GEMIS TECH ACADEMY
About Gemis Technical Academy
Built by Practitioners. Focused on Practical Skills
We help leaders and teams use AI with confidence in their daily work. Our training is in-person, instructor-led, practical, and highly interactive — focused on real results, not theory.
Who Are We
GEMIS Technical Academy is part of GEM Information Systems, a software development and consulting company operating since 2014. Over the last decade, we have helped organizations across Southern Africa build and adopt technology systems that improve operations, decision-making, and service delivery
Our Story
Founded with a vision to bridge the gap between technology and human leadership, Gemis Tech Academy emerged to equip South African professional
Mission
To empower professionals, educators, and leaders to confidently use AI tools to make smarter, faster, and more ethical decisions.
Vision
To see every African organization and school system thrive in the digital economy — equipped with AI literacy and leadership skills.
Why This Matters Now
AI gives people a competitive edge, but only if they know how to use it effectively.
We equip participants to:
- Work smarter, not harder
- Communicate with clarity and authority
- Produce professional outputs in minutes
- Produce professional outputs in minutes
- Make better strategic decisions
- Stay relevant and confident in a changing environment
Leadership Built on Technology, Research & National Training Expertise
GEMIS Technical Academy is led by two founders combining enterprise software engineering, nationally recognised qualification delivery, and large-scale training implementation.
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Leon Small
Founder & Training Director
Leon brings over 35 years of experience in enterprise systems development, national qualification implementation, and large-scale training programme delivery. His background ensures GEMIS programmes are structured, compliant, and outcomes-driven.
- Developed enterprise systems for the City of Cape Town, BMW South Africa, and the Independent Development Trust
- Managed R45 million in training projects as ETQA Manager
- Oversaw 4,500+ SAQA-recognised learner certifications across all nine provinces
Our Training Philosophy
We believe learning is most powerful when it is: Our focus is not on teaching “what AI is,” but how to use it to think, communicate, and lead better.
- Hands-on Training
- Instructor-led
- Outcome-focused
- Contextual