Bulungula Incubator
Bulungula Incubator runs a Round 4 community-based public employment programme in Elliotdale, with food and nutrition gardens, environmental greening, waste and recycling work, training, banking support and pathway activities. It works in Eastern Cape.
Listed in: Jobs for Nature
Footprint
- Bulungula Incubator sites, sized by count. Nearby sites group together until you zoom in
- Strategic water source area
- T80 (Mzimvubu–Tsitsikamma)25
- T90 (Mzimvubu–Tsitsikamma)10
Site locations are approximate, based on addresses.
Layers: DWS quaternary catchments (CSIR ArcGIS) · SANBI Strategic Water Source Areas 2017 · both queried 7 Oct 2026 · Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors, greyscale · Catchments without a local name show the DWS tertiary code and water management area
Catchment and water source area for each site come from a spatial join of its geocoded point with the national layers. Not checked on the ground.
Sources: Programme payroll records; DWS quaternary catchments; Strategic Water Source Areas (2017)
People employed
1,190
different people across 1 rounds · payroll-backed
Sources: Programme payroll records · Repeat participation table
637
worked at greening and environment sites, the work this fund pays for
Sources: Programme payroll records · Greening sites only
| All rounds | Participants | Women | Under 35 | With a disability | Positive exits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole programme | 1,190 | 71.7% | 51.7% | 0 | 9 |
| Greening sites only | 637 | 76% | 53.1% | 0 | 4 |
| Round | Participants | Women | Under 35 | Left for a job | Left to study | Permanent job or enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R4 | 1,104 | 71.8% | 50.1% | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Sources: Programme payroll records · Summary and exit reasons by round
Exit reasons as recorded on payroll. There is no follow-up of people after they leave. Positive exits: left for a job, further studies, or permanent employment or enterprise.
Evidence
Automated extract, not yet reviewed. These results were extracted automatically from Bulungula Incubator's reports and have not been checked line by line. Bulungula Incubator reports are cited by name and page only. They are not published or available for download. Every environmental result is partner-reported. Nothing is independently verified yet.
Other (52)
| Result | Value | Confidence | Source | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs Created, Round 4 | 584 jobs | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.5 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Trees planted, Round 4 | 0 trees | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.5 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Training sessions conducted, Round 4 | 50 sessions | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.5 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Nutrition outcomes tracked, Round 4 | 0 count | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.5 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Exit to employment or enterprise, Round 4 | 0 participants | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.5 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Waste to income streams created, Round 4 | 4 streams | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.5 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Greening & Environmental Education, Round 4 | 50% | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.5 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| November 2025 payroll processed for 526 participants, Round 4 | 526 participants | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1, Key Activities | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| November 2025 payroll processed across 21 sites, Round 4 | 21 sites | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1, Key Activities | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| November 2025 payroll achieving a 99.72% biometric verification rate, Round 4 | 99.72% | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1, Key Activities | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| December 2025 payroll processed for 558 participants, Round 4 | 558 participants | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1, Key Activities | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| December 2025 payroll processed across 24 sites, Round 4 | 24 sites | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1, Key Activities | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| December 2025 payroll with a 90.55% biometric verification rate, Round 4 | 90.55% | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1, Key Activities | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| 9 local school gardens, Round 4, Q1 | 9 gardens | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2, Thematic Area 1 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| 5 community Preschool gardens, Round 4, Q1 | 5 gardens | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2, Thematic Area 1 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| 5 community gardens – produce will be used to assist vulnerable community members to sell to local markets, Round 4, Q1 | 5 gardens | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2, Thematic Area 1 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| 1 Health facility garden – produce will be used to assist patients in need, Round 4, Q1 | 1 gardens | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2, Thematic Area 1 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Seedlings planted Nov-Dec 25 = 4000, Round 4 | 4,000 seedlings | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2, Thematic Area 1 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Sustainable Waste Management Training done to 30 Supervisors on 19-21 Nov 25, Round 4 | 30 supervisors | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2, Thematic Area 2 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Revival of food gardens in nine schools across four administrative areas, Round 4, Q1 | 4 administrative areas | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| participants recruited across three Traditional Councils: Jalamba, Imiganu, and Ngonyama, Round 4, Q1 | 3 councils | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Strengthened collaboration between three traditional leadership structures