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Rikatec
Redefining Fleet and Asset Management through IoT and innovation and other technologies.
Rikatec offers the CoT System (Centre of Truth), which is their single platform for monitoring, maintenance, compliance, leasing, fuel management and full lifecycle fleet and asset management.
- Role in the group
- Fleet and asset management
- Leadership
- Hanyani Makumbani
- Group
- RIHM Investment Group
About Rikatec
Rikatec is a fleet and asset management company built on its own technology systems. Its core value proposition is fleet and asset management systems, repairs and maintenance, monitoring and end-to-end software development to support underground operations. The solution runs on novel algorithms that hold a South African patent, delivered through the Centre of Truth (CoT) platform, which brings fleet and equipment monitoring, utilisation, health and compliance into one place.
- Monitoring
- Repairs and maintenance
- Compliance
- Leasing
- Fuel
Vehicle monitoring 
Repairs and maintenance 
Fleet in service
Centre of Truth
Five aspects of fleet management, one platform.
A centralised dashboard that serves as the single source of truth for operational data. Through the Centre of Truth and dedicated on-the-ground teams, Rikatec provides an end-to-end solution that redefines fleet management.
- 01
Vehicle monitoring
Real-time IoT devices, tracking and telematics for fleet visibility and driver insights. The CoT monitoring module is device and OEM agnostic.
- 02
Repairs and maintenance
Lifecycle support in specialised workshops with integrated management, qualified repair teams and technology. The in-house ticketing system gives a real-time view of every stage of servicing, maintenance or repair, and integrates into ERP systems for automated procurement that gets vehicles back on the road sooner.
- 03
Licensing and fines
Automated handling of licences and fines to keep the fleet compliant, with an agile approach to certificates of fitness and roadworthiness.
- 04
Leasing and procurement
Rikatec procures, leases, funds, manages, reports on and disposes of your fleet of vehicles so you can focus on your business.
- 05
Fuel management
Precision monitoring to eliminate waste and optimise consumption using IoT sensors, expenditure data and analytics.
Structure
A proven structure behind the platform.
CEO and Director
Rivoningo Mhlari
- Level 1 B-BBEE with youth ownership and management
- Leads vehicle information management systems and end-to-end software development
COO
Hanyani Makumbani
- Bridges strategy and execution across day-to-day operations
- Drives operational performance, accountability and resource utilisation
Infrastructure
- Onsite client presence
- Repairs and maintenance auto centres
- 24-hour roadside assistance
- Mobile repair and maintenance resources
Support
- In-house developed fleet management technology
- Dedicated account executives
- Dedicated operations and technical coordinators
- On-the-ground technical teams
Accreditation
Registered, approved and patented.
- RMA registered
- RSA patent registered
- ICASA approved
- PSIRA registered
National footprint
Fleets in service across three provinces.
Limpopo
- Polokwane Local Municipality
- Mopani District Municipality
- Greater Letaba Local Municipality
- Greater Tzaneen Municipality
- Maruleng Local Municipality
- Leeto La Polokwane integrated public transport system
Mpumalanga
- City of Mbombela
- Bushbuckridge Local Municipality
- Nkangala District Municipality
- Thembisile Hani Local Municipality
North West
- Implats (Impala Platinum Mine)