • Customisable solutions for every pathway from education to employment

  • Empowering Institutions. Connecting Talent. Driving Outcomes.

  • Innovation that turns education into career opportunities

our promise

About OLUMS

OLUMS™ is a level one B-BBEE proudly South African–accredited software company delivering innovative, database-driven platforms for the education sector. We enable institutions to effi ciently manage Work-Integrated Learning (WIL), student and graduate placements and grant administration, all from a single and secure system.

Our platforms are powered and locally hosted server infrastructure in South Africa in partnership with AWS (Amazon Web Services), a global leader in cloud computing. This partnership ensures data sovereignty, regulatory compliance, dependable performance and real-time system responsiveness. Institutions can therefore trust that their data, student records, and employer information are stored safely, managed effi ciently and accessible whenever needed.

Founded by a retired South African academic with over 30 years of higher-education experience, OLUMS was built to solve real challenges faced by institutions fragmented WIL processes, ineffi cient student-employer matching and complex grant administration. By addressing these challenges, OLUMS supports the goals of the South African National Development Plan (NDP), contributing to youth employment, skills development and enhanced graduate employability through quality education.

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Vision

To connect education and employment through intelligent systems that deliver measurable employability outcomes

Mission

To deliver efficient, intelligent education technology that strengthens employability and supports National Development Plan priorities.

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Our Values

socially responsible

Socially Responsible

We create solutions that support youth employment, skills development and positive social impact.

education led

Education-Led

Our systems are designed by educators, based on real academic and institutional needs.

impact focused

Impact-Focused

We focus on outcomes that improve employability, efficiency and student success.

data smart

Data-Smart

We use reliable data to support better decisions, planning and reporting.

collaborative

Collaborative

We connect institutions, students, employers and partners to work together effectively.

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Trust

Our platforms are driven by learner success and quality-focused, delivering reliable and scalable solutions while upholding the ethical and responsible use of data and technology.

What Our Clients Say About Us..

“OLUMS enhanced operational efficiency by improving coordination, tracking and reporting across student placements and employer engagements.”
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University of Technology (DUT) Cooperative Education Department
“SSACI piloted the OLUMS SETA Grant Management Portal and found it to be an efficient, well-structured system that supports streamlined grant workflows, effective document management, and robust compliance tracking. We were particularly impressed by the platform’s user-friendly interface and its ability to simplify complex processes.”
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Shanita Roopnarian, CEO - Swiss South African Cooperation
"Shuttleworth has been working closely with OLUMS as a strategic technology partner to strengthen and expand our Learning Management System (LMS) capabilities. Throughout our collaboration, OLUMS has consistently demonstrated exceptional technical expertise, deep sector knowledge and unwavering professionalism."
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CEO, Shuttleworth Academy
“OLUMS has been a vital partner in advancing our WIL initiatives and streamlining the management of student placements and industry collaborations. With their expert support, we are successfully implementing the WIL Portal, which has greatly enhanced our ability to connect students with meaningful industry opportunities and monitor their progress throughout their placements.”
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Dr. Roelien Brink - Director, Cooperative Education Directorate, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
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