Report Code: SCSPR-81
Month: June 2025
Title: Qualification Accreditation Reporting – Strategic Partnerships
Issued by: SayPro Qualification Accreditation Strategic Partnerships Office
Framework: SayPro Strategic Partnerships Royalty from Support
Theme: Supporting Qualification Accreditation through Strategic Partnerships, Reporting, and Evaluation
1. Executive Summary
The June 2025 report highlights the activities, outcomes, and strategic engagements undertaken by the SayPro Qualification Accreditation Strategic Partnerships Office (QASPO). The office’s mandate is to facilitate, report, and evaluate partnership-driven approaches in support of SayPro’s qualification accreditation process across national and regional sectors. The report also outlines how support from SayPro Strategic Partnerships Royalty mechanisms contributed to structured implementation, compliance assurance, and value generation for learners and institutions.
2. Objectives for June 2025
- To strengthen strategic alliances with educational, corporate, and regulatory stakeholders.
- To facilitate structured qualification accreditation processes with transparency and accountability.
- To monitor and evaluate the progress of partner institutions pursuing accreditation via SayPro frameworks.
- To document and report outcomes and gaps in alignment with SayPro quality assurance protocols.
- To harness the SayPro Royalty from Support model for co-investment and joint value creation.
3. Key Activities and Deliverables
| Activity | Description | Outcome | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Accreditation Orientation Sessions | Conducted online & onsite workshops for 12 TVET and NPO partners | Over 330 administrators and lecturers trained on accreditation processes | Completed |
| 3.2 Partner Accreditation Audits | Supported internal pre-audits for 7 institutions preparing for QCTO/SAQA accreditation | 5 of 7 partners met 85% readiness level | Completed |
| 3.3 Policy Alignment Support | Assisted 4 partners to align curricula with QCTO and DHET standards | Drafts submitted to SayPro Academic Board for vetting | In Progress |
| 3.4 Reporting Templates Distributed | Rolled out SayPro Accreditation Report Templates to 30 partner organisations | Enabled unified reporting and data feedback | Completed |
| 3.5 Evaluation Rubric Deployment | Piloted the SayPro Strategic Accreditation Rubric with 8 partners | Enabled evaluation scoring for compliance and documentation | Completed |
4. Strategic Partnership Development
4.1 New Qualification Support Partnerships
- Entered into 5 new MOU agreements with TVET colleges and NPO training hubs.
- Focus areas: Health and Safety, Early Childhood Development, Business Administration, Digital Marketing, and Renewable Energy.
4.2 Corporate Partnership Engagement
- Engaged with 3 industry employers for workplace-based learning agreements aligned to SayPro-accredited qualifications.
- Supported dual accreditation pathways (employer-recognised + national qualification).
4.3 Accreditation Joint Funding Models
- Piloted the SayPro Royalty from Support model with 2 public-private partnerships.
- Co-funded assessor/moderator registration, learning materials development, and verification audits.
5. Reporting and Monitoring Systems
5.1 SayPro Accreditation Dashboard
- Updated the SayPro Reporting Dashboard to include:
- Partner Status Indicators (Compliant, In Progress, Deferred)
- Training Session Logs
- Evidence Submission Schedules
- Accreditation Portfolio Upload Tracker
5.2 Evaluation Matrix
- Launched the QASPO Evaluation Matrix:
- Measures institutional readiness on 15 indicators
- Scores used for intervention planning, coaching, and re-alignment
6. Outcomes and Impact
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Institutions Engaged | 30 |
| Accreditation Sessions Conducted | 14 |
| Draft Qualification Applications Finalised | 12 |
| Strategic MOUs Signed | 5 |
| Curriculum Alignment Requests Processed | 9 |
| Compliance Readiness (Avg. %) | 86% |
| Reporting Completeness | 91% |
| SayPro Royalty from Support Activated | R84,000 distributed to partner projects |
7. Challenges and Mitigation
| Challenge | Mitigation |
|---|---|
| Misalignment of partner internal policies with accreditation frameworks | Delivered policy re-alignment workshops and provided templates |
| Delayed document submission | Introduced early submission tracking with automated reminders |
| Financial barriers to audits | Activated SayPro Royalty Co-funding Scheme |
8. Next Steps for July 2025
- Finalise 8 pending qualification application submissions to QCTO and DHET.
- Expand the SayPro Strategic Accreditation Hub to 3 additional provinces.
- Train 50 partner staff on SayPro’s internal quality assurance system (IQAS).
- Launch Phase 2 of the Royalty from Support model focused on rural and community training hubs.
- Publish and distribute SayPro Accreditation Support Guidebook.
9. Conclusion
The SayPro Qualification Accreditation Strategic Partnerships Office has made significant progress in aligning institutions with national quality standards. Through structured reporting, strategic partnerships, and the innovative Royalty from Support model, SayPro continues to lead collaborative approaches to accreditation that benefit learners, educators, and the broader economic landscape.
Report Prepared By:
SayPro Qualification Accreditation Strategic Partnerships Office
Date: 30 June 2025
Submitted To: SayPro Strategic Partnerships Directorate