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Duzi-uMngeni Conservation Trust (DUCT)

A Pietermaritzburg trust that runs the EnviroChamps and Learn-Work-Earn programme with 11 to 13 community partner organisations a round. Teams clear alien plants, report sewer and water faults, test river health, protect springs, run recycling and food gardens.

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal · EnviroChamps / Learn-Work-Earn

Listed in: Jobs for Nature

Footprint

196 work sites in 7 catchments across KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape. 171 are greening and environment sites, which count for the fund. 138 sites fall inside a strategic water source area.
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  • DUCT sites, sized by count. Nearby sites group together until you zoom in
  • Strategic water source area
  • uMngeni (U20)152
  • uMlazi (U60)15
  • Kinira (T33)13
  • Mdloti / Tongati (U30)6
  • Mzimvubu (upper) (T31)5
  • uMkhomazi (U10)3
  • Mooi (V20)2

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

Sources: Programme payroll records; DWS quaternary catchments; Strategic Water Source Areas (2017)

Delivery by round

Selected results as reported by DUCT. All are partner-reported: none are independently verified.
Selected DUCT results by round
ResultRound 2Round 3Round 4, Q1Round 4, Q2
Alien plants cleared (ha)181.3284.320.660.7
Sewer faults reported447163060
Freshwater leaks reported1,286385058
River health tests7227412471
Illegal dumpsites cleared3333192964
Waste recycled or diverted from landfill (kg)513,2781,071,401.646,920142,969
Community food gardens351523176
Seedlings planted18,78024,9171,180127,015

Round 2: DUCT close-out report, Round 2 · Round 3: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · Round 4, Q1: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · Round 4, Q2: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · pages in the evidence table below

Round 4 Q2 figures may be inception-to-date. Do not add them to Q1 until DUCT confirms. Round 2 freshwater leaks come from the report's target table.

People employed

Counted from payroll records. Totals only. No personal data.

2,578

different people across 3 rounds · payroll-backed

Sources: Programme payroll records · Repeat participation table

647

worked in two rounds, and 139 in all three

Sources: Programme payroll records · Repeat participation table

2,240

worked at greening and environment sites, the work this fund pays for

Sources: Programme payroll records · Greening sites only

Whole programme and greening sites only
All roundsParticipantsWomenUnder 35With a disabilityPositive exits
Whole programme2,57859%80.2%17100
Greening sites only2,24059%80.8%1374
Participants by round
RoundParticipantsWomenUnder 35Left for a jobLeft to studyPermanent job or enterprise
R21,20961.3%79.6%924
R31,10457.2%75.4%287
R41,11861.9%79.4%5183

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. R2 (Aug 2023 - Jun 2024); R3 (Jul 2024 - May 2025); R4 (Oct 2025 - , Q1-Q2 reported). Positive exits: left for a job, further studies, or permanent employment or enterprise.

People by activity and catchment
  • DUCT Greening and environment indicator for contract 4 · Kinira (Mzimvubu system)84
  • DUCT Food Security and nutrition indicator for contract 4 · Kinira (Mzimvubu system)5
  • Clearing of solid waste and dumping · Mdloti / Tongati coastal16
  • Clearing trails, cutting roads or paths · Mdloti / Tongati coastal4
  • Clear Alien Invasive Plants · Mooi (uThukela system)13
  • Recycling initiatives, collection of waste and recycling · Mooi (uThukela system)9
  • DUCT Greening and environment indicator for contract 4 · Mzimvubu (upper)34
  • Number of water quality tests conducted · uMkhomazi (Mkomazi)30
  • Clear Alien Invasive Plants · uMkhomazi (Mkomazi)28
  • DUCT Greening and environment indicator for contract 4 · uMkhomazi (Mkomazi)14
  • DUCT Greening and environment indicator for contract 4 · uMlazi111
  • Packaging waste collection and processing · uMlazi58
  • Clearing of solid waste and dumping · uMlazi39
  • Recycling initiatives, collection of waste and recycling · uMlazi31
  • DUCT Food Security and nutrition indicator for contract 4 · uMlazi27
  • Clear Alien Invasive Plants · uMlazi8
  • Recycling initiatives, collection of waste and recycling · uMngeni (Mgeni)903
  • DUCT Greening and environment indicator for contract 4 · uMngeni (Mgeni)490
  • Clear Alien Invasive Plants · uMngeni (Mgeni)332
  • Community gardens established and maintained · uMngeni (Mgeni)204
  • DUCT Food Security and nutrition indicator for contract 4 · uMngeni (Mgeni)125
  • Number of water quality tests conducted · uMngeni (Mgeni)119
  • Clearing of solid waste and dumping · uMngeni (Mgeni)91
  • Bush clearing along dam walls · uMngeni (Mgeni)67
  • Clearing trails, cutting roads or paths · uMngeni (Mgeni)16
  • Food gardens establishment and maintenance · uMngeni (Mgeni)13

Sources: Programme payroll records · Participants by catchment and activity

Catchment from geocoded site addresses, not field GPS.