and local NPOs, Round 4, Q1 | 3 structures | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Jan 26 paid 847 participants achieving 79.8% biometric rate, Round 4 | 847 participants | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Jan 26 paid 847 participants achieving 79.8% biometric rate, Round 4 | 79.8% | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Feb 26 paid 937 participants achieving 89.84% biometric rate, Round 4 | 937 participants | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Feb 26 paid 937 participants achieving 89.84% biometric rate, Round 4 | 89.84% | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| March 26 paid 993 participants achieving 84.58% biometric rate, Round 4 | 993 participants | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| March 26 paid 993 participants achieving 84.58% biometric rate, Round 4 | 84.58% | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| 9 local school gardens- produce is used to assist in school nutrition for +- 2800 learners ranging from Grade R to Grade 12, Round 4, Q2 | 9 gardens | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| 5 community Preschool gardens - produce is used to assist in preschool nutrition for 146 children, Round 4, Q2 | 5 gardens | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| 5 community gardens – are producing healthy vegetables and are used to assist vulnerable community members to sell to local markets, Round 4, Q2 | 5 gardens | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| 1 Health facility garden – produce is used to assist patients in need identified by the facility, Round 4, Q2 | 1 gardens | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| At least 4 types of vegetables have been planted in each garden, Round 4, Q2 | 4 types | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Number of gardens maintained Jan to March 26 =20, Round 4 | 20 gardens | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Total Mass collected from Jan to March 26 = 14.6 tons, Round 4 | 14.6 tons | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Total Recycled Waste bailed and sent to Elliotdale Buy Back Centre = 2986 kg. Bailing is done on site, Round 4, Q2 | 2,986 kg | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| K4 = 200kg, Round 4, Q2 | 200 kg | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| PP = 70kg, Round 4, Q2 | 70 kg | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| PET Clear = 2400kg, Round 4, Q2 | 2,400 kg | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| PET Green = 80kg, Round 4, Q2 | 80 kg | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| PET Brown = 90kg, Round 4, Q2 | 90 kg | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| HDPE = 1kg, Round 4, Q2 | 1 kg | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| LDPE Mix = 90kg, Round 4, Q2 | 90 kg | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| LBP = 25kg, Round 4, Q2 | 25 kg | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Tins = 30kg, Round 4, Q2 | 30 kg | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| 5.95 Ha Alien Invasive Species Cleared from January to March 2026, Round 4 | 5.95 ha | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.3 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Jobs Created, Round 4 | 1,000 jobs | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.6, table 1 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Trees planted, Round 4 | 127 trees | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.6, table 1 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Training sessions conducted, Round 4 | 50 sessions | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.6, table 1 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Exit to employment or enterprise, Round 4 | 0 participants | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.6, table 1 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Waste to income streams created, Round 4 | 10 streams | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.6, table 1 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
| Greening & Environmental Education, Round 4 | 90% | Partner-reported | Sources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.6, table 1 | Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals. |
Jobs Created, Round 4
584 jobsPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.5
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Trees planted, Round 4
0 treesPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.5
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Training sessions conducted, Round 4
50 sessionsPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.5
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Nutrition outcomes tracked, Round 4
0 countPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.5
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Exit to employment or enterprise, Round 4
0 participantsPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.5
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Waste to income streams created, Round 4
4 streamsPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.5
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Greening & Environmental Education, Round 4
50%Partner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.5
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
November 2025 payroll processed for 526 participants, Round 4
526 participantsPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1, Key Activities
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
November 2025 payroll processed across 21 sites, Round 4
21 sitesPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1, Key Activities
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
November 2025 payroll achieving a 99.72% biometric verification rate, Round 4
99.72%Partner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1, Key Activities
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
December 2025 payroll processed for 558 participants, Round 4
558 participantsPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1, Key Activities
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
December 2025 payroll processed across 24 sites, Round 4
24 sitesPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1, Key Activities
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
December 2025 payroll with a 90.55% biometric verification rate, Round 4
