Purpose:
To identify, document, and visualize current infrastructure gaps across TVET colleges. This tool supports data-driven decision-making for prioritizing facility improvements and aligning strategic partnerships.
Key Features:
- Systematic collection of infrastructure data per college/facility.
- Categorization of gaps by type (e.g., buildings, equipment, utilities, ICT).
- Assessment of urgency and impact on training quality.
- Visual dashboards (charts, heat maps) to highlight priority areas.
- Supports input from multiple stakeholders including engineering, finance, and education units.
Template Structure:
| College/Facility Name | Infrastructure Component | Current Condition | Gap Description | Urgency Level | Estimated Cost (ZAR/USD) | Potential Funding Source | Notes / Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durban TVET College | Classroom Buildings | Poor | Classrooms overcrowded, need expansion | High | 3,500,000 | Government grant, Private donors | Plans to start construction Q3 2025 |
| Cape Town TVET College | Workshop Equipment | Outdated | Welding machines obsolete | Medium | 1,200,000 | Corporate partnership | Maintenance contracts required |
| Johannesburg TVET College | ICT Infrastructure | Fair | Insufficient bandwidth & outdated hardware | High | 900,000 | Telco CSR initiative | Upgrade planned next fiscal year |
| East London TVET College | Renewable Energy Systems | None | No solar panels installed | Medium | 2,000,000 | Green energy fund | Feasibility study in progress |
| Pretoria TVET College | Student Accommodation | Inadequate | Insufficient dormitories for students | High | 5,000,000 | Government housing program | Expansion proposal under review |
Column Descriptions:
- College/Facility Name: Name of the TVET institution or specific facility.
- Infrastructure Component: Specific part of infrastructure (e.g., classrooms, labs, dorms).
- Current Condition: Qualitative status (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, None).
- Gap Description: Details on what is lacking or needs improvement.
- Urgency Level: Priority rating (High, Medium, Low) based on impact and safety.
- Estimated Cost: Rough cost estimate for addressing the gap.
- Potential Funding Source: Possible donors, government programs, or partners.
- Notes / Comments: Additional remarks or updates.
Usage Instructions:
- Conduct assessments through site visits and stakeholder consultations.
- Update data regularly to reflect changes and progress.
- Use visual dashboards for presentations to donors and strategic partners.
- Integrate findings with SayPro Strategic Partnership themes and proposal development.
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