Evidence

All 208 results cleared for the demo, grouped by category. Each shows its confidence label, source, page and caveat.

DUCT reports are cited by name and page only. They are not published or available for download. Every DUCT environmental result is partner-reported. Nothing is independently verified yet.

Land restoration (ha) (10)

  • Hectares of vegetation and solid waste cleared for sewer line access, Round 2

    72 haPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.29, Section Five

    Caveat: Report gives 64 ha on p.11 and 72 ha on pp.24 and 29.

  • Hectares of Invasive alien plant clearing, Round 2

    181.3 haPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.29, Section Five

    Caveat: DUCT states the Field Survey app was not capturing data in Round 2; hectares self-reported.

  • Hectares of Invasive alien plant clearing, Round 3

    284.3 haPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.36

  • Alien invasive clearing, Round 4, Q2

    60.7 haPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.37

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Hectares under Rehabilitation and Restoration (indigenous vegetation & erosion control), Round 4, Q2

    21.75 haPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.38

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Rangeland under signed conservation / grazing agreements (ha), Matatiele, Round 4, Q2

    12,567 haPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.38

    Caveat: Area under agreement, not land restored (DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 p.38). Outside uMngeni / uMkhomazi.

  • Alien invasive clearing, Round 4, Q1

    20.6 haPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Hectares under Rehabilitation and Restoration (indigenous vegetation & erosion control), Round 4, Q1

    10 haPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Hectares of Urban Green spaces rehabilitated, Round 4, Q1

    3 haPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Rangeland under signed conservation / grazing agreements (ha), Matatiele, Round 4, Q1

    1.2 haPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

    Caveat: Area under agreement, not land restored (DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 p.38). Outside uMngeni / uMkhomazi.

Greening and food gardens (22)

  • Km of trail maintained (Build up to 15 km, then maintain), Round 2

    127.75 kmPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.29, Section Five

  • Number of community-based food gardens established and maintained, Round 2

    35 gardensPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.30, Section Five

  • Number of seedlings planted, Round 2

    18,780 seedlingsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.30, Section Five

  • Number of trees planted, Round 2

    457 treesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.14

  • Number of rivers, streets and parks cleared, Round 2

    311 sitesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.16

  • Km of trail maintained (Build up to 15 km, then maintain), Round 3

    101.7 kmPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.36

  • Number of community-based food gardens established and maintained, Round 3

    152 gardensPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.37

  • Number of seedlings planted, Round 3

    24,917 seedlingsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.37

  • Planting of Indigenous trees, Round 3

    144 treesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.38

  • Km Trail building, Round 4, Q2

    0 kmPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.37

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Km Trail maintenance, Round 4, Q2

    30.1 kmPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.37

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Number of trees planted, Round 4, Q2

    147 treesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.38

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Hectares of Urban Green spaces re- habilitated, Round 4, Q2

    10.82 haPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.38

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Establishing private market gardens, Round 4, Q2

    4 gardensPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.38

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Number of Community-based Food Gardens Established and main- tained, Round 4, Q2

    76 gardensPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.38

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Number of Seedlings Planted, Round 4, Q2

    127,015 seedlingsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.38

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms. Q2 includes a large donated batch (KZN Agriculture and Rural Development).

  • Km Trail building, Round 4, Q1

    5 kmPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Km Trail maintenance, Round 4, Q1

    30.5 kmPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Number of trees planted, Round 4, Q1

    106 treesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Establishing private market gardens, Round 4, Q1

    3 gardensPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Number of Community-based Food Gardens Established and maintained, Round 4, Q1

    31 gardensPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Number of Seedlings Planted, Round 4, Q1

    1,180 seedlingsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

    Caveat: Q2 includes a large donated batch (KZN Agriculture and Rural Development).

Water and river monitoring (23)

  • Sewer line patrolled (km; the same ~50 km route walked monthly, summed), Round 2

    1,341.75 kmPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.29, Section Five

    Caveat: Cumulative patrol distance, not unique network length.

  • Number of sewer leaks, surcharges and manhole blockages reported, Round 2

    447 reportsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.29, Section Five

  • No. of biomonitoring tests undertaken, Round 2

    722 testsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.30, Section Five

  • Sewer line patrolled (km; the same ~50 km route walked monthly, summed), Round 3

    1,044.7 kmPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.36

    Caveat: Cumulative patrol distance, not unique network length.

