Business Process Outsourcing - South Africa

Revenue in the Business Process Outsourcing market is projected to reach US$1.89bn in 2024.
Revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 3.60%, resulting in a market volume of US$2.25bn by 2029.
The average Spend per Employee in the Business Process Outsourcing market is projected to reach US$75.21 in 2024.
In global comparison, most revenue will be generated United States (US$146.30bn in 2024).

Definition :
The Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) market refers to the transfer of entire business processes or individual activities from a company to a third party and is often IT based. BPO covers a wide variety of business processes, usually either in the back office (e.g., human resources) or in the front office (e.g., customer service in call centers). A distinction is made between horizontal and vertical outsourcing. Horizontal BPO combines function-centric as well as cross-sector and cross-industry services, such as human resources management or payroll accounting. Vertical BPO, on the other hand, focuses on specialized services and is especially appealing to customers from the financial services industry, the healthcare sector, the manufacturing industry, or the retail sector.

Additional Information:

The Business Process Outsourcing market comprises revenues, revenue change, average spend per employee, and the market shares of the different business sectors. Market values represent revenues that are generated by primary vendors either directly or through distribution channels at the manufacturer price level (excluding VAT). Reported market revenues include spending by enterprises (B2B) and governments (B2G). Detailed definitions of each market can be found on the respective page where the market data is displayed. Key players in the market include Accenture, Cognizant, Wipro, and IBM.

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Back office process outsourcing, such as Genpact, Concentrix, HCL Technologies, Sutherland Global Services, EXL Services, Remote Coworker, and TechSpeed
Front office process outsourcing, such as IBM Global Services, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Sitel Group, Teleperformance, and Qualfon

Application outsourcing, such as ScienceSoft, Arcanys, and SumatoSoft
Administration outsourcing, such as Conduent, Genpact, and ADP (Automatic Data Processing)
Infrastructure outsourcing, such as IBM Global Technology Services, Wipro Infrastructure Engineering, and Cognizant Infrastructure Services

The demand for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services in South Africa has been on a steady rise in recent years.

Customer preferences: One of the primary reasons for the growth of the BPO market in South Africa is the country's highly skilled workforce. South Africa has a large pool of educated and skilled professionals who are proficient in English, which is the language of business in many countries. This has made the country an attractive destination for companies looking to outsource their business processes.

Trends in the market: Another trend in the BPO market in South Africa is the increasing demand for niche services such as legal process outsourcing, healthcare outsourcing, and finance and accounting outsourcing. Companies are now looking to outsource more complex and specialized processes to South Africa, which has the necessary expertise and infrastructure to handle such tasks.

Local special circumstances: South Africa's time zone is also a significant advantage for the BPO market. The country is in the same time zone as many European countries, making it easier for companies to communicate and collaborate with their outsourced teams. Additionally, the country's government has been supportive of the BPO industry, providing tax incentives and other benefits to companies that choose to outsource to South Africa.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: The growth of the BPO market in South Africa can also be attributed to the country's improving infrastructure, including its telecommunications and IT infrastructure. The government has invested heavily in improving the country's infrastructure, making it easier for companies to set up and run their operations in South Africa. Furthermore, the country's stable political environment and well-established legal system have also contributed to the growth of the BPO market.In conclusion, South Africa's highly skilled workforce, favorable time zone, supportive government, and improving infrastructure have all contributed to the growth of the BPO market in the country. As more companies look to outsource their business processes, South Africa is likely to remain an attractive destination for BPO services.

Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2G, B2B, and B2C enterprises. Figures are based on enterprises' technology spending on products, consulting, and outsourcing services.

Modeling approach / Market size:

Market sizes are determined through a combined top-down and bottom-up approach, building on a specific rationale for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use annual financial reports of key players in the industry, Statista's primary research and surveys, and IT associations. In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, internet users, and telecommunication. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, the exponential trend smoothing method is used based on the market data characteristics. The main drivers are the GDP and its sector composition, internet penetration, the level of digitization, and the attitude toward IT security.

Additional notes:

The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The market is updated twice a year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war is considered at a country-specific level.

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