📌 Purpose:
The Infrastructure Gap Analysis Tool helps SayPro:
- Identify and visualize infrastructure shortfalls in TVET institutions.
- Prioritize investments based on urgency, strategic alignment, and development potential.
- Support funding proposals by providing clear, data-backed evidence of infrastructure needs.
- Guide the SayPro Strategic Infrastructure and Facilities Development Plan.
🧰 Tool Components
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Gap Categories | Key facility types analyzed: classrooms, workshops, labs, dormitories, water/sanitation, electricity, IT infrastructure, green facilities, accessibility |
| Current State Assessment | Records the current condition, functionality, and adequacy of each infrastructure element at individual TVET campuses |
| Target State Definition | Specifies the desired or benchmark condition based on SayPro’s infrastructure standards |
| Gap Score Calculation | Quantifies the difference between current and target states (e.g., 0 = met, 5 = critical gap) |
| Priority Index | Composite metric combining urgency, student impact, and cost-benefit for ranking gaps |
| Visualization Dashboard | Interactive charts (heatmaps, bar charts, radar graphs) showing: |
- Gap severity by campus
- Infrastructure category vs investment readiness
- Region-specific needs
📋 Key Fields in the Tool
| Field Name | Example |
|---|---|
| TVET College Name | Cape Midlands TVET College |
| Infrastructure Type | Electrical Engineering Lab |
| Current Condition | Poor – Outdated equipment, no ventilation |
| Target Condition | Modernized, fully equipped, compliant with national skills standards |
| Gap Severity Score | 4 (on a scale from 0–5) |
| Impact Level | High (affects 300 students annually) |
| Urgency | Critical (required for accreditation) |
| Estimated Cost | R4,000,000 |
| Partner Interest (Y/N) | Yes (potential donor identified) |
| Strategic Theme Linked | ST-0132 (Green Lab Upgrade Initiative) |
| Recommended Action | Develop concept note and prioritize in Q3 implementation |
📊 Sample Visualizations
- 🔴 Heatmap showing most underserved regions by infrastructure category
- 📊 Bar graph comparing gaps across all 9 provinces
- 📈 Trend line showing gap closure progress over time (quarterly updates)
- 🛠️ Action tracker dashboard with real-time status: Assessed / Concept Note Drafted / Partner Matched / Funded
🖥️ Deployment & Access
- Built using Excel, Google Sheets, or integrated into SayPro’s Strategic Partnership Portal.
- Data is collected from:
- On-site audits
- TVET self-assessments
- Feedback from engineering and education units
- Satellite and GIS-enabled data where available
🗂️ Output Use Cases
- Input into partnership concept notes and gap-based funding appeals
- Evidence for national or provincial TVET infrastructure policy planning
- Strategic alignment with GPT-generated themes and filtered priority lists
- Transparent reporting to donors, government, and corporate partners
✅ Benefits to SayPro
- Makes investment decisions data-driven and justifiable
- Enhances transparency and efficiency in resource allocation
- Supports cross-department collaboration through shared insights
- Increases partner confidence by demonstrating professionalism and precision
Would you like:
- A downloadable template version of the tool (Excel or Google Sheets)?
- Help creating a sample dashboard or mock-up with data?
- Integration suggestions for your Strategic Portal?
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