  • Number of sewer leaks, surcharges and manhole blockages reported, Round 3

    163 instancesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.36

  • Number of sewer leaks, surcharges and manhole blockages resolved (This is 100% out of our control as we cannot touch municipal infrastructure. Hopefully the municipality would fix more than 2 a month, but there are months they do 0.), Round 3

    76 instancesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.37

  • Number of Fresh water leaks identified and reported, Round 3

    385 leaksPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.37

  • Number of domestic freshwater leaks resolved, Round 3

    82 leaksPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.37

  • No. of biomonitoring tests undertaken, Round 3

    741 testsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.37

  • No of spring sources protected and managed, Round 3

    6 spring sourcesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.38

  • Water Monitoring Tests conducted, Round 4, Q2

    471 testsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.38

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Number of Spring sources mapped and recorded, Round 4, Q2

    2 spring sourcesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.38

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Number of Spring sources moni- tored, Round 4, Q2

    39 spring sourcesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.38

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Number of sewer leaks, surcharges and manhole blockages reported, Round 4, Q2

    60 reportsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.38

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Number of Fresh water leaks identi- fied and reported, Round 4, Q2

    58 reportsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.38

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Water Monitoring Tests conducted, Round 4, Q1

    2 testsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Number of Spring sources mapped and recorded, Round 4, Q1

    0 spring sourcesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Number of Spring sources monitored, Round 4, Q1

    9 spring sourcesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Number of sewer leaks, surcharges and manhole blockages reported, Round 4, Q1

    0 reportsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Number of Fresh water leaks identified and reported, Round 4, Q1

    0 reportsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Freshwater leaks reported, Round 2

    1,286 leaksPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.30, Section Five

    Caveat: Missing from the programme final results; taken from target table (sef_v2_sip_target_performance).

  • Freshwater leaks resolved, Round 2

    120 leaksPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.30, Section Five

    Caveat: Missing from the programme final results.

  • Sewer faults resolved by the municipality, Round 2

    62 faultsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.29, Section Five

    Caveat: Missing from the programme final results. Repairs are done by the municipality.

Waste and cleaning (20)

  • Number of illegal dumpsites identified and reported, Round 2

    1,166 dumpsitesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.30, Section Five

  • Number of illegal dumpsites cleared, Round 2

    333 dumpsitesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.30, Section Five

  • Number of illegal dumpsites rehabilitated / repurposed, Round 2

    132 dumpsitesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.30, Section Five

  • Kgs of waste recycled / diverted from landfill, Round 2

    513,278 kgPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.30, Section Five

  • Number of recycling initiatives established or maintained, Round 2

    202 initiativesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.16

  • Number of illegal dumpsites identified and reported, Round 3

    632 dumpsitesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.37

  • Number of illegal dumpsites cleared, Round 3

    319 dumpsitesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.37

  • Number of illegal dumpsites rehabilitated / repurposed, Round 3

    76 dumpsitesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.37

  • No. of bags of waste cleared from the environment, Round 3

    1,234,921.5 bagsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.37

  • Kgs of waste recycled / diverted from landfill, Round 3

    1,071,401.6 kgPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.37

    Caveat: Corrected: the programme database value 1,928,522.88 is the rand value (1,071,401.6 kg x R1.80). DUCT close-out report, Round 3 value table.

  • Number of new illegal dumpsites cleared, Round 4, Q2

    64 dumpsitesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.37

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Number of illegal dumpsites rehabil- itated/repurposed and maintained, Round 4, Q2

    52 dumpsitesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.37

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Number of Bags of Waste Cleared from the Environment, Round 4, Q2

    73,344 bagsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.38

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Kgs of Waste Recycled /Diverted from Landfill, Round 4, Q2

    142,969 kgPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.38

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Kgs Green Waste Composting, Round 4, Q2

    18,390 kgPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.38

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Number of new illegal dumpsites cleared, Round 4, Q1

    29 dumpsitesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Number of illegal dumpsites rehabilitated/repurposed and maintained, Round 4, Q1

    26 dumpsitesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Number of Bags of Waste Cleared from the Environment, Round 4, Q1

    24,159 bagsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Kgs of Waste Recycled /Diverted from Landfil, Round 4, Q1

    46,920 kgPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Kgs Green Waste Composting, Round 4, Q1

    6,460 kgPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

People: employment, training, pathways (109)

  • Local Enviro-Champs / Citizen Scientists recruited and empowered, Round 2

    1,000 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.2

  • EnviroChamps enrolment ([the payroll system]) since inception, Round 2

    934 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.6

  • NMDP From 15 to 106 participants, Round 3

    106 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.11

  • stipends for 107 participants, Round 3

    107 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.11

  • 10 students gaining hands-on experience, Round 3

    10 studentsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.15

  • employment and accredited agricultural training for 150 individuals, Round 3

    150 individualsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.15

  • % of participants who have moved onto better roles as a result of [the programme]. Better = higher paying / longer-term work, Round 3

