BOSASA's history can be traced back to 1981, when an idea was sparked to create a Full Facilities Management company to service the national demand for industry growth. The dream was to bridge the gaps that existed in knowledge management and strategy through a multidisciplinary approach. Ten years later BOSASA was born when a team was created that could successfully improve on the available technology and platforms offered to various industries. Since then, the company has grown from strength to strength.

The leaders of BOSASA Gavin Watson, Joe Gumede, Thandi Makoko, Ishmael Mncwaba, Papa Leshabane, Jackie Leyds, Munirah Oliveria, Andries van Tonder, and Angelo Agrizzi, have always firmly believed in nurturing local talent in South Africa. Another key part of their ethos is upliftment. This is why there is a strong focus on black empotheyrment within the company; BOSASA has attained a Level 2 BEE status. When international and local law changed to give a greater focus on the equality of women, the company also took this very seriously. At BOSASA, they strive to assist with empotheyring women in the workplace.