90.55%Partner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1, Key Activities
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
9 local school gardens, Round 4, Q1
9 gardensPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2, Thematic Area 1
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
5 community Preschool gardens, Round 4, Q1
5 gardensPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2, Thematic Area 1
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
5 community gardens – produce will be used to assist vulnerable community members to sell to local markets, Round 4, Q1
5 gardensPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2, Thematic Area 1
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
1 Health facility garden – produce will be used to assist patients in need, Round 4, Q1
1 gardensPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2, Thematic Area 1
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Seedlings planted Nov-Dec 25 = 4000, Round 4
4,000 seedlingsPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2, Thematic Area 1
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Sustainable Waste Management Training done to 30 Supervisors on 19-21 Nov 25, Round 4
30 supervisorsPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2, Thematic Area 2
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Revival of food gardens in nine schools across four administrative areas, Round 4, Q1
4 administrative areasPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
participants recruited across three Traditional Councils: Jalamba, Imiganu, and Ngonyama, Round 4, Q1
3 councilsPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Strengthened collaboration between three traditional leadership structures and local NPOs, Round 4, Q1
3 structuresPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Jan 26 paid 847 participants achieving 79.8% biometric rate, Round 4
847 participantsPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Jan 26 paid 847 participants achieving 79.8% biometric rate, Round 4
79.8%Partner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Feb 26 paid 937 participants achieving 89.84% biometric rate, Round 4
937 participantsPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Feb 26 paid 937 participants achieving 89.84% biometric rate, Round 4
89.84%Partner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
March 26 paid 993 participants achieving 84.58% biometric rate, Round 4
993 participantsPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
March 26 paid 993 participants achieving 84.58% biometric rate, Round 4
84.58%Partner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
9 local school gardens- produce is used to assist in school nutrition for +- 2800 learners ranging from Grade R to Grade 12, Round 4, Q2
9 gardensPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
5 community Preschool gardens - produce is used to assist in preschool nutrition for 146 children, Round 4, Q2
5 gardensPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
5 community gardens – are producing healthy vegetables and are used to assist vulnerable community members to sell to local markets, Round 4, Q2
5 gardensPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
1 Health facility garden – produce is used to assist patients in need identified by the facility, Round 4, Q2
1 gardensPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
At least 4 types of vegetables have been planted in each garden, Round 4, Q2
4 typesPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Number of gardens maintained Jan to March 26 =20, Round 4
20 gardensPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Total Mass collected from Jan to March 26 = 14.6 tons, Round 4
14.6 tonsPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Total Recycled Waste bailed and sent to Elliotdale Buy Back Centre = 2986 kg. Bailing is done on site, Round 4, Q2
2,986 kgPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
K4 = 200kg, Round 4, Q2
200 kgPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
PP = 70kg, Round 4, Q2
70 kgPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
PET Clear = 2400kg, Round 4, Q2
2,400 kgPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
PET Green = 80kg, Round 4, Q2
80 kgPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
PET Brown = 90kg, Round 4, Q2
90 kgPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
HDPE = 1kg, Round 4, Q2
1 kgPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
LDPE Mix = 90kg, Round 4, Q2
90 kgPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
LBP = 25kg, Round 4, Q2
25 kgPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Tins = 30kg, Round 4, Q2
30 kgPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
5.95 Ha Alien Invasive Species Cleared from January to March 2026, Round 4
5.95 haPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.3
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Jobs Created, Round 4
1,000 jobsPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.6, table 1
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Trees planted, Round 4
127 treesPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.6, table 1
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Training sessions conducted, Round 4
50 sessionsPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.6, table 1
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Exit to employment or enterprise, Round 4
0 participantsPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.6, table 1
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Waste to income streams created, Round 4
10 streamsPartner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.6, table 1
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Greening & Environmental Education, Round 4
90%Partner-reportedSources: Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.6, table 1
Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.
Labels used: Partner-reported Payroll-confirmed Independently verified (none yet)
Finance-readiness checklist
Baselines
Not assessedNot yet reviewed.
Work locations
Partial35 sites from geocoded addresses; 16 are greening and environment sites. No GPS or work polygons.
Costs
Not assessedNot yet reviewed.
Land rights
Not assessedNot yet reviewed.
Permits
Not assessedNot yet reviewed.
Monitoring
Not assessedNot yet reviewed.
Evidence of water benefit
MissingNo measured or modelled water benefit.