    27%Partner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.27

  • % of participants who have taken up studies as a result of [the programme], Round 3

    36%Partner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.27

  • % of participants who have started or been able to sustain enterprise as a result of [the programme], Round 3

    26.3%Partner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.27

  • Disciplinary actions accounted for 10% of exits, Round 3

    10%Partner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.27

  • left to start a micro-enterprise, Round 3

    1%Partner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.27

  • participants have started their own business/side hustle, Round 3

    35%Partner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.28

  • businesses still operational, Round 3

    57%Partner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.28

  • 78 participants who have made it to course completion (of the 4 total modules), Round 3

    78 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.29

  • 7 were selected for the simulation week (3-day business bootcamp), Round 3

    7 candidatesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.29

  • participants gave positive feedback, Round 3

    77%Partner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.29

  • remaining answered that there was no effect on their lives, Round 3

    23%Partner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.29

  • Financial literacy, Round 3

    323 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.38

  • Waste Management, Round 3

    358 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.38

  • Digital Literacy, Round 3

    768 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.38

  • Water Biomonitoring, Round 3

    364 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.38

  • Food gardens/Agroecology, Round 3

    478 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • Brush Cutter Accredited, Round 3

    11 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • First Aid Accredited, Round 3

    44 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • Work Readiness, Round 3

    875 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • How to Run a BuyBack Centre, Round 3

    5 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • Creative Art Upcycling, Round 3

    33 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • eWaste, Round 3

    16 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • Granulator, Round 3

    2 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • Brush Cutter, Round 3

    46 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • Chain Saw, Round 3

    6 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • Conservation / Environ, Round 3

    24 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • Alien Plant Management, Round 3

    42 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • Herbicide Application, Round 3

    49 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • Tree Planting, Round 3

    8 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • Fire Management, Round 3

    114 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • Forklift Training, Round 3

    223 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • Entrepreneurial / Business, Round 3

    87 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • EQ Training, Round 3

    8 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • Facilitator Training, Round 3

    31 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • Sewing Training, Round 3

    5 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • GL Facilitator, Round 3

    8 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • Mental Health, Round 3

    91 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • Leadership, Round 3

    14 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • Driver’s License Awarded, Round 3

    3 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • Poultry, Round 3

    5 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • Project Planning and Proposal Writing, Round 3

    7 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • RIASEC Assessments, Round 3

    293 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.39

  • Mixed Farming, Round 3

    119 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.40

  • Branding and Social Media Training, Round 3

    13 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.40

  • Photography and Storytelling, Round 3

    2 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.40

  • Teamwork (team building), Round 3

    21 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.40

  • Introduction to Research, Round 3

    2 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.40

  • The successful recruitment of 965 participants into the programme by 20 March 2026, Round 4, Q2

    965 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.2, Milestones Achieved

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • 4 contractual trainings exceeded, Round 4, Q2

    4 trainingsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.2, Milestones Achieved

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • January Participants Paid, Round 4, Q2

    896 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.10

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • February Participants Paid, Round 4, Q2

    911 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.10

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • March Participants Paid, Round 4, Q2

    925 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.10

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Digital literacy training (71 participants completed in March), facilitator training, and learner’s license programmes improved employability and work readiness, Round 4, Q2

    71 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.25

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Number of Community Participants trained in sustainable Agriculture, Round 4, Q2

    498 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.38

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Waste and the Circular Economy, Round 4, Q2

    76 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.39

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Water Resources Monitoring, Round 4, Q2

    88 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.39

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Food gardens/Agroecology, Round 4, Q2

    264 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.39

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Land Rehabilitation and Alien Invasive Plant Management, Round 4, Q2

    46 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.39

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Accredited Brush Cutter, Round 4, Q2

    7 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.39

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Accredited First Aid, Round 4, Q2

    45 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.40

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Entrepreneurship, Round 4, Q2

    142 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.40

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Financial Literacy, Round 4, Q2

    60 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.40

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Digital Literacy, Round 4, Q2

    112 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.40

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Work Readiness, Round 4, Q2

    18 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.40

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Personal (Self) Development, Round 4, Q2

    124 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.40

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Facilitation (unaccredited), Round 4, Q2

    10 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.40

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Community Advocacy, Round 4, Q2

    125 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.40

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • First Aid & Health, Safety, Environment (unaccredited), Round 4, Q2

    106 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.40

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Appliance Repairs, Round 4, Q2

    40 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.41

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Brush cutter (unaccredited), Round 4, Q2

    7 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.41

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Climate Change, Round 4, Q2

    104 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.41

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Introduction to Hospitality, Round 4, Q2

    1 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.41

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Poetry, Round 4, Q2

    3 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.41

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Sewing Basics, Round 4, Q2

    3 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.41

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • RIASEC Career Pathway Training, Round 4, Q2

    24 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.41

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Leadership Skills to Address Poverty, Round 4, Q2

    4 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.41

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Facilitation (accredited), Round 4, Q2

    8 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.41

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Learner’s Licence, Round 4, Q2

    9 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.41

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Wool Value Chain Opportunities, Round 4, Q2

    16 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.41

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Snake Awareness, Round 4, Q2

    9 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.41

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Health and Safety (accredited), Round 4, Q2

    7 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.41

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • The successful recruitment of 926 participant into the programme, Round 4, Q1

    926 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · p.3, Milestones Achieved

  • October Participants Paid, Round 4, Q1

    143 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · p.9

  • November Participants Paid, Round 4, Q1

    825 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · p.9

  • December Participants Paid, Round 4, Q1

    926 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · p.9

  • DUCT young hustlers joined Market day event, Round 4, Q1

    6 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · p.23, Earn feedback

  • Number of Community Participants trained in sustainable Agriculture, Round 4, Q1

    60 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Waste and the Circular Economy, Round 4, Q1

    0 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.29-30

  • Water Resources Monitoring, Round 4, Q1

    55 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.29-30

  • Food gardens/Agroecology, Round 4, Q1

    176 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.29-30

  • Land Rehabilitation and Alien Invasive Plant Management, Round 4, Q1

    137 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.29-30

  • Accredited Brush Cutter, Round 4, Q1

    0 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.29-30

  • Accredited First Aid, Round 4, Q1

    7 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.29-30

  • Entrepreneurship, Round 4, Q1

    96 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.29-30

  • Financial Literacy, Round 4, Q1

    13 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.29-30

  • Digital Literacy, Round 4, Q1

    88 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.29-30

  • Work Readiness, Round 4, Q1

    479 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.29-30

  • Personal (Self) Development, Round 4, Q1

    66 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.29-30

  • Facilitation (unaccredited), Round 4, Q1

    10 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.29-30

  • Community Advocacy, Round 4, Q1

    103 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.29-30

  • First Aid & Health, Safety, Environment (unaccredited), Round 4, Q1

    106 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.29-30

  • Appliance Repairs, Round 4, Q1

    40 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.29-30

  • Brush cutter (unaccredited), Round 4, Q1

    7 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.29-30

Other (24)

  • 10,994 interactions in 90 days, Round 3

    10,994 interactionsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.15

  • Pathways WhatsApp Catalogue currently offers 16 free online learning opportunities, Round 3

    16 opportunitiesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.17

  • No of sites registered, Round 3

    727 sitesPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.37

  • Ha under rehabilitation and restoration, Round 3

    39 haPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.38

  • Community Engagements, Round 3

    178 engagementsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · p.38

  • 5 mentor sessions for the Learning Support Buddies (LBs) have been hosted online between January and March 2026, Round 4, Q2

    5 sessionsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.17, Pathways - LEARN

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • INR market days successfully held, Round 4, Q2

    3 market daysPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.22

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • KPCA first Market Day and Open Day hosted, Round 4, Q2

    1 eventPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.23

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Km Fire protection measures, Round 4, Q2

    0 kmPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.37

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Community Engagement, Round 4, Q2

    394 engagementsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.38

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Number of community members reached with alternative Nappy Dis- posal, Round 4, Q2

    0 community membersPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.38

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Number of Village residents reached with interactive WASH awareness, Round 4, Q2

    163 residentsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.38

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • SMME startups, Round 4, Q2

    116 SMMEsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.38

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Number of large stock Auctions fa- cilitated, Round 4, Q2

    0 auctionsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.38

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Seasonal grazing plans developed with associations, Round 4, Q2

    35 grazing plansPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · p.39

    Caveat: Round 4 Q2: may be inception-to-date (Q2 targets are 3x Q1). Do not add to Q1 until DUCT confirms.

  • Partner Check-In Meetings, Round 4, Q1

    3 meetingsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · p.10, Partner Meetings

  • DUCT programme Meetings, Round 4, Q1

    10 meetingsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · p.10

  • Km Fire protection measures, Round 4, Q1

    0 kmPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Community Engagement, Round 4, Q1

    115 engagementsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Number of community members reached with alternative Nappy Disposal, Round 4, Q1

    24 community membersPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Number of Village residents reached with intercative WASH awareness, Round 4, Q1

    0 residentsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • SMME startups, Round 4, Q1

    17 SMMEsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Number of large stock Auctions facilitated, Round 4, Q1

    2 auctionsPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

  • Seasonal grazing plans developed with associations, Round 4, Q1

    7 plansPartner-reported

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · pp.28-29

Labels used: Partner-reported Payroll-confirmed Independently verified (none yet)

Finance-readiness checklist

What funders usually ask for, and where DUCT stands.