Employment after exit (3 and 6 months)
MissingPayroll records exit reasons only. No follow-up after people leave.
Independent verification
MissingEnvironmental results are self-reported. People numbers come from payroll.
Buyer or payer interest
Not assessedNot yet reviewed.
Contracted revenue
Not assessedNot yet reviewed.
What Bulungula Incubator says about its programme
Outcomes Bulungula Incubator aims for or reports (5)
restoring dignity, hope, and income in highly marginalised communities
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Short-term employment stipends enable young participants to afford essentials to begin higher education.
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Basic training and structured work exposure enhance participant employability.
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Youth transition into entrepreneurship or further employment via agriculture/environmental sector exposure. (beneficiary group: youth)
Intended outcome · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Identified potential entrepreneurs will be supported via training and mentorship to establish their own businesses.
Intended outcome · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Lessons Bulungula Incubator reports (1)
Harvests of nutritious vegetables in most schools and community gardens
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Barriers Bulungula Incubator reports (14)
Approximately 90% of participants lacked bank accounts, particularly unemployed men, resulting in delays and additional administrative support requirements.
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
High transport costs, with a full day's stipend often consumed by travel to the nearest town (approximately 50 km) for banking and administrative services.
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Limited capacity of schools to maintain sustainable gardens beyond programme support.
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Community members migrating to fruit farms in Western Cape for seasonal work in Jan | Rating: High | Impact: Reduction in the number of participants
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Distance to nearest town to access banking institutions (50km) | Rating: Medium to High | Impact on Payroll
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
[the payroll system] Systems instability in Jan & Mid Feb 26
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Migration of workers to fruit farms in Jan & Feb 26
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Youth employed from beginning of programme in Nov 25 leaving for higher institutions of learning
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Drought in Jan 26 and later followed by heavy rains which had a negative impact on gardens
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Pests damaging the gardens
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Discussions underway with recycling company on cost effective was to take non-recyclable waste to landfill site in Elliotdale = 50km distance
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
1x staff resignation from Nosintu Gwebindlala Foundation admin - job offer in Knysna
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
[Rating: High] Community members migrating to fruit farms in Western Cape for seasonal work in Jan & May
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Deaths & Funerals (community) - Change in working weekly roster
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
How Bulungula Incubator adapted (4)
Waiting list to fill up the spaces
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Advised participants to use Easipay. This is a community bank that target rural communities earning less than R 3000.00. Partnership formed and they do site visits
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Using waiting lists from different administrative areas to fill up spaces
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Review in weekly roster. Cultural Practice - when its a day to dig a grave or funeral day - no work should be done that includes working with the soil. Contact with Traditional Leaders to advise of such dates
Intended outcome · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Recommendations from Bulungula Incubator (6)
Maintain the contractual agreement of 1000 participants
Intended outcome · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Identify participants who have already started their small businesses by capacitating them further on basic entrepreneurial skills
Intended outcome · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Ongoing capacitation of Supervisors and Admin Staff on Fundamentals of Monitoring & Evaluation- to strengthen data verification focusing on accuracy, consistency and integrity to ensure reliable reporting from site level
Intended outcome · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Continue to strengthen sustainability measures for school gardens and community initiatives.
Intended outcome · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Ongoing collaboration with traditional leadership and local partners to deepen social and economic impact.
Intended outcome · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Strengthen relationships formed with relevant stakeholders including Eyethu Fresh Produce Market in Mthatha, Department of Agriculture, Enviro Manpro Waste Recycling
Intended outcome · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Sustainability, as Bulungula Incubator reports it (1)
capacity constraint noted for post-programme garden maintenance
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
What helped Bulungula Incubator (1)
No challenges on all stakeholders
Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4
Sources
- Programme payroll records · Export dated 28 Sep 2026. Totals only; no personal data shown.
- DWS quaternary catchments · Via CSIR ArcGIS service, queried 7 Oct 2026
- Strategic Water Source Areas (2017) · SANBI BGIS, queried 7 Oct 2026
- Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · Partner report. Cited by name and page only.
- Bulungula Incubator quarterly report, Round 4 · Partner report. Cited by name and page only.
Partner reports are cited by name and page only, never linked publicly.