  • Baselines

    Partial

    A baseline report exists for each round. No site-level ecological baseline (river health, alien plant cover) before work started.

    Sources: DUCT baseline report, Round 2; DUCT baseline report, Round 3; DUCT baseline report, Round 4

  • Work locations

    Partial

    196 sites from geocoded addresses. No clearing polygons or GPS tracks for the teams.

    Sources: Programme payroll records; DWS quaternary catchments

  • Costs

    Partial

    The programme budget and spend are known. No cost per hectare or cost per activity outside wages.

  • Land rights

    Missing

    Landowner agreements or permissions for the clearing sites not supplied.

  • Permits

    Missing

    Not known whether herbicide use or river work needs permits at these sites.

  • Monitoring

    Partial

    Biomonitoring tests are counted but results and coordinates were not supplied. No follow-up clearing record.

    Sources: DUCT close-out report, Round 3

  • Evidence of water benefit

    Missing

    No measured or modelled change in water quality or flow at the payer's intakes.

  • Employment after exit (3 and 6 months)

    Missing

    Payroll records exit reasons only. No follow-up after people leave.

    Sources: Programme payroll records

  • Independent verification

    Missing

    All environmental results are self-reported. Payroll records back the people numbers.

  • Buyer or payer interest

    Partial

    Existing work with uMngeni-uThukela Water (Water Week; INR's uMkhomazi project). No commitment for DUCT.

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • Contracted revenue

    Missing

    No contracted income beyond its main employment programme. INR says it needs R400-500k of other funding per R1m of main programme wages.

    Sources: CCC comments matrix on the CSS diagnostic

Relationships

Existing relationships, not funding commitments.

  • Ran Water Week with uMngeni-uThukela Water.

    A relationship, not a commitment

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • Partner INR's uMkhomazi Restoration Project is funded by uMngeni-uThukela Water.

    A relationship, not a commitment

    Sources: DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • INR needs R400-500k of other funding per R1m of main programme wages.

    Sources: CCC comments matrix on the CSS diagnostic

What DUCT could share next

Data that would close gaps for funders.

What DUCT says about its programme

Statements from DUCT's own reports, labelled as intended or reported. Not verified.
Outcomes DUCT aims for or reports (42)

  • The programme aims for improved catchment health, engaged communities, cohesive partnerships and sustainable career paths.

    Intended outcome · Round 2 · DUCT close-out report, Round 2

  • Greener/safer areas, waste diverted from landfill, and a collaborative partner network.

    Intended outcome · Round 2 · DUCT close-out report, Round 2

  • Statistically significant increase in community food gardens (baseline vs endline).

    Reported by DUCT · Round 2 · DUCT close-out report, Round 2

  • No statistically significant change in belief that one could make money from environmental activities.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 2 · DUCT close-out report, Round 2

  • Statistically significant behaviour change in greening activities before vs after the programme.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 2 · DUCT close-out report, Round 2

  • Legacy rests on community development, environmental stewardship (behaviour change, buy-back centres) and economic empowerment.

    Intended outcome · Round 2 · DUCT close-out report, Round 2

  • Participants use learning and work experience to unlock income-earning opportunities.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1

  • Participants are selected for a skills development opportunity that includes work and self-sustaining income exploration.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1

  • The Learn-Work-Earn model supports skills development and pathways to self-sustaining income generation.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • Earn component is valued and supports entrepreneurial activity and income generation.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • Market Days achieved viability testing, real feedback and clearer progression signals.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • Participants experience restored dignity, hope and self-belief alongside programme outputs.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • Greener, safer & more sustainable areas that have been cleared, cleaned & restored for the common good.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 3 · DUCT close-out report, Round 3

  • Food security output claims linked to gardens, seedlings, seeds and beneficiaries.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 3 · DUCT close-out report, Round 3

  • Capacity-building and career-pathway claims for ECs.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 3 · DUCT close-out report, Round 3

  • Visible improvements in waste management, water quality, and ecological restoration at community level.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 3 · DUCT close-out report, Round 3

  • Human capital investment and green leadership legacy claim.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 3 · DUCT close-out report, Round 3

  • Reduced invasive alien plants in the riparian areas; Improved environmental health and livelihood.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 3 · DUCT baseline report, Round 3

  • Municipality is aware of leaks and surcharges timeously; Improved community quality of life; Healthy communities and livelihoods.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 3 · DUCT baseline report, Round 3

  • Reduction in water wastage; Reduction in individual water bills; Increased environmental protection.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 3 · DUCT baseline report, Round 3

  • Reduction in solid waste in communities; Increased environmental protection and human health; A community-led solid waste management system.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 3 · DUCT baseline report, Round 3

  • Contribution towards local food security; Better understanding and skills in vegetable gardening; Improve food access and security for households.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 3 · DUCT baseline report, Round 3

  • Early detection of poor water quality and contamination; Improve quality and health of river.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 3 · DUCT baseline report, Round 3

  • Increased participative and community-based solutions to address environmental challenges; Greener, cohesive, and responsive communities.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 3 · DUCT baseline report, Round 3

  • Increased confidence with digital platform navigation; Increased clarity on long-term work goals and vision; Dignified economic income.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 3 · DUCT baseline report, Round 3

  • Increased confidence regarding focused skills performance; Ability to gain formalised work experience; More skilled and confident participants entering the workforce.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 3 · DUCT baseline report, Round 3

  • Potentially additional stakeholders eager to take on [the programme] participants for work experience opportunities; Increased local economic cohesion between civic and private sector.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 3 · DUCT baseline report, Round 3

  • Awareness of work opportunities; participants applying for work opportunities; increased work experience and income; increased household security.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 3 · DUCT baseline report, Round 3

  • Potentially work with employers to provide post-employment support; decrease the rate of participants losing or leaving the job; increased stability of household income.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 3 · DUCT baseline report, Round 3

  • Climate-resilient landscapes and improved ecological functioning.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 4 · DUCT baseline report, Round 4

  • Strengthened public infrastructure; improved community health.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 4 · DUCT baseline report, Round 4

  • Safer, healthier, waste-wise communities.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 4 · DUCT baseline report, Round 4

  • Community-based food systems; reduced reliance on food aid.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 4 · DUCT baseline report, Round 4

  • Water security and community-driven conservation.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 4 · DUCT baseline report, Round 4

  • Empowered workforce capable of navigating green economy pathways.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 4 · DUCT baseline report, Round 4

  • Resilient local green businesses and entrepreneurs.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 4 · DUCT baseline report, Round 4

  • Stronger social cohesion and local environmental leadership.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 4 · DUCT baseline report, Round 4

  • Digitally empowered citizens able to self-navigate employment markets.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 4 · DUCT baseline report, Round 4

  • Sustainable livelihoods and economic mobility.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 4 · DUCT baseline report, Round 4

  • Improved livelihoods through resilient livestock systems.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 4 · DUCT baseline report, Round 4

  • Cleaner environments; reduced health risks associated with improper waste disposal.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 4 · DUCT baseline report, Round 4

  • Stronger, more accountable, and sustainable partner network with robust governance.

    Intended outcome (DUCT theory of change in baseline) · Round 4 · DUCT baseline report, Round 4

Lessons DUCT reports (21)

  • A 10-month programme is too short to prepare participants to move on confidently; optimal is a three-year programme, next best 18 months. A phased model of 3 months pre-incubation, 12 months incubation and 3 months post-incubation (exit preparation) is recommended.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 2 · DUCT close-out report, Round 2

  • A dedicated training coordinator is needed to standardise training and quality across partners and to source free and sponsored training opportunities given limited [the programme] training funding.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 2 · DUCT close-out report, Round 2

  • Targets were conservatively set, resulting in overachievement; standardising reporting across 13 organisations is difficult. 'Bags of waste collected' allows inaccuracy as groups use different sized bags.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 2 · DUCT close-out report, Round 2

  • Biometric compliance required hardware investment and continuous support; the 80% target was exceeded from month 3, now exceeding 90%.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 2 · DUCT close-out report, Round 2

  • A broad training curriculum built practical, work-readiness and leadership skills contributing to sustainable pathways.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 2 · DUCT close-out report, Round 2

  • Learning effectiveness depends on greater flexibility, stronger integration with practice, and improved resourcing and support.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • Building engagement requires meaning, trust and shared responsibility, not only task management.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • Impact depends on alignment with real-world contexts, participant realities, space for learning, and value creation beyond compliance.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • Average Learn rating was positive, but lower ratings point to programme refinement needs.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • Teamwork & Collaboration was the most frequent skill gained.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • Participants report employability soft skills plus green, digital and entrepreneurship competencies.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • The design combined environmental interventions, local employment, technical and soft skills training, and strong monitoring systems to drive measurable outcomes.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 3 · DUCT close-out report, Round 3

  • Community interviews reported cleanliness, waste management, ecosystem restoration, health and safety, social cohesion and behaviour change outcomes.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 3 · DUCT close-out report, Round 3

  • WaterCAN testing in Phase 3 proved especially popular, surpassing the target of 100 participants and reaching 364.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 3 · DUCT close-out report, Round 3

  • Waste management training reached 358 participants, far exceeding the target of 100.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 3 · DUCT close-out report, Round 3

  • Combining technical, soft skills, and entrepreneurial training significantly enhanced participants' confidence, job readiness, and long-term prospects.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 3 · DUCT close-out report, Round 3

  • Grounding projects in local realities, leveraging CBOs’ existing networks, and ensuring community co-ownership helped foster trust, relevance, and sustained environmental stewardship.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 3 · DUCT close-out report, Round 3

  • Adaptive management practices—such as real-time problem-solving, performance dashboards, and WhatsApp support groups—allowed for responsiveness to partner needs and field realities, while maintaining accountability.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 3 · DUCT close-out report, Round 3

  • Collaboration with schools, clinics, municipalities, and local businesses extended the programme’s reach and legitimacy.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 3 · DUCT close-out report, Round 3

  • [the programme] served as a catalyst for small or informal initiatives to evolve into professional entities with structured teams, operational systems, and enhanced visibility.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 3 · DUCT close-out report, Round 3

  • Approximately 77% of participants gave positive feedback related to learning, income support, confidence and goal-driven mindset shifts.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 3 · DUCT close-out report, Round 3

Barriers DUCT reports (28)

  • Programme lacked adequate budget and skilled resources to meet the quality demand of impact measurements.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 2 · DUCT close-out report, Round 2

  • As a new SIP the biometric system scope and phone costs were underestimated; devices only purchased end of October after first tranche.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 2 · DUCT close-out report, Round 2

  • Programme budget did not include partner Project Managers' time, so PM responsibilities were assigned to junior/Administrator staff, causing strategy, team-management and HR inefficiencies.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 2 · DUCT close-out report, Round 2

  • Participant retention difficult (limited to 8 working days); transport limitations; maintenance costs of tools and herbicide; network coverage gaps; recyclable contamination; illegal dumpsites and re-dumping.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 2 · DUCT close-out report, Round 2

  • Learning Buddies and Business Buddies had access to only one booklet; limited stationery and data access created barriers for digital platform tasks.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1

  • Initial delays in recruitment occurred due to uncertainty among partner organizations regarding recruitment responsibilities.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1

  • Finding a balance between learning and work; balancing workflow, learning, academic task collections and side hustle of participants.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1

  • Limited budget for stationery, limited stationery and data access, and lack of stationery provision created learning barriers.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1

  • Learning and/or business buddies exited early or changed roles, affecting uploaded work material and continuity.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1

  • Some participants, particularly elderly members, had difficulty adapting to new learning methods and digital tools; limited mobile data affected online participation.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1

  • Biometrics adherence was low; impact: do not meet the requirement and breach of contract.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1

  • Late payroll submission; impact: breach of contract as submissions must meet IDC requirements.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1

  • Lack of participation in all three programme components, especially Learn and Earn; impact: programme aims are not met.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1

  • Late or non submission of reports by implementing partners; impact includes delayed programme reporting, incomplete/inaccurate data, compromised credibility and missing audit evidence.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1

  • Partner sustainability confidence varied across the quarter, including one partner somewhat not confident due to recovery from August 2025 financial challenges.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1

  • Ongoing support for Sustainability Matters team leader mentorship depends on external funding.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1

  • too complex, fast-paced, and insufficiently aligned to participant realities; limited access to data and devices, language and literacy gaps, and competing economic pressures

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • ODK Collect backend was not allowing CSV downloads, limiting collective data interpretation and reporting.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • equipment limitations, extreme heat and storms

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • hail damage, water scarcity, pest pressure, participant turnover

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • long travel distances, lack of data/internet, low stipend, heavy workload, and difficult site managers

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • reluctance toward learning, preference for practical earning, slow business concept uptake, incomplete submissions and drop-off

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • facilitation and administration burden, time pressures, participant work uploads and multiple responsibilities

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • Biometrics adherence was low

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • Lack of participation in all three Learn-Work-Earn components, especially Learn and Earn

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • Data / Internet Access (most frequent): lack of mobile data, poor connectivity, or no smartphone

    Reported by DUCT · Round 4 · DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2

  • While robust reporting tools (e.g., [the payroll system], Field Survey) ensured accountability, many partners found the administrative load burdensome.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 3 · DUCT close-out report, Round 3

  • Some participants struggled to fully benefit from learning opportunities due to language, digital, or educational barriers.

    Reported by DUCT · Round 3 · DUCT close-out report, Round 3

Sources

  • DUCT close-out report, Round 2 · Aug 2023 - Jun 2024 (draft, June 2024)
  • DUCT close-out report, Round 3 · Jul 2024 - May 2025
  • DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q1 · Oct - Dec 2025
  • DUCT quarterly report, Round 4 Q2 · Jan - Mar 2026, signed 16 Apr 2026
  • DUCT baseline report, Round 2 · Revised 16 Feb 2024
  • DUCT baseline report, Round 3 · 30 Sep 2024
  • DUCT baseline report, Round 4 · Jan 2026
  • 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
  • CCC comments matrix on the CSS diagnostic · 29 Aug 2026 (INR comment, row 10)

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